Zane Lowe (born 7 August 1973) is a New Zealand-born, award-winning radio DJ, Live DJ, record producer and television presenter.
After an early career in music making, production and DJing in New Zealand, he moved to the UK in 1997, coming to prominence through presenting on XFM and MTV Europe, before hosting a new global music show on BBC Radio 1 from 2003–2015. He now hosts his own show on Apple's international radio station, Beats 1. Lowe has also developed a high-profile DJ career, with sets at various concerts and as a warm-up act for touring bands.
Lowe currently resides in Los Angeles with his wife Kara and their two sons.
Early career
Born in Auckland, New Zealand, in his early years he was a presenter on local music station Max TV. Zane was a member of Breaks Co-op, alongside Andy Lovegrove and Hamish Clark. Lowe and Clark formed Breaks Co-Op in Auckland, releasing the electronic album Roofers in 1997 before they both left New Zealand to travel and pursue other interests. Both ended up developing their careers in the UK.
Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4, 1969), known by his stage nameJay Z (formerly Jay-Z), is an American rapper, record producer, entrepreneur, and investor. He is one of the most financially successful hip hop artists and entrepreneurs in America. In 2014, Forbes estimated Jay Z's net worth at nearly $520 million. He is one of the world's best-selling artists of all time, having sold more than 100 million records, while receiving 21 Grammy Awards for his musical work, and numerous additional nominations. Consistently ranked as one of the greatest rappers ever, he was ranked number one by MTV in their list of The Greatest MCs of All-Time in 2006. Three of his albums, Reasonable Doubt (1996), The Blueprint (2001), and The Black Album (2003), are considered landmarks in the genre with all of them featured in Rolling Stone's list of the 500 greatest albums of all time.
As an entrepreneur and investor, Jay Z co-owns the 40/40 Club, and is the co-creator of the clothing line Rocawear. He is the former president of Def Jam Recordings, co-founder of Roc-A-Fella Records, and the founder of Roc Nation. He also founded the sports agency Roc Nation Sports and is a certified NBA and MLBsports agent. As an artist, he holds the record for most number one albums by a solo artist on the Billboard 200 with 13. Jay Z also has had four number ones on the Billboard Hot 100, one as lead artist. On December 11, 2009, Jay Z was ranked as the tenth-most successful artist of the 2000s by Billboard as well as the fifth top solo male artist and fourth top rapper behind Eminem, Nelly, and 50 Cent. He was also ranked the 88th greatest artist of all time by Rolling Stone.
Jay-Z. Zane Lowe. Interview. Abbey Road. Magna Carta Holy Grail.
Zane chats to Jay-Z in a special four-part interview covering Magna Carta Holy Grail, business, politics and family. Monday at 7pm
Listen here - http://bbc.in/15nT7t2
published: 13 Jul 2013
Jay-Z. Zane Lowe. Part 1: Magna Carta Holy Grail
Zane chats to Jay-Z about the new album Magna Carta Holy Grail
Later today - Part 2: Fame
published: 15 Jul 2013
Jay-Z. Zane Lowe. Magna Carta Holy Grail. Part 2: Fame
Jay-Z chats to Zane about fame
Later today - Part 3: Business & Politics
published: 16 Jul 2013
Jay-Z. Zane Lowe. Magna Carta Holy Grail. Part 4: Family & The Future
The final part of Jay-Z in conversation with Zane Lowe about family and the future
Check all parts here - http://bit.ly/12Ygc3L
published: 18 Jul 2013
Jay-Z. Zane Lowe. Magna Carta Holy Grail. Part 3: Business & Politics
Jay-Z chats to Zane about Business & Politics
Later today - Part 4: Family
published: 17 Jul 2013
Jay-Z interview on BBC's Zane Lowe
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published: 22 Jul 2009
Jay Z Interview on BBC 9 21 09 PT1
published: 03 Feb 2013
JAY-Z on making Magna Carta, Twitter use & Brooklyn Nets
Jay defends Miley Cyrus: http://youtu.be/bdCgDI06OUk
Jay comments on Dame Dash: http://youtu.be/uy6otbB9N2w
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Part 1 of 3, Jay stopped by to see Angie Martinez and they talked about what the recording sessions of MCHG were like... why he popped up on twitter yesterday... where he stands with the Nets... what was Ebro's role in "Ya'll Gonna Learn Today"... and whether or not he does 'normal people' stuff still! Only on Hot97.
published: 09 Jul 2013
Week In VIBE: Jay-Z Preps 'Magna Carta Holy Grail' Release
On this week's edition of Week in VIBE, J Snow looks back at the wildest stories in hip-hop and dance music, which included Jay-Z's venture with Samsung to release his 12th album, 'Magna Carta Holy Grail.' He takes a moment to consider the whack world of tweeting after a fan threatened their little sister for a J. Cole retweet.
