Favourites: "Smile", "4:44", "Family Feud", "Marcy Me", "Legacy" Least Favourites: "The Story of O.J. While 4:44 may not be his greatest album, it is a much valued deviation from the norm, a surprising feat considering his kaleidoscopic catalog. Featured on Jay-Z’s album Kingdom Come, Hollywood had all the makings of a hit singlea Beyoncé feature and production by Ne-Yobut sadly, it didn’t go anywhere on the Hot 100. While other people might enjoy "4:44" more than i did, i can't deny that he has given us a short but sweet project that stands above his last album. Examined in totality, the emotional vulnerability and naked transparency of 4:44 contrasts heavily with the infallible image JAY-Z has built over two decades. The list includes problems like rumors of affairs, possible divorce, a fight with Bey’s sister Solange, secret videos, and more. The title track features some of JAY's most emotionally-honest lyrics on the whole album, "Family Feud" flows with a beat built on a luscious soul sample, and "Legacy" presents us with his more introspective and contemplative side for a satisfying closer. List of Jay-Z and Beyonce Marriage Problems This article provides an overview of the various Jay-Z and Beyonce marriage problems that have been in the news over the past several years. While the album does slow down a bit after that, with some tracks that feel unfinished, like "Caught Their Eyes" which does feature a nice feature from Frank Ocean, it does improve a lot in it's second half. With his wife, Beyonc, and his sister-in-law, Solange, using their last.
The opening track serves as JAY's tragic overview of his relationship with Kanye West. But for one night, the music universe revolved around JAY-Z, the sports finest. With the entirety of it being produced by No I.D., one of JAY's oldest producers, he goes back to "The Blueprint"/"The Black Album" sound, although sometimes doesn't manage to do it justice.
I'm going to ignore the fact JAY's only made this album available on Tidal and Sprint (even though it's a crappy move), and focus on the album I'm going to ignore the fact JAY's only made this album available on Tidal and Sprint (even though it's a crappy move), and focus on the album itself.