View Full Version : Jay-Z (Official Thread)
Dr. Acula
02/08/09, 10:15 AM
Search results found nothing. Lame. Love him. Favorite album is either Reasonable Doubt or The Blueprint. Also love the Black album. Any fans? Show some love for one of the best hip hop artists of all time.
Montauk1222
02/08/09, 10:20 AM
Fucking love Jay-Z, definitely one of the best ever
Dr. Acula
02/08/09, 10:26 AM
:highfive: favorite albums?
Montauk1222
02/08/09, 10:37 AM
The Black Album is probably my favorite, The Blueprint was also sick. Also can't go wrong with Vol 3. Life And Times Of S. Carter
Dr. Acula
02/08/09, 10:40 AM
Awesome :-) Im listening to the Blueprint right now. "Takeover" <3 Such a badass tune.
Montauk1222
02/08/09, 10:43 AM
me and my roommate get some Jay going when we are playing Call Of Duty, totally necessary haha
bobby runs
02/08/09, 10:44 AM
I only own everything since The Black Album with that being a favorite. American Gangster was pretty good too.
Dr. Acula
02/08/09, 10:48 AM
I only own everything since The Black Album with that being a favorite. American Gangster was pretty good too.
Get on the albums "Reasonable Doubt" and "The Blueprint". Some of his best work!
Getup and Dance
02/08/09, 11:06 AM
I think he should have stopped before the Black Album, he has gone downhill.
Danny Schme
02/08/09, 11:08 AM
I think he should have stopped before the Black Album, he has gone downhill.
While I defiantly agree with this, his latest work still has more quality than a large amount of the radio pushed hip-hop today.
ThisIsNotDan
02/08/09, 11:09 AM
love him. favorite tune is either "Dead Presidents II" (obvious), "Public Service Announcement", "Takeover", or "Regrets"
Dr. Acula
02/08/09, 11:18 AM
I think he should have stopped before the Black Album, he has gone downhill.
Interesting. I loved the Black Album but havent really been into his stuff since. I still think he can make another great album. We'll see.
Cure4commoncold
02/08/09, 11:19 AM
I don't listen to any rap at all except Jay-Z because even today he's still on a level that other more modern rappers won't ever achieve *cough* Kanye West, Lil Wayne. If I had to pick a favorite album it'd definitely be "The Black Album" but, song wise my favorite song is definitely "Reservoir Dogs" I just absolutely love that song. His music seems to remain with like the funky type of music and beats to go with his rapping. It seems like other rappers today don't really put that much effort into the actual music behind the rapping it's just bumping bass and claps haha.
ThisIsNotDan
02/08/09, 11:25 AM
I don't listen to any rap at all except Jay-Z because even today he's still on a level that other more modern rappers won't ever achieve *cough* Kanye West, Lil Wayne. If I had to pick a favorite album it'd definitely be "The Black Album" but, song wise my favorite song is definitely "Reservoir Dogs" I just absolutely love that song. His music seems to remain with like the funky type of music and beats to go with his rapping. It seems like other rappers today don't really put that much effort into the actual music behind the rapping it's just bumping bass and claps haha.
chances are if you like Jay-Z there is still an abundance of rap that you'd enjoy.
Dr. Acula
02/08/09, 11:28 AM
I don't listen to any rap at all except Jay-Z because even today he's still on a level that other more modern rappers won't ever achieve *cough* Kanye West, Lil Wayne. If I had to pick a favorite album it'd definitely be "The Black Album" but, song wise my favorite song is definitely "Reservoir Dogs" I just absolutely love that song. His music seems to remain with like the funky type of music and beats to go with his rapping. It seems like other rappers today don't really put that much effort into the actual music behind the rapping it's just bumping bass and claps haha.
There's plenty of great hip hop out there, you just have to look. And for the record, I love the majority of Kanye's work. Lil Wayne is pretty terrible though.
