Listening to Cardi B's latest attempt to become relevant in the rap world again only made me revisit the album from which her latest single draws inspiration. Jay-Z's IN MY LIFETIME, Vol. 1 seems to sound fresher than when it first came out. Did I think it was a bit too radio-pandering and try-hard due to the passing of Biggie and the involvement of Bad Boy? Yes. But it's interesting to hear how self-assured AND cocky Jay is even as he's yet to truly fill that void left in the absence of someone who was technically his superior rather than his peer.
For all it's worth, at least Cardi B nailed the "cocky" part.
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Listening to Cardi B's latest attempt to become relevant in the rap world again only made me revisit the album from which her latest single draws inspiration. Jay-Z's IN MY LIFETIME, Vol. 1 seems to sound fresher than when it first came out. Did I think it was a bit too radio-pandering and try-hard due to the passing of Biggie and the involvement of Bad Boy? Yes. But it's interesting to hear how self-assured AND cocky Jay is even as he's yet to truly fill that void left in the absence of someone who was technically his superior rather than his peer.
For all it's worth, at least Cardi B nailed the "cocky" part.
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