The prologue to the Jay-Z legend, capturing the reality and ambition of the streets.
This single contains two representative tracks from Jay-Z's debut album. This is the core of a masterpiece that combines East Coast hip-hop lyricism and cold reality.
"Dead Presidents" and "Ain't No Nigga" are two of Jay-Z's most iconic tracks from his 1996 debut album, Reasonable Doubt. Sampling lyrics from Nas, "Dead Presidents" quietly but relentlessly depicts the street philosophy of chasing money and success. Jay-Z's rhymes over a plaintive piano loop are calm and sly, but also showcasing his undeniable presence in the underground at the time. Meanwhile, "Ain't No Nigga" is a club track with a sexy, light-hearted exchange with Foxy Brown, and is a key track that showcases Jay-Z's sophisticated flow and commercial potential.
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Dead Presidents (Album Version)
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Dead Presidents (Clean Version)
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Dead Presidents (Instrumental)
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Ain't No Nigga (Album Version)
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Ain't No Nigga (Instrumental Version)
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Executive-Producer - Jay-Z
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Executive-Producer - Dame Dash
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Mastered By - Duncan Stanbury
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Executive-Producer - Kareem "Biggs" Burke
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Design - Heavy Exhaust
