Another hard-edged track continuing Jay’s development as a lyricist and storyteller early in his career. The song is almost a plea to fans not to judge him harshly for the wrongs he’s committed on the way to success. It’s an important track in Jay’s back catalogue, as it debuts his desire to reach out and collaborate with artists from other areas. Too $hort is from Oakland, and at the time was collaborating heavily with Southern artists.
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Another hard-edged track continuing Jay’s development as a lyricist and storyteller early in his career. The song is almost a plea to fans not to jud… read more
Another hard-edged track continuing Jay’s development as a lyricist and storyteller early in his career. The song is almost a plea to fans not to judge him harshly for the wrongs he’s co… read more
Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4, 1969 in Brooklyn, New York, United States), is an American rapper and former president and CEO of Roc-A-Fella Records. He is more commonly known by a variety of stage names including Shawn Corey Carter, Jay-Hova, Jiggaman, Young Hov, Shawn C. Carter, Hov, Shawn Carter, The Carter Administration. He is regarded as one of the most prolific and successful American blend artists of the mid-90s and early 2000s and is known for his use of metaphors, freestyling abilities, word play, flow, and blending of street and popular hip hop. He is one of the mos… read more
Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4, 1969 in Brooklyn, New York, United States), is an American rapper and former president and CEO of Roc-A-Fella Records. He is more commonly known by a va… read more
Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4, 1969 in Brooklyn, New York, United States), is an American rapper and former president and CEO of Roc-A-Fella Records. He is more commonly known by a variety of stage names including Shawn Corey Car… read more