Jay-Z, born Shawn Corey Carter in Brooklyn, New York, began his career in the mid-1990s after co-founding Roc-A-Fella Records with Damon Dash and Kareem Burke. He emerged from New York hip-hop with a style rooted in East Coast rap, combining autobiographical writing with polished, commercially oriented production. His debut album, Reasonable Doubt (1996), established his profile, and later releases such as The Blueprint, The Black Album, and 4:44 helped define his catalog. He has won 24 Grammy Awards and has also been recognized for his work as a label executive and entrepreneur. In live performance, Jay-Z is known for large-scale arena and stadium shows built around a long-running solo catalog and frequent collaborations with other major artists, including Beyoncé and Kanye West. His performances often draw on his extensive hit singles and guest features, which have made him a recurring presence in major tours and festival lineups.