When it comes to new releases, summer brings out the bangers. Everyone from Eminem to Nelly to Miley Cyrus is dropping new music.
For more from JSnow, go to JSnowPro on YouTube, http://www.youtube.com/user/jsnowpro
Jay-Z Dropping 'Magna Carta Holy Grail' Album on July 4 Via App
http://www.vibe.com/article/jay-z-dropping-magna-carta-holy-grail-album-july-4-app
Kick Off Las Vegas Love's Techno At EDC With Producer-DJ Umek's Top 10 Tracks
http://www.vibe.com/art...
Zane chats to Jay-Z in a special four-part interview covering Magna Carta Holy Grail, business, politics and family. Monday at 7pm
Listen here - http://bbc.in/...
Zane chats to Jay-Z in a special four-part interview covering Magna Carta Holy Grail, business, politics and family. Monday at 7pm
Listen here - http://bbc.in/15nT7t2
Zane chats to Jay-Z in a special four-part interview covering Magna Carta Holy Grail, business, politics and family. Monday at 7pm
Listen here - http://bbc.in/15nT7t2
Jay defends Miley Cyrus: http://youtu.be/bdCgDI06OUk
Jay comments on Dame Dash: http://youtu.be/uy6otbB9N2w
CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/12lN6vb
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Jay defends Miley Cyrus: http://youtu.be/bdCgDI06OUk
Jay comments on Dame Dash: http://youtu.be/uy6otbB9N2w
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Part 1 of 3, Jay stopped by to see Angie Martinez and they talked about what the recording sessions of MCHG were like... why he popped up on twitter yesterday... where he stands with the Nets... what was Ebro's role in "Ya'll Gonna Learn Today"... and whether or not he does 'normal people' stuff still! Only on Hot97.
Jay defends Miley Cyrus: http://youtu.be/bdCgDI06OUk
Jay comments on Dame Dash: http://youtu.be/uy6otbB9N2w
CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/12lN6vb
HOT97: http://www.hot97.com
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Part 1 of 3, Jay stopped by to see Angie Martinez and they talked about what the recording sessions of MCHG were like... why he popped up on twitter yesterday... where he stands with the Nets... what was Ebro's role in "Ya'll Gonna Learn Today"... and whether or not he does 'normal people' stuff still! Only on Hot97.
On this week's edition of Week in VIBE, J Snow looks back at the wildest stories in hip-hop and dance music, which included Jay-Z's venture with Samsung to rele...
On this week's edition of Week in VIBE, J Snow looks back at the wildest stories in hip-hop and dance music, which included Jay-Z's venture with Samsung to release his 12th album, 'Magna Carta Holy Grail.' He takes a moment to consider the whack world of tweeting after a fan threatened their little sister for a J. Cole retweet.
When it comes to new releases, summer brings out the bangers. Everyone from Eminem to Nelly to Miley Cyrus is dropping new music.
For more from JSnow, go to JSnowPro on YouTube, http://www.youtube.com/user/jsnowpro
Jay-Z Dropping 'Magna Carta Holy Grail' Album on July 4 Via App
http://www.vibe.com/article/jay-z-dropping-magna-carta-holy-grail-album-july-4-app
Kick Off Las Vegas Love's Techno At EDC With Producer-DJ Umek's Top 10 Tracks
http://www.vibe.com/article/las-vegas-loves-techno-comes-edc-edm-dj-umeks-top-tracks
J. Cole Fan Sends Out Crazy Tweet
http://www.vibe.com/www.vibe.com/Fan-Threatens-Sister-For-J-Cole-Retweet
New Music: Eminem 'Symphony In H'
http://www.vibe.com/article/new-music-eminem-symphony-h
New Music: Nelly ft. Pharrell & Nicki Minaj 'Get Like Me'
http://www.vibe.com/article/new-music-nelly-ft-pharrell-nicki-minaj-get-me
Album Stream: Wale 'The Gifted'
http://www.vibe.com/article/album-stream-wale-gifted
Disclaimer: The views and commentary expressed in this video are solely those of the author and are not necessarily shared or endorsed by VIBE Media and its related affiliates. The contributor/host/writer(s) is freely expressing their own views and solely responsible for their own material. Sourced and/or contributed commentary material is the sole responsibility of the source and/or contributor.
On this week's edition of Week in VIBE, J Snow looks back at the wildest stories in hip-hop and dance music, which included Jay-Z's venture with Samsung to release his 12th album, 'Magna Carta Holy Grail.' He takes a moment to consider the whack world of tweeting after a fan threatened their little sister for a J. Cole retweet.
When it comes to new releases, summer brings out the bangers. Everyone from Eminem to Nelly to Miley Cyrus is dropping new music.
