“From A to Jay-Z”: A Song Retrospective
Curated by fans for the fans, a retrospective featuring some of Jay-Z’s deepest cuts and most popular songs across his solo discography and vast catalog.
Leading up to his milestone 30th anniversary concert at Yankee Stadium on July 10 — 26 days from now — here’s an alphabetical journey, song-by-song, in Jay-Z and his collaborators’ own words.
“It’s a celebration, bitches!” Share your picks, quotes, clips, etc., each day, in alphabetical order. #JayZ30 #JayZ
First up, letter A: “Allure”
Pharrell: “This is the end of ‘Carlito's Way’ … I have the song … I have the beat that describes that moment accurately.”
Jay-Z: “Shit, I know how this movie ends, still I play / The starring role in ‘Hovito’s Way’ ”
Mr. Watkins is far more than the @LothianAACPS chief custodian. For 51 years, he has been a beloved pillar of the community and tireless supporter of every student, staff member, and family. The school has now named its cafeteria & gym after Watkins. https://t.co/VVj9wukNhp
The Dr. Henry A. Wise Athletic Department sends condolences to the families and mourns the loss of Khyree Jackson (State Champ 2016 c/o '17) Anthony Lytton, Jr. (AJ) (State Champ 2015,16,17 c/o '18) and Isaiah Hazel (State Champ 2015, 16, 17 c/o '19). #OnceAPumaAlwaysAPuma