Getup and Dance
02/08/09, 11:28 AM
I don't listen to any rap at all except Jay-Z because even today he's still on a level that other more modern rappers won't ever achieve *cough* Kanye West, Lil Wayne. If I had to pick a favorite album it'd definitely be "The Black Album" but, song wise my favorite song is definitely "Reservoir Dogs" I just absolutely love that song. His music seems to remain with like the funky type of music and beats to go with his rapping. It seems like other rappers today don't really put that much effort into the actual music behind the rapping it's just bumping bass and claps haha.
You should go into the general forum hip hop thread, there are a lot of artists on par and above Jay-z right now.
Cure4commoncold
02/08/09, 11:40 AM
To me I think it has to do with his voice. Because Hip-Hop most of the time just disgusts me but in the past month I heard R.O.C. Boys (And The Winner Is...) somewhere and I was like, "Wow I haven't heard Jay-z for so long I should give him a listen." So I started listening to him and realized I just loved everything he's put out. So I guess it's more of a personal thing to me. I'm sure lyric wise and things that there are better rappers out there but, I seriously doubt I will ever like another rapper better than Jay-z. It's very rare that I can genuinely love every single song on an album and that's pretty much the way it is with every album of his for me.
Dr. Acula
02/08/09, 04:54 PM
Do NOT bark up that tree, that tree will fall on you.
TheOtherAndrew
02/08/09, 04:57 PM
Sisters get respect, bitches get what they deserve
Cure4commoncold
02/08/09, 04:58 PM
Do NOT bark up that tree, that tree will fall on you.
What do you mean by that? I wasn't aware of any trees I was barking up.
Dr. Acula
02/08/09, 05:10 PM
What do you mean by that? I wasn't aware of any trees I was barking up.
"Takeover" lyrics, son.
TheOtherAndrew
02/08/09, 05:11 PM
:rolleyes:
Dr. Acula
02/08/09, 05:13 PM
Sisters get respect, bitches get what they deserve
Hahah! I was proud when I saw the title of the chat thread Andrew. :nod:
TheOtherAndrew
02/08/09, 05:51 PM
:bow:
ChelseaRiane
08/27/09, 05:12 PM
The new song with Rihanna is sick
WhoSaidThat?
08/27/09, 05:21 PM
B3 should make me forget I was ever disappointed in Relapse.
batmannj
08/27/09, 05:28 PM
Cannot wait for B3. I love Death of Auto-Tune, and Run This Town is tight as well.
TachyonEvan
08/27/09, 05:51 PM
There wasn't a Jay-Z thread already?
ChelseaRiane
08/27/09, 05:54 PM
This is Official
Blueprint 3 is decent, whenever I put it on I just want to go listen to Blueprint or Life and Times, though.
HangsLikeHeaven
09/14/09, 11:52 AM
There wasn't a Jay-Z thread already?
thread was made 7 months ago
thread was made 7 months ago
he's a smart one.
bobby runs
09/14/09, 01:19 PM
The Kanye tracks on TBP3 destroy everything else.
Empire State of Mind is great, best performance from the VMAs too.
Dr. Acula
09/14/09, 04:41 PM
Empire State of Mind is great, best performance from the VMAs too.
One of my favorite tracks off TBP3. Along with "Thank You".
Really digging the album as a whole.
TachyonEvan
09/14/09, 04:52 PM
"On To The Next One" is my favorite atm.
One of my favorite tracks off TBP3. Along with "Thank You".
Really digging the album as a whole.
it really is a great album. Big improvement over American Gangster. Been listening to Hova all day.
CellarGhosts
09/14/09, 06:28 PM
Been listening to The Black Album quite a bit lately. "December 4th" might be my favorite Jay-Z song, at least at the moment.
Dr. Acula
09/14/09, 06:40 PM
it really is a great album. Big improvement over American Gangster. Been listening to Hova all day.
Haha. I agree 100% John. Wasnt huge on the last couple Jay albums but TBP3 def makes up for it.
Dr. Acula
09/14/09, 06:42 PM
Been listening to The Black Album quite a bit lately. "December 4th" might be my favorite Jay-Z song, at least at the moment.
Awesome Chris! The Black Album is one of my favorites of his (right up there with Reasonable Doubt and the original Blueprint). I love the storytelling of "December 4th". Good stuff.
