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Today we’re diving into this classic Jay-Z song, breaking down the lyrical references, the samples, and seeing how with this song, Jay Z is paying tribute to the art form, and the pioneers who came before him.
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The Jay-Z Interview I referenced in the video:
Behind the Scenes clip I mentioned from "Fade to Black"
Prof. Caleb Mason's 20 Page paper on the second verse of 99 Problems
Rick Rubin quote pulled from his official annotation on Genius
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TOPICS COVERED
Jay-Z
Rick Rubin
99 Problems
The Black Album
Recreation
Beat Breakdown
Producer
Old School Hip Hop
Ice T
LL Cool J
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