Jun 28, 2016

Swizz really went into this song with the intention of making the most obnoxious beat possible

 

Jun 28, 2016

This album went by so fast...

Intro: Memphis Bleek is dope, I don't care what anybody else says; primo delivered.
Hard Knock Life: Classic song, I really love the fact that it sampled Annie. Loved it since I was a kid.
If I Should Die: Classic, Swizz Beats may be hated but he delivers here and Jay-Z gives introspective lyrics and s---.
Ride or Die: S. Carter, Ghostwriter, and for the right price; I could even make yo s--- tigher.
n----- What: Classic, Timbo's beat and Jay-Z's speed rapping is incredible. RIP Jay x Jaz.
Money, Cash, Hoes: f--- what anybody says, I love it to death.
A Week Ago: This song is better than "Real Niggaz", really. The beat and lyrics are on point plus Too Short doesn't spit a verse but does adlibs and it's perfect.
Coming of Age (Da Sequel): Hard a--- s---, the most street song on the album, I can't believe it's so cinematic yet so raw at the same time.
Can I Get A: Pop s--- but it's good s---, really love the beat and Jay-Z's rhyming. Can I Get a What What?
Paper Chase: Not really impressive but it's still good for it's lyrics.

 

Jun 28, 2016

The "Why would I give a f---? I'm just a crook on a song" line was such a great move for 1998.

 

Jun 28, 2016

Reservoir Dogs: Love the sample. Jay-Z, The LOX, everybody really delivers. We got easy packages n-----.

 

Jun 28, 2016

Because look at the song title. This was a flow Jaz partially developed/taught Jay.

 

Jun 28, 2016

It's Like That: Somber way to end this but justified.
It's Alright: Sounds like Videogame s--- but... I love it, I really love it; Jay-Z and Memphis Bleek may never happen but it's glorious.
Money Ain't a Thang: Dupri's jam but Jay rides it well... Amazingly well, it's so slick and fancy that I could slide on it.

 

Jun 28, 2016

even jays pop singles were pretty tight lyrically though, never understood the critisicm

 

Jun 28, 2016

a week ago is a top 10 jay song

 

Jun 28, 2016

Bleek's contributions to this album are actually really f---ing good

 

Jun 28, 2016

did jay write his bleeks verse? i dont think he has a writers credit

 

Jun 28, 2016

Beat is a bit dated but I the interplay here is probably better than on the Reasonable Doubt version.

Yeah Jay wrote the whole thing it looks like.

 

Jun 28, 2016

I get what they were going for with the punch-ins in Amil's verse but man....... lol

 

Jun 28, 2016

ja rule killed this s---

 

Jun 28, 2016

A lot of these beats would be 50% better if they had 50% less instrumentation. A skeletal version of "Paper Chase" would be stupid good.

 

Jun 28, 2016

Darn I missed most of this, but I came here to say Bleek's verses on this album are better than anything J. Cole ever made.

 

Jun 28, 2016

Everyone kinda brings it on Reservoir Dogs. Good posse cut

 

Jun 28, 2016

gotta love eric sermon

 

Jun 28, 2016

I actually think Jay has the best verse on here.

 

Jun 28, 2016

Back when the LOX used to be on every high-profile posse cut from NY. Always loved Sauce on this s---.

 

Jun 28, 2016

The end of the last verse on here is so cold