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In a sample of an interview with Biggie Smalls at the beginning of the song, the late rapper is heard saying he tries to "treat everything like it's [his] first project." [1] Hence, the name of the song, which Jay-Z is apparently calling his "first song," even though it is the last song on what was to be his last album, as an allusion to what B.I.G. said in the interview.
Before leaving, Berry gave Jay-Z a copy of a critical essay she wrote on his albums Reasonable Doubt, Vol. 3: Life and Times of S. Carter, and The Blueprint. [3] [4] It inspired him to write the second verse of the song. [4] The next day, Just Blaze played the beat he had produced to Jay-Z.
"FuckWithMeYouKnowIGotIt" is a song by rapper Jay-Z recorded for his 12th studio album Magna Carta Holy Grail. The song features Def Jam labelmate rapper Rick Ross. The song was produced by the Toronto, Canada producer Boi-1da, Vinylz, Timbaland and J-Roc. The song peaked at number 64 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.
The intro has a sampled monologue by Russell Crowe from the film Gladiator, the song also samples "Something for Nothing" by MFSB from their self-titled album released in 1973. This sample prompted Jay-Z to quote a The Notorious B.I.G. lyric as he was featured on that song. The rings and things you sing about, bring 'em out.
The music video was directed by Chris Robinson and costume designed by June Ambrose. [5] The video was shot in New York City in Jay-Z's The 40/40 Club. [6]The intro of the video contains the chorus from Hello Brooklyn 2.0.
The following is a list of songs by Jay-Z organized by alphabetical order. ... "Intro / A Million and One Questions / Rhyme No More" (In My Lifetime, Vol. 1, 1997)
"Lost One" is the second single from Jay-Z's comeback album Kingdom Come. It was released on November 21, 2006, and peaked at No. 58 on Billboard Hot 100.. Its music video was released on December 4, 2006, Jay-Z's 37th birthday and notably features the rare concept car Maybach Exelero.
Jay-Z's associates at the party were accused of causing a commotion within the club, which Jay-Z allegedly used as cover while he stabbed Rivera in the stomach with a five-inch (127 mm) blade. [223] He surrendered to police the following evening and was placed under arrest, although he was soon released on $50,000 bail .