Jay-z Announces World Tour with Justin Timberlake & Signs Rocnation to Publishing Deal With Warner/Chappell Music

Justin Timberlake and Jay-Z have released dates for their upcoming “Legends of the Summer” tour. The two superstars linked up for "Suit & Tie," the lead single off of Justin's forthcoming album, The 20/20 Experience.

After performing the song together at the Grammys, the duo will have no doubt be thrilling crowds with it while out on the road for their 12 stadium dates

The trek kicks off July 17th in Toronto and wraps up August 16th in Miami.

According to Rap-Up, tickets for all dates except New York go on sale to the public on Thursday, February 28, at LiveNation.com. Citi cardmembers will have access to pre-sale tickets beginning Friday, February 22, at 12 noon local time through Citi’s Private Pass Program.

New York ticket sales date will be announced later.

Who should be the headliner?

Tour dates:

July 17 – Toronto, ON – Rogers Centre
July 19 – New York, NY – Yankee Stadium*
July 22 – Chicago, IL – Soldier Field
July 26 – San Francisco, CA – Candlestick Park
July 28 – Los Angeles, CA – Rose Bowl
July 31 – Vancouver, BC – BC Place Stadium
August 4 – Hershey, PA – Hershey Stadium
August 6 – Detroit, MI – Ford Field
August 8 – Baltimore, MD – M&T Bank Stadium
August 10 – Boston, MA – Fenway Park
August 13 – Philadelphia, PA – Citizens Bank Park
August 16 – Miami, FL – Sun Life Stadium

Source:thisis50.com

in more Jay-z news:

Power couple Jay-Z and Beyonce make a move to sign with Warner/Chappell Music.

Jay-Z and Beyonce continue to make major moves in the music industry with recent deals poised to directly affect the future of their respective music catalogues.

Earlier in the week, Hov became first to sign an exclusive publishing deal with Warner/Chappell Music. As part of the publishing deal, Warner/Chappell Music will administer the rights to all recordings from both Jay-Z and Roc Nation.

The Roc Nation helmsman spoke briefly on his new deal in a statement and also applauded Jon Platt, the new President Creative of Warner/Chappell Music.

“The real meaning of success is being in the position to work with an individual you consider a friend,” said Jay-Z. “Jon Platt is such a person. He’s a man of extraordinary character as well as a remarkably talented executive with an ear for music and an eye for talent. It’s great to watch him grow to be one the best in the business.”

Yesterday, Beyonce announced her signing a global administration deal with Warner/Chappell Publishing, which will administer her future songwriting including her upcoming fifth studio album.

“It’s an honor to join Warner/Chappell Music and to continue working with my friend Jon Platt,” Beyonce told Billboard. “I trust his vision and admire his professionalism, and I look forward to our partnership.”

Beyonce is prepping her upcoming "The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour," which kicks off in April, while Jay-Z is teaming up with Justin Timberlake for the "Legends of the Summer" tour.

Source:hiphopdx.com