“The [songs] we’re playing are the soundtracks to people’s lives,” Jay-Z said in a statement. “We’ve poured our hearts out many a night in the studio and look forward to going one step further onstage.”

Special Pre-Sale tickets for many of the dates will be available Monday February 11th @ 10am local venue time. Click here to get your tickets. The pre-sale is the only way you can get tickets in the “Gold Circle” section right in front of the stage. You’ll also have the option to purchase the best seat locations in other sections if you prefer.

Additional bonuses:

• The first 10 purchasers in each market will win an autographed copy of “American Gangster.”
• After you purchase your ticket you’ll have the opportunity to tell Jay-Z what songs you want to hear. The most requested song in each market will be added to Jay’s set-list.
• Connect with other Jay-Z fans in the exclusive pre-sale purchaser fan-community.
• Save up to 50% off the regular service fee!

Pre-sale tickets are available for a very limited time, so make sure you pick yours up now.

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“HANGAR TOUR” HITS 7 CITIES IN LESS THAN 24 HOURS

PERFORMANCE ON THE 2006 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS (ABC)

JOINS EXCLUSIVE LIST OF GQ’S “MEN OF THE YEAR”

The countdown has begun to Tuesday, November 21st and the release of JAY-Z’s 2-disc deluxe set, KINGDOM COME, his first solo studio album since his retirement in 2003.

On Saturday, November 18th, in celebration of the release, JAY-Z will touch down and perform 30 minute shows in seven cities within 24 hours. As part of a very unique promotion 2 lucky winners in each city will get a chance to join the entourage and continue the “Hangar Tour” journey on JAY-Z’s private jet.

JAY-Z’s “Hangar Tour,” presented by Cingular, will kick off in Atlanta at 6am for the 1st of seven shows in less than 24 hours. Touching down in Atlanta, Philadelphia, DC, New Jersey, Chicago, Los Angeles and ending in Las Vegas, JAY-Z will perform 30 minute sets and take 2 lucky winners from each show on the G3 to continue the nationwide trip. MTV will have exclusive coverage of shows in DC, New Jersey and Chicago and MTV correspondent, Sway, will bring “behind the scenes” highlights from the plane, backstage and everything in between. Fans will be able to get updates all day on MTV and online at MTV.com and, additionally, MTV will air a half-hour special highlighting the tour at 4:00pm EST on Sunday, November 19th.

On release date of KINGDOM COME, Tuesday, November 21st, JAY-Z will make his debut primetime performance of the smash single, “SHOW ME WHAT YOU GOT” on the 2006 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS broadcast (ABC).

JAY-Z has also just joined the exclusive list of GQ Magazine’s “Men Of The Year.” Shot by Terry Richardson, the December cover will hit stands on JAY-Z’s release date, Tuesday, November 21st.

The release of KINGDOM COME is hot on the heels of JAY-Z’s Global Express Tour. The tour hit over 20 countries on 4 continents. While on tour, JAY-Z participated in the Water For Life campaign in conjunction with the UN and MTV with the mission to raise awareness on the world’s water crisis. His trip was documented by MTV News and the program, Diary of JAY-Z: Water for Life will air on Friday, November 24th on MTV. In Tanzania and Nigeria, JAY-Z christened 2 of the first of 10 pumps he is sponsoring in the region.

(Via Rocafella.com)

September 9 – Krakow, Poland (Coca Cola SW Live Festival)
September 10 – Bratislava, Slovakia (Incheba)
September 15 – Amsterdam, Netherlands (Heinekien)
September 16 – Mannheim, Germany (Maimarkthalle)
September 17 – Istanbul, Turkey (Refresh The Venue)
September 19 – Athens, Greece (Olympic Arena)
September 21 – Manchester, UK (MEN Arena)
September 22 – Glasgow, UK (SECC)
September 23 – Birmingham, UK (NIA)
September 24 – London, UK (Wembley Arena)
September 26 – Dublin, Ireland (The Point)
September 27 – London, UK (Royal Albert Hall)
September 29 – Paris, France (Zenith)
September 30 – Milan, Italy (Fiera di Milano) (MTV Event)
October 04 – Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (Diamond Jubilee)
October 06 – Accra, Ghana (Accra Conference Center)
October 07 – Lagos, Nigeria (Ocean View)
October 09 – Luanda, Angola (Cine Karl Max)
October 11 – Cape Town, South Africa (Belleville Velodrome)
October 13 – Durban, South Africa (ABSA Stadium Outer Fields)
October 14 – Johannesburg, South Africa (Coca Cola Dome)
October 18 – Bangkok, Thailand (BEC Tero Hall)
October 20 – Seoul, Korea (Olympic Gymnasium)
October 21 – Taipei, Taiwan (Taipei Dome)
October 23 – Shanghai, China (Hong Kou Stadium)
October 25 – Sydney, Australia (Entertainment Centre)
October 26 – Brisbane, Australia (Entertainment Centre)
October 27 – Brisbane, Australia (Entertainment Centre)
October 28 – Melbourne, Australia (Rod Laver Arena)