Genius Meanings
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JAY-Z (Ft. Swizz Beatz) – On To The Next One
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“On to the Next One” is the fourth single from Jay-Z’s 2009 twelfth studio album The Blueprint 3. It peaked at #37 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #5 on the Billboard Rap Songs chart
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JAY-Z (Ft. Swizz Beatz) – On to the Next One (Live)
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[Intro: Swizz Beatz] / Under the spot, under the spot / I got a million ways to get it (uh-huh, geah) / ... Choose one (choose one, hey) / Ay, bring it back, bring it back (uh-huh
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Cassidy (Ft. JAG) – On to the Next One
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[Hook: Swizz Beatz] / Freeze! Ay! / Somebody bring me back the money please, hey / I got a million ways to get it / Choose one / Ay, bring it back, bring it back / Now double your
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JAY-Z – On To The Next One [Jay-Z + Swizz Beatz]
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{"On to the next one, on to the next one" - *repeat in background*} / (Intro: Swizz Beatz) + (Jay-Z) / I got a million ways to get it (uh-huh, geah) / ... Choose one (choose one
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JAY-Z – What More Can I Say
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In the “street single” off of The Black Album, Jay contemplates the retirement he had promised himself after the album’s release. He also uses this song to boast (though many of
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JAY-Z – Takeover
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Jay Z’s diss song aimed at Mobb Deep and Nas. The song is better remembered for its Nas diss as it catalyzed the long-running and epic Jay-Z/Nas beef.
The first 2 verses were
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Tom McFadden – Oxidate it or love it / Electron to the next one
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Performed by Tom McFadden and Derrick Davis
Inspired by Hate It or Love It by The Game/50 Cent & On To The Next One by Jay-Z
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Spotify – This Is JAY-Z
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1. JAY-Z- Izzo (H.O.V.A.) / 2. JAY-Z & Kanye West- Niggas In Paris / 3. JAY-Z- Hard Knock Life (Ghetto Anthem) / 4. JAY-Z- 99 Problems / 5. JAY-Z- Big Pimpin' (feat. UGK) / 6. JAY-
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JAY-Z (Ft. Justin Timberlake) – Holy Grail
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The first track released from Magna Carta… Holy Grail deals with the love/hate affair that Jay Z and Justin Timberlake have with fame.
As part of what Hov dubs the #newrules
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Foo Fighters – All My Life
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“All My Life” is a song by the American alternative rock band Foo Fighters, released as the first single from their fourth album, One by One.
Dave Grohl said that the song was
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JAY-Z – 30 Something
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Jay’s classic ode to that most rare of rap topics, maturity. Produced by Dr. Dre, it was released as a promotional single, which didn’t even make it on to the Billboard charts.
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Miguel (Ft. J. Cole) – All I Want Is You
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“All I Want Is You” is the single for Miguel’s debut album. The song is produced by Salaam Remi. Miguel and J. Cole tell separate tales about girls they just can’t seem to move on
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JAY-Z & Kanye West – Niggas in Paris
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Kanye West, XXL Magazine, October 2010:
I am where art meets commercial. The sweet spot between the hood and Hollywood. Having a conversation with Karl Lagerfeld and Jay-Z within
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A Boogie wit da Hoodie – February
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[Intro] / Stephen Curry, never worry / Bitches only love me when it's February / I wanna take you shoppin', I won't take advantage / Don't panic on me and I won't vanish / [Chorus
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JAY-Z (Ft. Beyoncé) – Part II (On the Run)
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Released as the 3rd single off Magna Carta… Holy Grail, the record serves as a spiritual sequel to the consummation of their budding relationship: “03' Bonnie and Clyde”, released
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Ruby Jay – Next One
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[Verse 1] / Got to get it in, baby let's begin / First let me put my face on / When I step up in the spot, everybody stops / 'Cause I'm looking hot like napalm / Got them saying "
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JAY-Z – Threat
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From Jay Z’s The Black Album. The song contains a sample from “A Woman’s Threat” by R. Kelly.
The song is likely a general “threat” addressed to no one in particular. The lyrics
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Justice – D.A.N.C.E.
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The second single by Justice, and the first from their album †. It includes an edit and extended versions of “D.A.N.C.E”, a rougher mix in the style of their earlier releases, “B.E
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JAY-Z (Ft. Alicia Keys) – Empire State of Mind
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The Blueprint 3’s third single is a love song to Jay-Z and Alicia Keys' home city of New York, which is also known as “the Empire State.” The title alludes to the Billy Joel ballad
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JAY-Z – Song Cry
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“Song Cry” is an emotional ballad in which Jay describes the pain of a long-term relationship ending, caused by his professional schedule and personal philandering. Since his pride
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JAY-Z (Ft. Kanye West & Rihanna) – Run This Town
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The three principal artists of Jay-Z’s newly-formed Roc Nation record label—Kanye West, Rihanna, and the Hov himself—announce to the world that they “run the town.” Jay explained
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Kanye West – Big Brother
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“Big Brother” details the ups and downs of Kanye’s working relationship with Jay-Z. Both sentimental and honest; Kanye runs a fine line between hero-worship and idol killing.
