He wasn't offering a rap freestyle he was saying that he cab freestyle talking about any record in any order he chose... but that would've been epic and he probably would've missed it had he offered... lol
Okay, so I'm now an old white man, so old, in fact, when Rapper's Delight came out I was in 9th grade and I that 12" was spinning all the time, had all 15+ minutes memorized in no time. That was my introduction to another genre, one that wasn't Van Halen, ac/dc, Hendrix, etc. And I should have been running with it never to look back but the Alternative stuff: REM, Pylon, Chickasaw Mudd Puppies, 10,000 Maniacs, dB's was hitting at the exact same time and it spoke to me more at the time. I was so happy to find something that wasn't that stagnant, revamped 60s-70s rock I was listening to so I never looked back from the Alternative and eff'ed with rap/hip hop more superficially, not deep in but hit the high points. I could have been there from day 1 but.....then that whatever it turned into in 90s took me pretty much away completely. Then the "Em" renaissance put it back on my radar. I was well aware of what Hov was doing in the late 90's into the 2000's but it wasn't until I got a hold of Magna Carta sometime around 2016 (yeah, I know!!!!) that it got a hold of me! It was bittersweet because I'm listening to something I can't get enough of, I've never played a record this much since my Sugar Hill Gang days.... I've come full circle, but some kinda bummed because I let this whole wonderful culture and movement go on all around me and can only spit the highlights out. Needless to say I've been devouring shit for the last 5-6 years and I feel blessed to be able to watch something like this so at least I didn't miss it completely. This man here is god-like in my eyes along with some of his predecessors like Krs-1, Nas, Slick Rick, etc. and, of course, contemporaries like Kdot and Weezy. We take technology for granted on the daily and I'm officially thanking all of technology rn rn for not letting me miss out completely on something that means so much. I know Jay-Z purists will scream Black album and Blueprint(s) and I get it for sure but this album is probably my favorite album I have ever listened to, all time, across all genres!!!!!
Zane is the best interviewer, always seems full of knowledge on the person, never gets too personal, and full of compliments to keep the artist moving and talking
Zane Lowe is far and away the best interviewer of famous musicians alive today. He has this ability to get stuff other interviewers just can't get. Everybody always seems chilled out , and themselves with him.
I completely disagree. I think he has been given the platform and opportunity to get close to these artists (and he has achieved a lot), but I find his interviews increasingly awkward. If anyone ever jokes with him, how he handles it makes me cringe. Watch the Eminem one to see what I mean...
Jay exudes music through his veins. I love the enthusiasm he expresses in explaining the vision and sound behind this album! This is a candid intimate interview.
I have a lot of respect for Jay-Z as an artist and as a businessman. Of course, I think he's a better businessman than he is a lyricist, but musically, he's a genuine artist. He knows how to align himself with relevance and success, he's essentially a visionary. He has a broad scope of the culture and the demographic it appeals to, and he knows how to capitalize on those opportunities to be successful. But I think the thing I respect most about him is that with all the aforementioned traits that he has, he still seems grounded and humble. He's worth billions but he could sit at a bar and hold a conversation with a bartender, whether they know he's Jay-Z or not, and actually be human. Granted, I don't know him personally or have ever met him, but he gives off that vibe.
@@bigjohnboatright3811 most people that say that only know of his biggest hits. They don’t actually listen to his albums and breakdown the content in his lyrics.
@@bigjohnboatright3811 right. Like allure and son of the morning. If you really listen to the songs, like really, no matter what level you are in life, you can connect with it.
I just saw him in Toronto last night, I think my favourite part was just how much effort he put in to ensure that every single person at the concert felt touched and had the time of their lives. Best artist EVER.
Best Jayz interview..hands down. Both he and the interviewer were just great. Jay gives a great interview when he is comfortable with you and you as the interviewer are are asking him thoughtful relevant questions.
Now for any up and coming journalist or media personnel watching this, this is how you conduct an interview. Very impressed with Zane and you can tell he done his home-work before this interview. Looks and sound more like a conversation between 2 friends. None of the same boring questions you hear time and time again.
Everybody hating on Jay-z and do you see how successful he his? Marriage,Money,Daughter, and Is a happy person. If you're unable to notice, all the comments you guys are leaving doesn't bother them. At all. They do them love the fans and forget all the haters wasting their time just posting a bunch of crap that will never bother them.
First of all awesome interview Zane. Jay was relaxed engaged and having a laugh. I too was fully engrossed in the conversation. Now where the hell is the other parts cause I definitely eanna see more. Love that easy going natural NZ swag yo!!! This was dope. We want more Zane. You were born to do this. Love ya work
Great Interview! Jay is articulate and interesting to listen to. This was my first time seeing Lowe, he was really cool and asked good questions. Well done all around.
I don't understand why incredibly rich and succesful rappers don't clear their samples. I love sampling! It's a form of art. But give credit where credit's due.
+Ari Gold I don't get why people don't understand that if their song gets sampled they're all of a sudden the reason for the succes. If they didn't use your sample the song would still be big. Music is art, if a painter wants to paint a similar tree as a known painting, why would he pay to make that?
