Isn't it amazing what growing up can do for a person? Especially a MAN (sorry....REAL TALK). Jay-Z'snew book, entitled Decoded, is about explaining some of his past lyrics. In a recent interview with The Wall Street Journal, the superstar rapper reveals:
"Some [lyrics] become really profound when you see them in writing. Not 'Big Pimpin.' That's the exception.It was like, I can't believe I said that. And kept saying it. What kind of animal would say this sort of thing? Reading it is really harsh. The lyrics to "Big Pimpin' " describe Jay-Z's troubled relationship with women (in short: He wants them to look good, stay away from his money, and be available when he needs them), a subject he has abandoned since marrying Beyonce in 2008. In fact, Jay says all hip-hop needs now is love. "We have to find our way back to true emotion. This is going to sound so sappy, but love is the only thing that stands the test of time," he told the WSJ, name-checking two of the most iconic hip-hop records of the past 15 years. "'The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill' was all about love. Andre 3000, 'The Love Below.' Even N.W.A, at its core -- that was about love for a neighborhood."
Ahhhh, I think Beyonce has A LOT to do with this maturity as well! I'm telling ya fellas, when a man finds that SPECIAL woman in his life, it makes him change his perspective and world views on ALL women. I'm trying to teach you guys some good shyt....PAY ATTENTION!
In all seriousness, I'm happy that Jay is speaking out about some of his past lyrics. Maybe other rappers will do the same? Wishful thinking.
YYYEEAAHHH B done put that thang thang on him and he is "Crazy In Love" HA! all the words he said are still true and how he feels he wld just approach them in a different way tis all but that was his past so carry on
YYYEEAAHHH B done put that thang thang on him and he is "Crazy In Love" HA!
ReplyDeleteall the words he said are still true and how he feels he wld just approach them in a different way tis all but that was his past so carry on