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.
The Holy Grail is a dish, plate, stone, or cup that is part of an important theme of Arthurian literature. According to legend, it has special powers, and is designed to provide happiness, eternal youth and food in infinite abundance.
A grail, wondrous but not explicitly holy, first appears in Perceval le Gallois, an unfinished romance by Chrétien de Troyes. It is a processional salver used to serve at a feast. Chrétien's story attracted many continuators, translators and interpreters in the later 12th and early 13th centuries, including Wolfram von Eschenbach, who perceived the grail as a great precious stone that fell from the sky. The Grail legend became interwoven with legends of the Holy Chalice. The connection with Joseph of Arimathea and with vessels associated with the Last Supper and crucifixion of Jesus dates from Robert de Boron's Joseph d'Arimathie (late 12th century) in which Joseph receives the Grail from an apparition of Jesus and sends it with his followers to Great Britain. Building upon this theme, later writers recounted how Joseph used the Grail to catch Christ's blood while interring him and how he founded a line of guardians to keep it safe in Britain. The legend may combine Christian lore with a Celtic myth of a cauldron endowed with special powers.
Holy Grail was formed in 2008 as Sorcerer by singer James Paul Luna, guitarist James J. LaRue and drummer Tyler Meahl, all ex-members of White Wizzard. They recruited bassist Eric Harris (formerly of Skeletonwitch) and guitarist Eli Santana to complete the lineup. Before Holy Grail recorded their first extended play, bassist Blake Mount replaced Harris.
In 2009, the band released their first EP, Improper Burial, on Prosthetic Records. They went on to release their first full-length album, Crisis in Utopia, in 2010, to critical acclaim. The cover art for Crisis in Utopia was created by Andrei Bouzikov.
The band toured heavily from 2009 to 2012 in support of their first album. In November 2009, they supported 3 Inches of Blood and Saviours on a North American tour. In April 2010, they supported Amon Amarth on their North American tour. In June, they performed at the UK's Download Festival. In July 2010, bassist Jessie Sanchez took Blake Mount's place in the band; in October of that year, Mount returned to the band and Sanchez left. In August, the band performed at Germany's Wacken Open Air Festival. They then began their third North American tour, supporting Exodus.
Monty Python and the Holy Grail grossed the most of any British film exhibited in the U.S. in 1975. The film received a 97% "Fresh" rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with the consensus: "a cult classic as gut-bustingly hilarious as it is blithely ridiculous". In the US, the film was selected as the second best comedy of all time in the ABC special Best in Film: The Greatest Movies of Our Time; in the UK, readers of Total Film magazine ranked the film the fifth greatest comedy film of all time, and a similar poll of Channel 4 viewers placed the film sixth (2000).
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. 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. 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
Studio Session: Jay-Z's "Magna Carta Holy Grail"
"Magna Carta Holy Grail" studio session with Jay-Z, Rick Rubin, Timbaland, Pharrell Williams and Swizz Beatz.
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Jay-Z's new album "Magna Carta Holy Grail" comes to Samsung Galaxy fans first. Be among the first million to download the app on June 24th and get the album free July 4th, three days before the rest of the world. Learn more: http://magnacartaholygrail.com
published: 19 Jun 2013
Jay Z Zane Lowe Magna Carta Holy Grail Part 2 Fame
published: 31 Jul 2013
Jay Z Magna Carta Holy Grail
Content provided by Samsung - edited by What's Happening HQ. Jay Z Goes in track by track talking about each song and there meanings. If you are a fan you will love it. If you know music you know that this is a master piece. With the likes of Timberland, Swiss Beats, Pharrell Williams, and more all in the studio at one time.
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published: 05 Jul 2013
CD Opening: Jay-Z- Magna Carta Holy Grail pt.1
Man, I forgot to show the tracklist booklet but if u got the album then u already know what it looks like.
published: 09 Jul 2013
Unlocking The Holy Grail: Timbaland
Timbaland Speaks on Jay-z's Magna Carta Holy Grail for the First Time
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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
"Magna Carta Holy Grail" studio session with Jay-Z, Rick Rubin, Timbaland, Pharrell Williams and Swizz Beatz.
