A Star Is Born (Jay-Z song)
2010 single by Jay-Z featuring J. Cole / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
"A Star Is Born" is a song by American hip hop recording artist Jay-Z from his eleventh studio album The Blueprint 3 (2009). The song, produced by Kanye West, Kenoe and No I.D., features a verse from American rapper J. Cole, Jay-Z's protege and the first artist to be signed to his Roc Nation label. In the song, Jay-Z recognizes rappers who have risen to fame in the last decade, such as Wu-Tang Clan, Kanye West, Lil Wayne, T.I., Eminem and 50 Cent. Notably, Jay-Z also gives shout-outs to Mobb Deep, Nas and two artists whom he had previously insulted on his 2001 song "Takeover".[1]
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Single by Jay-Z featuring J. Cole | ||||
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Released | June 25, 2010 (2010-06-25) | |||
Recorded | 2008–2009 | |||
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Genre | Hip hop | |||
Length | 3:48 | |||
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