Jay-Z - History ft. Tony Williams

KANYE CRAFTS ANOTHER EPIC BEAT FOR JAY-Z TO FLOW NICELY OVER,I KNEW THEIR WUD BE MORE OBAMA ELECTION SONGS TO COME AND THIS IS A DECENT EFFORT

Hova, nuff said

Jay Z with another great song. I never get tired of him

Damn. Another great track. Jay-Z is the best dead or alive. I don't care how much hype Wayne gets, Jay has dropped more classics than anyone else in the music's history. Looking forward to the Blueprint III.

The beginning of this sounds like it can be an official national anthem for a country LOL! Man I gotta say...Kanye's production is BANANAS! If you take out the 808 it doesn't even sound like a beat for a hip hop song, that just shows the kind of element Kanye is in right now. He's on another planet (along with Wayne). Also- Jigga does it big on here, this flow is sooo perfect for the track. I love how he made a song around the election and stuff without even mentioning a word of politics or the name OBAMA at all. Goes to show how creative he is and how this one stands out. Perfected track right here, 5/5.

Once again, another great beat from Kanye, I only wish the lyrics were better.

Kanye has some serious beat skills, as for Hov...uhhh same ol same.

This is a definition of a classic. I love the production by Kanye West and the sample and the hook is perfect for the song. Jay-Z isnt that good on this but his symbolism and the way he uses a child as history is creative. Great beat, production and message. Jay-Z is one of the best. Classic right here!!

I'm glad Tony Williams is going to get more shine this new year, though I feel he could have a better job vocally. I've heard him do way better on records (We Major, for example). It seems like he doesn't match the epic feel because he seems boring when the hook comes back in after some epic sounding Jigga verses. With that being said, in my opinion, if John Legend was on this hook, it would an INSTANT CLASSIC, NO HANDS ASKED, QUESTIONS DOWN! I really hope they reconsider that and get John on the record for the album instead. I'm not hating on Tony, cuz I like him as an artist, but I just felt he only hurt this track, instead of helped it. Aside from that though, the production is off the chains! Kanye IS on another planet right now, no longer just making HIP HOP, but making MUSIC period. The people hating are just going to miss out. Right now I'm an epic track addict! This is way better than Jockin Jay-Z. I still felt something is missing to make this an absolute classic.

So any guesses on what label Jay will be releasing his next LP on? I gotta agree with MH I would have loved to hear John on the hook. Tony doesn't really capture the soul on here for me. However the song is great. Kanye delivers a triumphant track here. You know what would be dope? A surprise appearance by President Elect Barack Obama in the video for this.

Production and vocals are perfect! But Jay-Z’s flow gets repetitive after a while. Still, the concept/lyrics and overall effort is way above average.

Great timing on this record, hopefully it will generate some more excitement for Hova's new project...never thought I would ever say that, haha.

BDF44 - Jay's next album will be off his Live Nation deal.

MH - This is MUCH better than JOCKIN, agreed.

I am so impressed... with all this great feedback. Keep it up, everyone.

Very nice beat indeed, but I swear I've heard Jay using very similar metaphor schemes, maybe in "Hello Brooklyn 2"? Anyone else feel the same?

Lovin the Kanye beat...i agree with MH that if you hatin' on Ye and his new sounds you missing out cause dude is a musical genius, you dont become a genius without trying out new things and not being afraid to fail...Jay is Jay, lyrically when does he not bring it? Although i must say (and i'm sure i'm gonna get heat for it) i dont think he's the best rapper alive...3.5 stars mainly for the production

it won't play on me either

This song is off the hook!

FIXED. Sorry, everyone!

Oh my God Kanye surpassed himself with this song...production is amazing, smooth, energetic and sweet, a good sample choice! Jay Z's flow is great and Tony Williams sounds really good...to me this is a classic! And with this last song I want to thank DjBooth for the wonderful songs they offered today (and everyday of course)

off topic...i know "swagger like us" has become the next A MILLIE..but yall need to put chamillionaire's "swagger like us" flow on djbooth quick its spreadin like a forest fire down here in dallas..mixtape messiah IV!!!!!!!!! FLAME

this is slick!!! Hov is the 2nd best rapper, behind Biggie of course.
Kanye does his thang on the production side of this track! John L would have killed this!!

This track has an epic feel to it. Great production from Kanye West. Jay-Z fits nicley with this beat and Tony Williams sounds good.

The lyrics are on @*#$! point. Listen to them before you judge..pay attention! Sounds different than whats out today and I appreciate Jay not being afraid to use something not Auto-Tuned! ;) And I'm glad Kanye is still makin good music....


RHYTHMX RATING: 2 Blunts Up!

it's gonna be a classic!! just need John Legend on the sing parts though!

really good. nothing else to say; might be classic track, cuz jay-z is that good, haven't decided yet. not quite feeling it, thou, so it's a strong 4.25

sick jay z, cant wait for the blueprint

hott song and i love obama but these rappers are going to get taxed and thy do not even know it. they all make over 250,000 so keep advocating jay

What can i say.. HOV is the greatest.. Kanye is a Beat Genius like real @*#$!, i dont know anybody who hits da booth then makes beats like dis guy.. I'm feelin the whole trac tho, also big ups to Tony Williams

this is pure inspiration. Kanye is a beast, both Kanye and Jay continue to grow and change after so many years in the game which is a true sign of greatness.

Smooth. The difference between Jay and other rappers is he can do pop rap, while having content at the same time. Production by Ye is strong as always.

Damn, Jay-Z doesn't even get a quarter of the comments Soulja Boy gets... s'up with that Djbooth?!? Is Hov loosin it or are we loosin our minds?

fr3shboi88, you must be a youngin! let me skool you real quick homeboi, not every rapper makes 250,00!! real talk!
if you beleive that, then your as foolish as them rappers who sign crazy retarded contracts and get f*cked!!

Definitely feeling this!!!!

I wasn't looking forward to the Blueprint 3 but after this kinda changed my mind. A good prodution by Kanye and classic flow by Jigga. Not a bad vocals either

Sick. Kanye's production is off the hooks, oh man..

cool song

whats good j im felling this one keep it up obama is whats good this song it rell

whats good j im felling this one keep it up obama is whats good this song it rell

Classic joint....

...R U SeRiOuS...?!?!!

HIS LYRICS IS SO DIVERSED ANOTHER REASON Y HE'S THE GREATEST

dis song da @*#$! n wen i say da @*#$! i mean dis it jayz always kill it- but brooklynn niggas way cocky tho

Kanye is a beast as far as his beats and HOVA killed it