Word: jigga
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Dates: during 2000-2009
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...Dame’s proxy. Ironically enough, in the realm of rap, where Jay-Z is generally considered the king (his kingdom having—ahem—come), Jim Jones is a jester at best. In terms of lyrical ability and rhythmic prowess, Jones is not Jigga, nor is he Nas, Lil’ Wayne, or even my drunk aunt attempting a freestyle (true story). Jim Jones is, however, a man of the Harlem streets. So this mixtape derives its drama both from the claim that a Brooklyn rapper could never do justice to the realities...
...still rule. It’s a concept album, inspired by the recently released and identically titled Ridley Scott film. Its highs and lows follow the pace of the flick, which chronicles the life and times of big-time Harlem heroin dealer Frank Lucas. The movie apparently inspired Jigga to revisit roots in the drug game and get back to making music geared to the streets. On this record, Jay is as lyrically brilliant as ever, proving that he has few peers in this area of the rap game. He also breaks into uncharted political territory, dissing radio host...
...confused side as a video, blending slow-motion with frenetic editing, the hood with penthouses, and erratic dance moves with abstract paintings, not to mention leaps through various historical decades. But despite the discontinuities, “Blue Magic” will have you jonesing for more Jigga in no time. —Joshua J. Kearney
...half-assed in retirement history. He continued to record hits with Beyoncé and an ill-conceived EP with Linkin Park at a distinctly un-retired pace. But unlike many other stars that have come back only to efface their own legacies with sub-par performances (Why, Jordan, why?), Jigga still shines on his “comeback” album...
...Eric Clapton. Clapton is sick at guitar, but this song is a little emo. 3) “Say Goodbye”—Dave Matthews Band. This is just Dave being his drunken, pot-smoking, sex-fiend self. 4) “Jigga What”—Jay-Z. No seriously… Jigga what? 5) “Am I Missing”—Dashboard Confessional. Some girl really messed with this dude’s head. Slightly bitter...