Song Meanings and Facts

Song Meanings and Facts

Category: Jay-Z

Black Republican

Jay-Z / Nas

“Black Republican” by Nas (ft. Jay-Z)

A “Black Republican” would be generally defined – as you probably already guessed – as an African-American member of the Republican Party. However, to note, Jay-Z is widely known for identifying with Democrats. It’s safe...

Izzo (H.O.V.A.)

Jay-Z

“Izzo (H.O.V.A.)” by Jay-Z

For starters, the title/subtitle of “Izzo (H.O.V.A.)” is actually an alternate spelling of Jehovah, i.e. the name of God as derived from the Old Testament. It has been reported that the reason Jay-Z adopted “Hova” or...

Beyoncé's "Crazy in Love"

Beyonce / Jay-Z

“Crazy in Love” by Beyoncé (ft. Jay-Z)

The presentation of “Crazy in Love”, audio wise, may have been revolutionary to the point that before being picked up by Beyoncé, other parties that co-producer Rich Harrison played it for weren’t at all...

Jail

Jay-Z / Kanye West

“Jail” by Kanye West (ft. Jay-Z)

Anyone familiar with the history of Kanye West and Jay-Z would know that the latter is considered to be the industry figure that put the former on. Well actually, this relationship can be defined as...