For more from JSnow, go to JSnowPro on YouTube, http://www.youtube.com/user/jsnowpro
Jay-Z Dropping 'Magna Carta Holy Grail' Album on July 4 Via App
http://www.vibe.com/article/jay-z-dropping-magna-carta-holy-grail-album-july-4-app
Kick Off Las Vegas Love's Techno At EDC With Producer-DJ Umek's Top 10 Tracks
http://www.vibe.com/article/las-vegas-loves-techno-comes-edc-edm-dj-umeks-top-tracks
J. Cole Fan Sends Out Crazy Tweet
http://www.vibe.com/www.vibe.com/Fan-Threatens-Sister-For-J-Cole-Retweet
New Music: Eminem 'Symphony In H'
http://www.vibe.com/article/new-music-eminem-symphony-h
New Music: Nelly ft. Pharrell & Nicki Minaj 'Get Like Me'
http://www.vibe.com/article/new-music-nelly-ft-pharrell-nicki-minaj-get-me
Album Stream: Wale 'The Gifted'
http://www.vibe.com/article/album-stream-wale-gifted
Disclaimer: The views and commentary expressed in this video are solely those of the author and are not necessarily shared or endorsed by VIBE Media and its related affiliates. The contributor/host/writer(s) is freely expressing their own views and solely responsible for their own material. Sourced and/or contributed commentary material is the sole responsibility of the source and/or contributor.
Zane chats to Jay-Z in a special four-part interview covering Magna Carta Holy Grail, business, politics and family. Monday at 7pm
Listen here - http://bbc.in/15nT7t2
Jay defends Miley Cyrus: http://youtu.be/bdCgDI06OUk
Jay comments on Dame Dash: http://youtu.be/uy6otbB9N2w
CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/12lN6vb
HOT97: http://www.hot97.com
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Part 1 of 3, Jay stopped by to see Angie Martinez and they talked about what the recording sessions of MCHG were like... why he popped up on twitter yesterday... where he stands with the Nets... what was Ebro's role in "Ya'll Gonna Learn Today"... and whether or not he does 'normal people' stuff still! Only on Hot97.
On this week's edition of Week in VIBE, J Snow looks back at the wildest stories in hip-hop and dance music, which included Jay-Z's venture with Samsung to release his 12th album, 'Magna Carta Holy Grail.' He takes a moment to consider the whack world of tweeting after a fan threatened their little sister for a J. Cole retweet.
When it comes to new releases, summer brings out the bangers. Everyone from Eminem to Nelly to Miley Cyrus is dropping new music.
For more from JSnow, go to JSnowPro on YouTube, http://www.youtube.com/user/jsnowpro
Jay-Z Dropping 'Magna Carta Holy Grail' Album on July 4 Via App
http://www.vibe.com/article/jay-z-dropping-magna-carta-holy-grail-album-july-4-app
Kick Off Las Vegas Love's Techno At EDC With Producer-DJ Umek's Top 10 Tracks
http://www.vibe.com/article/las-vegas-loves-techno-comes-edc-edm-dj-umeks-top-tracks
J. Cole Fan Sends Out Crazy Tweet
http://www.vibe.com/www.vibe.com/Fan-Threatens-Sister-For-J-Cole-Retweet
New Music: Eminem 'Symphony In H'
http://www.vibe.com/article/new-music-eminem-symphony-h
New Music: Nelly ft. Pharrell & Nicki Minaj 'Get Like Me'
http://www.vibe.com/article/new-music-nelly-ft-pharrell-nicki-minaj-get-me
Album Stream: Wale 'The Gifted'
http://www.vibe.com/article/album-stream-wale-gifted
Disclaimer: The views and commentary expressed in this video are solely those of the author and are not necessarily shared or endorsed by VIBE Media and its related affiliates. The contributor/host/writer(s) is freely expressing their own views and solely responsible for their own material. Sourced and/or contributed commentary material is the sole responsibility of the source and/or contributor.
Zane Lowe (born 7 August 1973) is a New Zealand-born, award-winning radio DJ, Live DJ, record producer and television presenter.
After an early career in music making, production and DJing in New Zealand, he moved to the UK in 1997, coming to prominence through presenting on XFM and MTV Europe, before hosting a new global music show on BBC Radio 1 from 2003–2015. He now hosts his own show on Apple's international radio station, Beats 1. Lowe has also developed a high-profile DJ career, with sets at various concerts and as a warm-up act for touring bands.
Lowe currently resides in Los Angeles with his wife Kara and their two sons.
Early career
Born in Auckland, New Zealand, in his early years he was a presenter on local music station Max TV. Zane was a member of Breaks Co-op, alongside Andy Lovegrove and Hamish Clark. Lowe and Clark formed Breaks Co-Op in Auckland, releasing the electronic album Roofers in 1997 before they both left New Zealand to travel and pursue other interests. Both ended up developing their careers in the UK.