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"Bring Em Out" is a song by American rapper T.I., released as the lead single from his third studio album Urban Legend. The song, produced by Swizz Beatz, contains a vocal sample from Jay-Z's "What More Can I Say". This became T.I.'s first US top-ten single, peaking at number nine on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. [1]
"99 Problems" is the third single released by American rapper Jay-Z from The Black Album. It was released on April 27, 2004. The chorus of "I got 99 problems, but a bitch ain't one" is taken from the Ice-T song "99 Problems", from the album Home Invasion (1993).
In the lyrics of the "Murder" portion, Jay-Z and West discuss black-on-black violence and police brutality without any questions. [3] [18] Jay-Z mentions the death of black power movement figure Fred Hampton on December 4, 1969, the same date the rapper was born and he references this by rapping that "real niggas just multiply".
Jay-Z said he was inspired by the power of Kuti's work and his life story, which resulted in his interest to help produce the musical. [99] Fela! is a story about an African pioneer and political activist who made his first moves on the scene during the 1970s. [99] Jay-Z performing at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in April 2010
Slant Magazine listed "Hard Knock Life" at number 84 in their ranking of "The 100 Best Singles of the 1990s" in 2011, writing, "Jay-Z’s co-opting of a discordant, already famous showtune is a rare novel endeavor in a genre generally defined by following the leader; it’s pulled off so seamlessly that it’s easy to forget what a ballsy move ...
"The Story of O.J." is a song by American rapper Jay-Z from his thirteenth studio album 4:44. It was produced by Jay-Z and No I.D. Following the release of the album, the song charted in multiple regions, entering and peaking at number 23 on the US Billboard Hot 100, as well as charting at number 88 on the UK Singles Chart.
The Blueprint is the sixth studio album by American rapper Jay-Z, released on September 11, 2001, through Roc-A-Fella Records and Def Jam Recordings.Its release was set a week earlier than initially planned in order to combat bootlegging.
The Black Album is the eighth studio album by American rapper Jay-Z.It was released on November 14, 2003, through Roc-A-Fella Records and Def Jam Recordings.It was advertised as his final album before retiring, which is also a recurring theme throughout the songs, [1] although Jay-Z resumed his recording career in 2005.