This
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Drake (Ft. Future) – N 2 Deep
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The first part of this song shows a seemingly sober Drake going into a club ready to have a blast whilst also trying to convince a girl in Houston that he is a decent man.
The
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JAY-Z & Kanye West – Gotta Have It
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A lecture on success, money, the desire to get them both; and how you deal with those who try to take them from you. The song is one of many on Watch The Throne that addresses
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Beyoncé (Ft. JAY-Z) – Déjà Vu
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Consistency is a hallmark of the recorded work of Beyonce. It’s always good to have her back on the radio. However, an artist of her stature has the ability to carry Pop and R&B
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JAY-Z – Kill Jay Z
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“Kill Jay Z” is the opening track from Jay’s 13th studio album, 4:44. In an iHeart Radio interview JAY-Z described the song as a killing of his ego. Throughout the song he brings
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JAY-Z – Public Service Announcement
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This standout track from The Black Album is one of Jay’s most popular live concert staples. It’s a wide-ranging, pun-heavy tune that ranks in the upper echelon of his extensive
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The Square – Pengaleng
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Produced by Lolingo and Streema, both members of The Square. Features all MCs in The Square apart from Blakie.
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AfroLegacy (Ft. Nicky Trakks & Sinewave Fox) – Next One (Deku, Bakugo, Todoroki Rap)
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[Chorus: AfroLegacy, Nicky Trakks & Sinewave Fox] / Next on the scene when you catch these hands / Bodies will freeze, I'm the top, I'm the champ / Break foes with ease, never
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Kanye West, JAY-Z & Big Sean – Clique
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“Clique” is the third single off of G.O.O.D. Music’s compilation album, Cruel Summer, following “Mercy” and “New God Flow”. The beat was produced by Hit-Boy (his second credit for
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JAY-Z – Moment Of Clarity
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This song, with beat by Eminem, shows Jay looking back on his life and career, and the roads taken – and not taken – therein
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JAY-Z – Picasso Baby
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTaOtTScD2Q&t=4m30s
Contains a sample of Adrian Younge’s “Sirens”.
https://twitter.com/S_C_/statuses/354343299542294529
On June 10th, Jay-Z
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Memphis Bleek (Ft. JAY-Z) – Dear Summer
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Produced by Just Blaze, “Dear Summer” is one of Jay-Z’s best efforts displaying his supreme language consciousness and elite word play. The first time Hov unleashed this verse was
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JAY-Z (Ft. J. Cole) – A Star Is Born
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This song chronicles everybody who has been a star in the rap game while Jay’s been in it. His point is that while everybody has had his time to shine and fade, Jay-Z has been the
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JAY-Z – Izzo (H.O.V.A.)
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As the first single from his classic The Blueprint album, “Izzo (H.O.V.A.)” was Hov’s very first top-10 showing on the Billboard “Hot 100” chart.
The first verse deals with the
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JAY-Z (Ft. Memphis Bleek) – Coming of Age (Da Sequel)
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From Jay’s liner notes to this album:
Coming of Age: Y'all really have to take your time with this one. It’s all about thought. If you notice in the first verse I say “What’s up
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JAY-Z – 99 Problems
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In Decoded, Jay states he used “99 Problems” to confuse critics and point out their own ignorance by hiding a deeper story behind a superficial chorus.
The chorus hook “I got 99
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JAY-Z – Hard Knock Life (Ghetto Anthem)
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The song that made Jay-Z a superstar. Famously sampling “It’s a Hard Knock Life” from the Annie movie (1982), Jay raps about his rags-to-riches story (it’s slightly different than
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JAY-Z (Ft. Foxy Brown) – Ain't No Nigga
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JAY-Z puts his own twist on The Four Tops' “Ain’t No Woman (Like the One I’ve Got)” to create the second single off Reasonable Doubt. The clean version is “Ain’t No Playa.”
The
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JAY-Z – Tom Ford
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Jay Z’s “Tom Ford” includes a sample from M.I.A.’s “Bad Girls,” the lyrics of which follow the same cadence and flow.
Get back, get down
Pull me closer if you think you can hang
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Danger Mouse (Ft. The Beatles & JAY-Z) – What More Can I Say (The Grey Album)
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[Verse 1: Jay-Z] / There's never been a nigga this good for this long / This hood or this pop, this hot or this strong / With so many different flows, this one's for this song
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