''Live in Brooklyn'' is an

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by American

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Jay-Z. It was released on October 9, 2012 through record labels

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and Atlantic Records. The EP was released as digital download, and was available to pre-order on October 7, 2012 via the

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.iTunes - Music - Live In Brooklyn by Jay-Z

Background

The extended play was filmed and recorded at Barclays Center in

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, New York on October 6, 2012, where Jay-Z brought his wife Beyoncé on the stage. Both performed songs such as "

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", "

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" together, and closed the performance with Jay-Z's single "

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". It was his eighth and last sold-out concert at Barclays Center.Rap Radar :: Jay-Z Releasing Live In Brooklyn EP
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Track listing

Release history

References

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