The qualities that made Jay-Z one of rap’s true savants were his sly wit and the way he threaded himself into the production – few rappers have found more creative ways to disperse their syllables, and sounded tougher and less fatigued while doing it. When he laments not investing in the now-redeveloped Brooklyn neighbourhood Dumbo on “The Story of OJ”, it’s not clever, just a gripe. ![]() That underneath it all is a man full of regret is both obvious and, at times, a bit deflating. Part of the thrill of listening to him has been how lustrously he paints the unattainable. Ornamentation has long served Jay-Z well, so the lack of glamour here is striking.
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