JAY-Z, the iconic rapper and music mogul, has made a highly anticipated comeback to social media platform Instagram. The artist, whose real name is Shawn Carter, quietly created a new Instagram account @jayz and shared his first post on Tuesday. It appears that JAY-Z’s return to Instagram is in preparation for the release of his upcoming new music.
While details about the new music have yet to be unveiled, it has been confirmed that JAY-Z will contribute to the soundtrack of the upcoming film The Book of Clarence. The movie, directed by Jeymes Samuel, is a Biblical comedy starring the talented Lakeith Stanfield. JAY-Z shared the film’s trailer as his first Instagram post, accompanied by the caption “The Book of Clarence January 2024.”
Aside from his involvement in the film’s soundtrack, JAY-Z is also one of the producers of The Book of Clarence. The movie tells the story of a man struggling to make a living in Jerusalem and his attempts to exploit the growing influence of the Messiah. The film is set to hit theaters on January 12, 2024.
Although the number of songs JAY-Z will release on the soundtrack and the possibility of collaborations are still unknown, fans are eagerly awaiting further announcements regarding the highly anticipated project.
This isn’t the first time JAY-Z has collaborated with filmmaker Jeymes Samuel. He previously worked with Samuel on the 2021 film The Harder They Fall, for which JAY-Z produced and contributed two songs to the soundtrack. Additionally, JAY-Z had a hand in Samuel’s 2017 short film Jay-Z: Legacy.
Currently, JAY-Z only follows his wife Beyoncé on Instagram. His page consists of a link to rocnation.com, the official website of his entertainment company Roc Nation. The profile picture on his account is a snapshot from the early days of his illustrious career, providing a nostalgic glimpse into his musical journey.
Recently, JAY-Z achieved a significant milestone in his career. In July, he became the first Black recording artist to have at least 10 double-platinum solo studio albums. This notable achievement was recognized by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), resulting in the upgrade of his album The Blueprint 3 to double-platinum status and his 2003 album The Black Album to quadruple-platinum status.
As part of the ongoing celebration of 50 years of hip-hop, the Brooklyn Public Library curated an exhibition dedicated to JAY-Z titled Book of HOV. The exhibition, which opened in July and is free for the public to visit until later this year, offers a comprehensive look at JAY-Z’s career, featuring rare archives, never-before-seen footage, images, and masterpieces.
In a press release, the exhibition was described as a tribute to JAY-Z’s global impact as a musician, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and disruptor. The display was deliberately organized as a surprise for JAY-Z himself, as well as a celebration of his roots in Brooklyn and his significant contributions to the hip-hop culture worldwide.
During the unveiling of the Book of HOV exhibition in July, JAY-Z received support from his wife Beyoncé and their eldest daughter Blue Ivy, who is 11 years old. The power couple and their talented daughter attended the event to show their unwavering love and admiration for JAY-Z’s accomplishments throughout his career.
With his return to Instagram and the promise of new music for The Book of Clarence, JAY-Z continues to captivate audiences and solidify his status as an influential figure in the music industry. Fans eagerly await the release of the film and the accompanying soundtrack, which are sure to be another testament to JAY-Z’s unparalleled talent and artistry.
