12/2/2023 0 Comments Best lyrical songs rapAnd for a kid that realistically just started out 8 years ago, I feel you. And from there on, iconic tracks like ‘Dead Presidents” and ‘The Takeover’ (Jay’s attack on Nas in what would become one of the biggest beefs in Hip Hop history) all the way to recent bangers such as ‘Empire State of Mind’ and ‘The Story of OJ’ have all carried that distinct lyrical trademark that allowed Jay-Z to put himself in the sweet spot right between commercial appeal and keeping it real.ĭespite his own work, Jay-Z has indirectly (insert list of new school rappers that mention Hov as their greatest inspiration here) as well as directly (Still D.R.E., anyone?) influenced the lyrics of many great Hip Hop songs we love and listen to today.Īlright, you probably think that Kung-fu Kenny’s body of work thus far is definitely dope, but way too light to be mentioned in the same list as some of the all-time lyrical greats. Jay’s debut album Reasonable Doubt alone is by many considered a timeless lyrical masterpiece. This allowed him to earn millions of dollars off of his many mainstream hits, whilst still largely retaining the respect of real Hip Hop heads. Jay-Z might not be the best or most respected lyricist of all time, but he was the first to capitalize on that fine line between producing almost pop-like club anthems and still paying his lyrical dues to the street. Apart from being probably the most successful Hip Hop artist of all time (in terms of wealth accumulation it’s either him, Dre or Diddy), Jay-Z has published a great array of critically acclaimed lyrical masterpieces, that definitely changed the game for every rapper that co-existed in Jay’s prime or came ‘after’ (cause despite turning 50 this year, Hov is still dropping new hits on the regular). He’s not just a businessman, he’s a business, man.
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