CellarGhosts
09/14/09, 06:44 PM
Awesome Chris! The Black Album is one of my favorites of his (right up there with Reasonable Doubt and the original Blueprint). I love the storytelling of "December 4th". Good stuff.
Yep! I've been listening to the original Blueprint too. So far, that and Black Album are the only two Jay-Z albums I have but I'll be looking into more for sure. And yeah, love the storytelling on "December 4th".
Dr. Acula
09/14/09, 06:48 PM
Yep! I've been listening to the original Blueprint too. So far, that and Black Album are the only two Jay-Z albums I have but I'll be looking into more for sure. And yeah, love the storytelling on "December 4th".
May I suggest the Jay-Z Unplugged album? The set is performed with The Roots backing him. So fucking good.
Also. Jay-Z unplugged > Nirvana unplugged
CellarGhosts
09/14/09, 06:54 PM
May I suggest the Jay-Z Unplugged album? The set is performed with The Roots backing him. So fucking good.
Also. Jay-Z unplugged > Nirvana unplugged
Sounds good, I'll give it a shot. Thanks for the rec!
Dr. Acula
09/14/09, 06:56 PM
Sounds good, I'll give it a shot. Thanks for the rec!
Course! If you cant find it, let me know. :-)
Listening to the Unplugged album right now and the version of "Takeover" on it is so damn good.
deadkidsean
09/14/09, 06:58 PM
it really is a great album. Big improvement over American Gangster. Been listening to Hova all day.
Disagree. "Roc Boys" alone almost kills everyone on TBP3.
That said, I like The Blueprint 3 a lot. "Empire State of Mind" is one of, if not the, best songs this year.
Haha. I agree 100% John. Wasnt huge on the last couple Jay albums but TBP3 def makes up for it.
yes sir. aso love the unplugged, and takeover > ether easily. I do love some Nas though.
CellarGhosts
09/14/09, 07:03 PM
Course! If you cant find it, let me know. :-)
Listening to the Unplugged album right now and the version of "Takeover" on it is so damn good.
Alright, cool. I should be able to find it haha. But I'll let you know if I can't. Looking forward to listening. :nod:
Dr. Acula
09/14/09, 07:04 PM
aso love the unplugged, and takeover > ether easily. I do love some Nas though.
Haha agreed. I love the verse...
Use your - BRAAAAAAAIN! You said you been in this ten
I've been in it five - smarten up Nas
Four albums in ten years *****? I can divide
That's one every let's say two, two of them shits was due
One was - MEEEEH, the other was "Illmatic"
That's a one hot album every ten year average
Haha. Good stuff there.
Haha agreed. I love the verse...
Use your - BRAAAAAAAIN! You said you been in this ten
I've been in it five - smarten up Nas
Four albums in ten years *****? I can divide
That's one every let's say two, two of them shits was due
One was - MEEEEH, the other was "Illmatic"
That's a one hot album every ten year average
Haha. Good stuff there.
haha. love it.
softhands
09/14/09, 08:35 PM
Jigga.
born to expire
09/14/09, 08:41 PM
Haha agreed. I love the verse...
Use your - BRAAAAAAAIN! You said you been in this ten
I've been in it five - smarten up Nas
Four albums in ten years *****? I can divide
That's one every let's say two, two of them shits was due
One was - MEEEEH, the other was "Illmatic"
That's a one hot album every ten year average
Haha. Good stuff there.
This came out in 2001, right? So 8 years later... Jay has 3 truly classic albums (Reasonable Doubt, BP, Black Album). Nas has Illmatic, Stillmatic, and It Was Written (as far as classics are concerned). Maybe if Jay spent less of his time talking about how great he is now and a little more time going back to the lyrical content he used to rap about his point would be valid in 2009. Both of the mediocre albums Nas and Jay released have some great singles though. Just my opinion.
Also, for the record, I think Nas smoked Jay with "ether."
Before I get a bunch of angry responses, I love Jay-z.
