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Jay-Z, Manchester & BirminghamFor all his beef with the band, artistically speaking, Jay-Z has quite a lot in common with Oasis. Like Oasis, he made his name with exciting, aspirational music. And like Oasis, when he achieved the regal status he craved, a little of the impetus and excitement went out of that music. Not that this makes his appearances any the less enjoyable. Statesmanlike and with huge strength in his catalogue, he's able to play a set that's composed of nothing but hits, or his ...

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