With Beyonce gearing up to take the ‘Mrs.Carter Show’ to the US, her husband Jay Z readies the release of his new LP  today, teasing a new cut featuring Frank Ocean.

Called ‘Oceans‘, the number was teased during the latest ad launched in the project’s aid- featuring appearances from the legend that is Rick Rubin, Timbaland and Pharrell Williams…who recently learned he was being sued by rival Will.I.Am.

Teaser below…

Watching the above, it’s easy to understand why Jay Z is hailed as an icon by so many.

For, as far as Rappers ago, which of his contemporaries can say they’re as renowned -but more importantly- as respected as he is, celebrated for not only his run as a musician but his well publicised ‘come up’.

Once used to belittle his achievements, his past is all the more inspiring when it’s compared to his present- so reliable almost 20 years in that his work is more anticipated now than it was then.

With all this mind, we thought we’d ask you…

What defines an icon?

…and by your estimation, does Jay qualify?

Weigh in below…