Latest update May 30th, 2019 12:49 PM
LISTEN: “OPEN LETTER” NEW MUSIC FROM JAY-Z [AUDIO]
He’s back!!!! And before we even talking about the lyrics, can we just say the beat is CRAZY!!!!!!
In Jay-Z’s new track “Open Letter”, Jigga’s got something to say. According to Hov, “Ya’ll gon learn today!”
Today Jay-Z released “Open Letter,” a track that addresses politicians who have recently criticized the couple’s trip to Cuba, mocks stories about his new sports management company and even throws a slight bit of shade President Barack Obama’s way.
“Politicians never did sh-t for me / except lie to me, distort history,” Hov raps after boasting that he “done turned Havana into Atlanta.”
“They wanna give me jail time and a fine — Fine, let me commit a real crime,” he says, referencing conservative politician’s efforts to investigate his trip to Cuba. “Obama said, ‘Chill you’re going to get me impeached’ / You don’t need this sh-t anyway, chill with me on the beach.”
Swizz Beatz and Timbaland produced the track. Swizz can be heard adding his signature “right!” and “God damn it!” drops throughout the track. He also memorably repeats the line “Y’all goin’ learn today,” a refrain Jay picks up later in the song.
In a morning call on New York’s Hot 97, Swizz revealed that the song was started in Jay-Z’s office. “I had the portable drum machine with me, then we went down to the 40/40 [club] to watch the game,” he said. “Then [Timbaland] came by and was like, ‘That beat is crazy.’ Next morning, Jay called me with verses.”
Trey Songz is also featured giving background vocals on the track. The track is only two and half minutes, short, sweet, and to the point! Check it Out:
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