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R.O.C., we runnin' this rap shit

Jay-Z's Takeover stands as a masterful diss track from his critically acclaimed 2001 album The Blueprint. Released on September 11, 2001, this Kanye West-produced track marked a significant moment in 's evolution, demonstrating the genre's capacity for complex narrative and lyrical warfare. The song's production showcases innovative sampling, weaving together diverse musical elements from multiple genres: The psychedelic rock of The Doors's Five to One The art rock of David Bowie's Fame The conscious hip-hop of KRS-One's Sound of da Police T… read more
Jay-Z's Takeover stands as a masterful diss track from his critically acclaimed 2001 album The Blueprint. Released on September 11, 2001, this K… read more
Jay-Z's Takeover stands as a masterful diss track from his critically acclaimed 2001 album The Blueprint. Released on September 11, 2001, this Kanye West-produced track marked a sig… read more

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