Consequence of Sound — Hov hits the studio with Rick Rubin, Pharrell, and Timbaland. more info

Chorus.fm — So I guess *Jay-Z (http://www.absolutepunk.net/jayz)* just announced via commercial during the NBA Finals that he's releasing a new album on July 4th. Check out some information on Magna Carta Holy Grail here (http://www.magnacartaholygrail.com/). ... more info

USA Today Music — 'Magna Carta Holy Grail' will be the rapper's 12th album. more info

Consequence of Sound — It's now Hova's turn. more info

411 Mania — But he could do the job easily... more info

411 Mania — So says their producer... more info

Topix — The multiplatinum rapper held a listening for "Yeezus" late Monday in New York City, where Jay-Z and wife Beyonce were among the few hundred attendees. more info

DrownedInSound — Welcome back to a brand new edition of DiS Does Singles. This week: Nine Inch Nails have 'done a Jay-Z' and returned from retirement. Poliça have done a collaboration and hooked up with the bloke from Bon Iver and Hot Chip have done a one-off single... more info

Dlisted — I don't know if Kanye West is throw an Illuminati gang sign or he's showing us what his legs are going to do later that night since Kim isn't in town. Kanye West celebrated his sweet 36th birthday at Miss Lily's in NYC last night ... more info

Consequence of Sound — Jay-Z continues to build his dream team. more info