EDIT: Also, "I been in it 5"-- did Jay-z forget these?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4odAKG0QFEQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5G05v-3CME
Nas definitely hit 'em back with that "Hawaiian Sophie fame" line.
Dr. Acula
09/15/09, 06:52 AM
This came out in 2001, right? So 8 years later... Jay has 3 truly classic albums (Reasonable Doubt, BP, Black Album). Nas has Illmatic, Stillmatic, and It Was Written (as far as classics are concerned). Maybe if Jay spent less of his time talking about how great he is now and a little more time going back to the lyrical content he used to rap about his point would be valid in 2009. Both of the mediocre albums Nas and Jay released have some great singles though. Just my opinion.
Also, for the record, I think Nas smoked Jay with "ether."
Before I get a bunch of angry responses, I love Jay-z.
EDIT: Also, "I been in it 5"-- did Jay-z forget these?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4odAKG0QFEQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5G05v-3CME
Nas definitely hit 'em back with that "Hawaiian Sophie fame" line.
No angry response here. Both have given hip hop some of its best records....I could really give a shit about the beef, just think its funny. As far as "Ether" goes, I felt the song was pretty weak. "Gay-Z".."CockAFella records"? Pretty lame stuff there.
As for the videos, hahah. I've seen them before. Funny ass stuff but never really put too much into it. Dude was 19-20 years old.
briewer
09/15/09, 07:12 AM
Takeover > Ether. There is no contest. All Nas had was stupid, childish ad hominem attacks that really proved nothing more than that he had been in the third grade at some point. "Gay-Z"? Really? Everything Jay-Z said in "Takeover" actually had to do with their feud and actually tearing down Nas. Jay-Z's the king, duh.
Oh, and the best line of "Takeover" was obviously the last one:
And all you other cats throwin shots at Jigga
You only get half a bar - fuck y'all n*ggaz
born to expire
09/15/09, 08:04 AM
No angry response here. Both have given hip hop some of its best records....I could really give a shit about the beef, just think its funny. As far as "Ether" goes, I felt the song was pretty weak. "Gay-Z".."CockAFella records"? Pretty lame stuff there.
As for the videos, hahah. I've seen them before. Funny ass stuff but never really put too much into it. Dude was 19-20 years old.
All I'm sayin is...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-zndpG0eS8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5YzkYPsoh34&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5YzkYPsoh34&feature=related (~ 1:45 in)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OA7_1px1aV4
About the same age.
deadkidsean
09/15/09, 08:15 AM
Takeover > Ether. There is no contest. All Nas had was stupid, childish ad hominem attacks that really proved nothing more than that he had been in the third grade at some point. "Gay-Z"? Really? Everything Jay-Z said in "Takeover" actually had to do with their feud and actually tearing down Nas. Jay-Z's the king, duh.
Oh, and the best line of "Takeover" was obviously the last one:
And all you other cats throwin shots at Jigga
You only get half a bar - fuck y'all n*ggaz
The best line in a diss song to NAS isn't a diss on NAS? Huh?
born to expire
09/15/09, 08:15 AM
Takeover > Ether. There is no contest. All Nas had was stupid, childish ad hominem attacks that really proved nothing more than that he had been in the third grade at some point. "Gay-Z"? Really? Everything Jay-Z said in "Takeover" actually had to do with their feud and actually tearing down Nas. Jay-Z's the king, duh.
Oh, and the best line of "Takeover" was obviously the last one:
And all you other cats throwin shots at Jigga
You only get half a bar - fuck y'all n*ggaz
Nas threw plenty of shots at him for stealing his style and hopping from well-known rapper to well-known rapper. The ad hominem attacks were pretty funny/clever and worked well in the song. "Ether" in general is 10x harder than "Takeover." Didn't Jay cry after he heard it? Pretty sure it was on hot 97.
Dr. Acula
09/15/09, 10:27 AM
Nas threw plenty of shots at him for stealing his style and hopping from well-known rapper to well-known rapper. The ad hominem attacks were pretty funny/clever and worked well in the song. "Ether" in general is 10x harder than "Takeover." Didn't Jay cry after he heard it? Pretty sure it was on hot 97.
