He is more commonly known by a variety of stage names including Shawn Corey Carter, Jay-Hova, Jiggaman, Young Hov, Shawn C. Shawn Corey Carter (born Decemin Brooklyn, New York, United States), is an American rapper and former president and CEO of Roc-A-Fella Records. Wasn't there when I was down so eat a dick now you could blow me I can't trust a single soul that's why I rather I be lonelyĬouple niggas hit my line like how you doing moving phoney Nowadays if you see me in the streets I'm moving doley Should start selling my own merch and nigga that be the best gear The way I work that could be tomorrow or even next yearĪ lot of comp in Brooklyn but niggas know I'm the best here If I'm not the greatest one day I get there Started at the bottom improving now and I'm proud of it I love the way they sleeping on me can't see that I gotta giftĪ young trap genius nigga but not in school or on scholarshipĬame up out the trenches without a scar from the politics Underdog from nothing to something cuz they all loving me Turn the radio on they hear my voice cuz they bumping me My pops not have to worry bout paying bills living comfortably I'm tryna get my mama out apartments living luxury ![]() ![]() She'll be tryna come back to the city with me if I pipe Somewhere on a Island with a chocolate piece call her Klondikeĭon't remember her name but I know it's gon' be a fine night When I'm finished up with this tape I might just pack up and goĪ little time of be needed getaway and just get ya mind right I been dying to take a trip just to get back on the road I told niggas that it was clipped when I get back in this mode No killer but don't push me cuz I'm bound to explode Plenty G's know you food and be cappin' in all them hood songsĭon't care if you gotta chop nigga you never put on I'm not for the facades or none of the acts ya put onĭouble lives ya be living fake energy what I'm good on I came back just to promo as soon as I'm done I'm leaving see Logged off of social media snap and gram wasn't seeing me Was locked in for a month and ain't take my phone off of dnd Switched up the flow and went back to being me Now when ya hear this tape ya debate it I'm at the top cuz trust I paid attention took notes seen what tracks didn't knock enough Stronger by myself saving money cuz I ain't copping upĪnd niggas did me dirty first tape cuz ya didn't cop enough The team of me is stronger than ya pack and lemme demonstrate The shade and funny looks I ignore it ya niggas hella fake The Lox, Beanie Sigel and Sauce Money)ġ-900-Hustler (ft.And ever since I left the hood I come back & it's hella hate Memphis Bleek & Beanie Sigel)Ĭoming of Age (Da Sequel ft. ![]() The feelings you got from songs like “Where I’m From,” “D’Evils,” “1-900-Hustler” and “You Don’t Know.” Not included: #1 singles you’ve heard a million times, lazy one-take flows, lyrics about inventing the button-down shirt, songs dissing rappers who would later be signed to Jay-Z’s label, and songs produced by Eminem.Ĭrew Love (ft. He sounds like he’s coasting along, so I wanted to go back and pull out a bunch of his music that made you bob your head, marvel at his flow, puff out your chest, or even raise the little hairs on the back of your neck. Since Jay “retired” and came back, his music hasn’t sounded as urgent or hungry to me. Here are a bunch of my favorite Jay-Z songs, mostly album cuts with a few freestyles and secret joints thrown in for good measure.
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