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Jay-Z Decoded
« on: February 27, 2011, 10:02:13 PM »
Has anyone read the book??

I got it for my birthday
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Jimmy H.

Re: Jay-Z Decoded
« Reply #1 on: February 27, 2011, 10:17:17 PM »
I got it as a Christmas gift.  Actually gave me a new appreciation for Jay as an artist.
 

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« Reply #2 on: February 27, 2011, 10:28:52 PM »
^
how?  ???
did the music sound better, after u read his book?


 

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« Reply #3 on: February 27, 2011, 10:29:46 PM »
he's still a guy who's best music was from 1996
 

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Re: Jay-Z Decoded
« Reply #4 on: February 27, 2011, 10:42:11 PM »
Empire State of Mind is among Jay's best songs and it also happens to be on of his highest topping singles
Cool breeze; I'm hopping out of new Beams
My outfit ran me a few G's but none of that will matter if you leave
I used to be an Adam with two Eves and shawtys automatically do me
Excuse me, all that happened before you doesn't matter
I'm a vision of the future climbing the success ladder
Recline, in the mean time, twenty three shine, diamond bling blind as I rewind
- Banks
 

Jimmy H.

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« Reply #5 on: February 27, 2011, 10:49:42 PM »
^
how?  ???
did the music sound better, after u read his book?
No. Are you unfamiliar with how appreciation works?  You've never overlooked something in the past and gained different perspective on it through new information?  
 

Darkwing Duck (The Reincarnation)

Re: Jay-Z Decoded
« Reply #6 on: February 27, 2011, 11:00:11 PM »
sure thing, dude

but music speaks for itself, n i dont think a book/written words can improve/alter an comprehension//apreciation of objective musc, rhythm & melodies..
right?
maybe u meant, u apreciate him as an individual more today?
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Jimmy H.

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« Reply #7 on: February 27, 2011, 11:15:17 PM »
I didn't say I had a greater appreciation for his music. I said I had a greater appreciation for him as an artist.
 

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Re: Jay-Z Decoded
« Reply #8 on: February 27, 2011, 11:59:57 PM »
Jay Z is the most over-rated artist in the game
You expect me to download an album that isn't real?  Sorry, but I can't sign this.
 

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Re: Jay-Z Decoded
« Reply #9 on: February 28, 2011, 12:29:44 AM »
lol@ all the critics im asking about who read the book not his music lol

@ Jimmy H, hanks for the feedback im guessing it was interesting and insightful cant wait to read it.

I grew up on Jigga I think his music is great.
 

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« Reply #10 on: February 28, 2011, 07:46:33 AM »
he's still a guy who's best music was from 1996 2003
 

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Re: Jay-Z Decoded
« Reply #11 on: February 28, 2011, 08:23:58 AM »
honestly, most of it wasn't that informational.

i was hoping for some introspection on his religious perspective cause he doesn't seem to be of any affiliation and based on several lyrics doesn't really believe in that type of thing, which is dope but rare among hip-hop MCs
Cool breeze; I'm hopping out of new Beams
My outfit ran me a few G's but none of that will matter if you leave
I used to be an Adam with two Eves and shawtys automatically do me
Excuse me, all that happened before you doesn't matter
I'm a vision of the future climbing the success ladder
Recline, in the mean time, twenty three shine, diamond bling blind as I rewind
- Banks
 

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Re: Jay-Z Decoded
« Reply #12 on: February 28, 2011, 08:31:25 AM »
he's still a guy who's best music was from 1996
.  Your so lame. You think Everyones best work is thier demo
 

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« Reply #13 on: February 28, 2011, 08:49:20 AM »
I got the book as a gift.  Still haven't read it tho.  Just skimmed thru.
 

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« Reply #14 on: February 28, 2011, 10:06:38 AM »
great book, im like 3/4 through.

Its not just decoding his lyrics but a story about his life and the business as well.