Jay Z - Jay-z's Early Lyrics A 'cry For Help'

Jay-Z's early lyrics were a "cry for help". The 'Dirt Off Your Shoulder' hitmaker explained how his first raps were "defiant" in their message and designed to bring attention to his poor background and violent neighbourhood, the tough Marcy Projects in Brooklyn New York. He said "A lot of these lyrics are strong in nature because...

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