Mobile Metronome app (for Android):
Studio Metron...
"Magna Carta Holy Grail" studio session with Jay-Z, Rick Rubin, Timbaland, Pharrell Williams and Swizz Beatz.
Mobile Metronome app (for Android):
Studio Metronome: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=vs.studiometronome.full
Studio Metronome Free: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=vs.studiometronome.free
Jay-Z's new album "Magna Carta Holy Grail" comes to Samsung Galaxy fans first. Be among the first million to download the app on June 24th and get the album free July 4th, three days before the rest of the world. Learn more: http://magnacartaholygrail.com
"Magna Carta Holy Grail" studio session with Jay-Z, Rick Rubin, Timbaland, Pharrell Williams and Swizz Beatz.
Mobile Metronome app (for Android):
Studio Metronome: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=vs.studiometronome.full
Studio Metronome Free: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=vs.studiometronome.free
Jay-Z's new album "Magna Carta Holy Grail" comes to Samsung Galaxy fans first. Be among the first million to download the app on June 24th and get the album free July 4th, three days before the rest of the world. Learn more: http://magnacartaholygrail.com
Content provided by Samsung - edited by What's Happening HQ. Jay Z Goes in track by track talking about each song and there meanings. If you are a fan you will ...
Content provided by Samsung - edited by What's Happening HQ. Jay Z Goes in track by track talking about each song and there meanings. If you are a fan you will love it. If you know music you know that this is a master piece. With the likes of Timberland, Swiss Beats, Pharrell Williams, and more all in the studio at one time.
Launch Tru Music on the site and listen to new music. www.whatshappeninghq.com/states/dmv/dmv.php
Like , share, enjoy. Team What's Happening HQ
Content provided by Samsung - edited by What's Happening HQ. Jay Z Goes in track by track talking about each song and there meanings. If you are a fan you will love it. If you know music you know that this is a master piece. With the likes of Timberland, Swiss Beats, Pharrell Williams, and more all in the studio at one time.
Launch Tru Music on the site and listen to new music. www.whatshappeninghq.com/states/dmv/dmv.php
Like , share, enjoy. Team What's Happening HQ
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
"Magna Carta Holy Grail" studio session with Jay-Z, Rick Rubin, Timbaland, Pharrell Williams and Swizz Beatz.
Mobile Metronome app (for Android):
Studio Metronome: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=vs.studiometronome.full
Studio Metronome Free: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=vs.studiometronome.free
Jay-Z's new album "Magna Carta Holy Grail" comes to Samsung Galaxy fans first. Be among the first million to download the app on June 24th and get the album free July 4th, three days before the rest of the world. Learn more: http://magnacartaholygrail.com
Content provided by Samsung - edited by What's Happening HQ. Jay Z Goes in track by track talking about each song and there meanings. If you are a fan you will love it. If you know music you know that this is a master piece. With the likes of Timberland, Swiss Beats, Pharrell Williams, and more all in the studio at one time.
Launch Tru Music on the site and listen to new music. www.whatshappeninghq.com/states/dmv/dmv.php
Like , share, enjoy. Team What's Happening HQ
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.
If you had worth to hold it fell somewhere along your life Slipped out untold Another overthrow, good riddance - tear 'em out of strife No friends or foes And in the darkest places you'll still be shutting out the light But now we're calling for you, your time has come You will burn for your crimes You'll learn to see through our eyes You will hurt, you will cry You'll learn to see through our eyes Never cheat away, never steal away the light When you cross the divide you'll learn to see through our eyes You'll never need to know what's before you out of sight Yet you uphold And in the darkest places you'll still be shutting out the light But now we're calling for you, your time has come You will burn for your crimes You'll learn to see through our eyes You will hurt, you will cry You'll learn to see through our eyes Never cheat away, never steal away the light And soon the brightness fades, you slip away and close your eyes Although you're filled with hate, accept the blame, no place to hide You passed the final stage, you're losing hope, your mouth is dry It's time to face your fate, the dreams you made will never reach the other side You will burn You'll learn to see through our eyes When you cross You'll learn to see through our eyes Never cheat away... never steal away the light