You get a 5 star rating in hiphopdx, 5 mics from the Source, you take a mobb and Esco’s trash, release a film and get called The King Of New York. So what else is there to do? Nothing but a live album. And packed with 13 of his livest tracks, Jay Hova is on a roll.
The MTV recorded Unplugged series decided it’s his turn, so, with the Roots in tow (never saw that coming), Jay Z invited some of his biggest friends and performed while they hollered back.
Tracks Izzo (H.O.V.A), a bouncy rendition Jigga What, Jigga Who and Big Pimpin. Also, Girls, Girls, Girls and a hilarious version of the Takeover, where the Roots do a cover from both mobb Deep and Nas tracks on their verses.
He takes us way back with Can’t Knock The Hustle with a surprise appearance by Mary J Blige and get’s the crowd moving with I Just Wanna Love You featuring Pharrell of Neptunes fame.
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The highlight of the Cd is his smooth delivery of Heart Of The City(Ain’t No Love) featuring Jaguar Wright who bangs out her vocals so hard that Jay even takes a step back.
If you missed the MTV aired performance then the CD is the enxt best thing. And with no Roc-a-fella appearances besides a silent, dancing Damon Dash and the advertising of the Blueprint 2 in November, you know that H to the Izzo is here to S to the Izzay.
