Jay-Z announced the release of his new album, "Magna Carta Holy Grail," coming today, July 4. The rap star announced the news during a Samsung commercial which aired during last night's NBA Finals Game 5 featuring the Miami Heat vs.the San Antonio Spurs. Check out the ad below!
In the commercial, the rapper is in the studio along with collaborators Rick Rubin, Pharrell Williams, Timbaland and Swizz Beatz. "The album is about, like this duality of how do you navigate through this whole thing, through success, through failures, through all this and remain yourself," he says of his latest studio album.
"We don't have any rules. Everyone's trying to figure it out," he adds. "We need to write the new rules."
Fans can download the app and get the album free today, July 4th, three days before the rest of the world. Learn more: http://magnacartaholygrail.com.
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