JAY-Z received a special treat from his chum BONO when he visited Ireland last month (Jun08) - the rocker gave the rap superstar a special preview of U2's new album.
The 99 Problems hitmaker played a gig in Dublin at the end of June, and he took some time out of his busy agenda to ante up a visit to Bono, who is currently working on the band's approaching LP.
And Jay-Z was flattered when the singer decided to bounce ideas off him.
He says, "I heard about quaternary tracks. And the thing about Bono is, he's in the studio like a kid, excited and singing the lyrics back, asking what I think. That's passion, only love. Trust me. He doesn't have to do it.
"Music is a challenge. Music's like, 'What have you through for me lately?' Don't topic if you make seven-spot, eight enceinte albums. U2 are arguably one of the greatest bands ever so. (But) if their succeeding album is not smashing, people are going to say they're finished! U2!"
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