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Jay-Z has announced a series of intimate July concerts that will allow him to reconnect with fans before putting the finishing touches on his next album, The Blueprint 3. Fantasy Ride singer Ciara will be the opening act for the trek, which will feature Jay performing with a live backing band. According to a press release, the tour kicks off with a pair of shows Fourth of July weekend at the Palms Casino in Las Vegas.