Retrieved January 3, 2021.But more than that, Empire State of Mind proves that Jay-Z's blueprint is still working. ^ 'Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2010'.^ 'Jay-Z Chart History (Hot Rap Songs)'.^ 'Jay-Z Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)'.^ 'Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40'.^ 'Jay-Z Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)'.'Jay-Z's 'On To The Next One' Video To Premiere On New Year's Eve – Music, Celebrity, Artist News'. ^ Rodriguez, Jayson (December 28, 2009).

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^ 'Official 'On To The Next One' Video! Jay-Z | Swizz Beatz'.^ 'Behind The Scenes Pics Of Jay-Z's 'On To The Next One' '.^ 'New Music Releases, Music Reviews, Album Releases & Song Releases'.'See How Peloton Gets Cyclists 'On to the Next' '. 'Listen To Jay-Z's 'NBA 2K13' Soundtrack'. ^ 'On To The Next One Remake-Fl Studio 9 XXl'.Rapper Young Jeezy also makes a cameo in the video. At approximately three minutes and thirty nine seconds into the video, there are two bullets on either side of a crucifix. In the video, Bailey appears to be perplexed, confused, and/or mad. There is a cameo appearance by Colin Bailey, better known as Drums of Death, who is known for his skull face paint. Jay-Z appears wearing a leather jacket and sunglasses. During part of the music video, the music stops, and the audience sees producer Swizz Beatz with his back to them as he seemingly makes the symbol with his coat by raising his hands. Throughout the video, there are crucifixes, angelic symbols, a skull reminiscent of Damien Hirst's famous sculpture For the Love of God, and often Baphomet. There are split second scenes while there are somewhat of an abundance of biblical references in it. The people, symbols, and characters in the video seem to be wearing black and white colors to coincide with the video. It is shot in black-and-white, and at a 4:3 aspect ratio. Although it was uploaded on YouTube on December 31, 2009, it has been called the first music video of the decade, though its New Year's Eve upload date contradicts that title. The video premiered on Januon New Year's Eve with Carson Daly. The music video was directed by Sam Brown and was filmed in November 2009. 'More than any of its predecessors, 'On to the Next One' best accomplishes what Jay-Z set out to do with 'The Blueprint 3': stay the course of trendsetter.' Music video It was also performed in the UK on Friday Night with Jonathan Ross on February 19, 2010.ĭevin Chanda from Billboard magazine gave the song a positive review: The song was first performed at Jay-Z's Answer the Call benefit concert in Madison Square Garden on September 11, 2009. This song was also part of the soundtrack of NBA 2K13, which was selected by Jay-Z, and has been used as part of Peloton's television commercials promoting their interactive spinning cycle. The song has been frequently used for freestyles, notably by Ab-Soul, Bun B, Crooked I and Red Cafe.

In addition, Jay-Z is the first artist to have all four singles from one album win six Grammy Awards in their respective category. The song won the Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group at the 53rd Grammy Awards, making this, in total Jay-Z's 13th Grammy Award overall, and Swizz Beatz's first Grammy Award win. The song contains a vocal sample of the words 'under the spotlight' as well as a background synthesizer sound from the live version of Justice's song ' D.A.N.C.E.'. The song features additional rap vocals and music production from producer and rapper Swizz Beatz. ' On to the Next One' is a song by American rapper Jay-Z, released as the fourth single from his eleventh studio album The Blueprint 3 on his Roc Nation label, also released as the fourth single in the United Kingdom after 'Young Forever'.

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