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Title: Jay-Z Decoded
Post by: MontrealCity's Most on February 27, 2011, 10:02:13 PM: Has anyone read the book??

I got it for my birthday
Title: Re: Jay-Z Decoded
Post by: Jimmy H. 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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Post by: Darkwing Duck (The Reincarnation) on February 27, 2011, 10:28:52 PM: ^
how? ???
did the music sound better, after u read his book?
Title: Re: Jay-Z Decoded
Post by: OG Hack Wilson on February 27, 2011, 10:29:46 PM: he's still a guy who's best music was from 1996
Title: Re: Jay-Z Decoded
Post by: Action! 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
Title: Re: Jay-Z Decoded
Post by: Jimmy H. on February 27, 2011, 10:49:42 PM: Quote from: imsohappydatmydiccsbig on February 27, 2011, 10:28:52 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?
Title: Re: Jay-Z Decoded
Post by: Darkwing Duck (The Reincarnation) 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?
Title: Re: Jay-Z Decoded
Post by: Jimmy H. 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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Post by: MrJas on February 27, 2011, 11:59:57 PM: Jay Z is the most over-rated artist in the game
Title: Re: Jay-Z Decoded
Post by: MontrealCity's Most 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.
Title: Re: Jay-Z Decoded
Post by: Triple OG Rapsodie on February 28, 2011, 07:46:33 AM: Quote from: Carlton Banks on February 27, 2011, 10:29:46 PM
he's still a guy who's best music was from ~~1996~~ 2003
Title: Re: Jay-Z Decoded
Post by: Action! 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
Title: Re: Jay-Z Decoded
Post by: OG Jaydc on February 28, 2011, 08:31:25 AM: Quote from: Carlton Banks on February 27, 2011, 10:29:46 PM
he's still a guy who's best music was from 1996
. Your so lame. You think Everyones best work is thier demo
Title: Re: Jay-Z Decoded
Post by: Suga Foot 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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Post by: NotoriousTDA 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.
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Post by: RingMan on February 28, 2011, 11:16:15 AM: Quote from: Adon on February 28, 2011, 08:49:20 AM
I got the book as a gift. Still haven't read it tho.
Title: Re: Jay-Z Decoded
Post by: dubsmith_nz on February 28, 2011, 12:42:11 PM: Book was a great read, its always good to hear stories from real cats, the amount of double/tirple entendres homie puts in his songs is crazy