Not only did I think the lyrics were piss poor and childish...wasnt a fan of the production/beats. Felt Jay's was alot more subtle and sophisticated. Like I said, could really give a shit about the beef or who is *harder*.
born to expire
09/16/09, 05:14 AM
jay-z being sad on hot 97
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ffDDbEJAEIg
s.t.e.v.e.n.
09/16/09, 07:23 AM
I'm watchin the interview with the two of them. Good stuff.
I'm also digging the majority of TBP3
Found these sweet acapella versions of Blueprint, Black Album, and American Gangster.
http://digitalundaground2.blogspot.com/2008/02/its-ya-boy-s-dot.html
StreetSpirit76
12/01/09, 03:11 PM
This thread is near impossible to find, damn search function. Been listening to the original Blueprint today.
ThisIsNotDan
12/01/09, 03:20 PM
enjoying TBPIII alot more than I expected to. LOVE it
CellarGhosts
12/01/09, 03:48 PM
Blueprint 3 is great.
Kyle Huntington
12/01/09, 03:49 PM
Seeing him headline the Isle Of Wight Festival over here next year with The Strokes and Blondie, can't wait.
Montauk1222
12/01/09, 03:49 PM
Can't wait to see him and Jeezy in March.
Haha agreed. I love the verse...
Use your - BRAAAAAAAIN! You said you been in this ten
I've been in it five - smarten up Nas
Four albums in ten years *****? I can divide
That's one every let's say two, two of them shits was due
One was - MEEEEH, the other was "Illmatic"
That's a one hot album every ten year average
Haha. Good stuff there.
best line in Takeover, so sick.
WhoSaidThat?
06/13/10, 01:38 PM
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So good.
CellarGhosts
06/13/10, 01:40 PM
Hell yes.
WhoSaidThat?
06/13/10, 01:41 PM
Hell yes.
You should see how excited Jay looks when Kanye steps up to bat, like he's proud to have Ye murder him. And that he's back, baby (as they say, haha)!
Matt Chylak
06/13/10, 02:21 PM
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So good.
chills when i see all the people there. how can anyone be confused when kanye acts like he's the shit? he IS the shit, look at this video.
WhoSaidThat?
06/13/10, 02:30 PM
chills when i see all the people there. how can anyone be confused when kanye acts like he's the shit? he IS the shit, look at this video.
Seriously. I would not be surprised in the least if I end up loving this album more than my avatar.
The Minors
06/13/10, 04:02 PM
he's good
Matt Chylak
06/13/10, 04:17 PM
Seriously. I would not be surprised in the least if I end up loving this album more than my avatar.
kanye's new album will be the best hip hop/rap album of whatever year it comes out
Kyle Huntington
06/14/10, 05:17 PM
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So good.
I was at this festival this weekend just gone. Didn't see him however, but apparently those that went loved it.
mattyrocks
10/19/10, 06:56 AM
kanye's new album will be the best hip hop/rap album of whatever year it comes out
wow.
good call saying this in june.
mattyrocks
10/19/10, 06:58 AM
This thread is near impossible to find, damn search function. Been listening to the original Blueprint today.
yes. yes it is.
Matt Chylak
10/19/10, 06:58 AM
wow.
good call saying this in june.
haha not exactly a controversial call, but thanks.
mattyrocks
10/19/10, 07:22 AM
haha not exactly a controversial call, but thanks.
ha well i was just sayin in light of all the kanye praise goin on round these parts.
Matt Chylak
10/19/10, 09:08 AM
ha well i was just sayin in light of all the kanye praise goin on round these parts.
regardless of personal issues, ye's musical output has always been consistent.
mattyrocks
10/19/10, 10:22 AM
regardless of personal issues, ye's musical output has always been consistent.
oh for sure.
im just sayin everyone is talkin about ye because of all the recent press/songs hes been apart of.
Dr. Acula
10/25/10, 07:29 AM
Spinning The Blueprint...god damn I love this album.
mattyrocks
10/25/10, 09:36 AM
http://fresh.snowboardermag.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/jay-z-the-blueprint.jpg
me too.
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