2. JAY-Z - Izzo (H.O.V.A.) (LP Version) (Produced By Kanye West)

Описание: 2nd track from the JAY-Z Izzo (H.O.V.A.) Promo vinyl single.

"Izzo (H.O.V.A.)" is the lead single from American rapper Jay-Z's sixth album The Blueprint. Produced by Kanye West, the song prominently samples "I Want You Back" (1969) by The Jackson 5. "Izzo (H.O.V.A.)" was debuted at the inaugural BET Awards on June 19, 2001. It reached number eight on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming Jay-Z’s first solo song to enter the top 10.

Background and composition
The song's title is a reference to Jay-Z's "Hova" nickname, which itself is a reference to Jehovah, one of God's names.[1][2] He said the nickname was given to him by a friend for his ability to rap without writing down the lyrics—like a "God".[2] "Izzo (H.O.V.A.)" is one of four songs on The Blueprint produced by Kanye West.[3][1] An upcoming producer at the time, West sold the song's beat to rappers Cam'ron and Ghostface Killah before it was ultimately used by Jay-Z.[1]

Billboard described "Izzo (H.O.V.A.)" as Jay-Z's "song of triumph".[4] Its instrumental features kick-drums, orchestral strings, and a sample of the song "I Want You Back" (1969) by The Jackson 5.[1] On the track, Jay-Z raps about his life story, including his past as a drug dealer. He also discusses his not guilty plea for allegedly assaulting record executive Lance Rivera in 1999.[5]

Release and performance
Jay-Z debuted "Izzo (H.O.V.A.)" on June 19, 2001, during the inaugural BET Awards. The song was later released by Def Jam Recordings as the lead single from The Blueprint.[1]

Peaking at number 8 on the Billboard Hot 100, "Izzo (H.O.V.A.)" marked Jay-Z's first solo song to enter the top 10.[1][6] It also charted in Australia,[7] Scotland,[8] the Netherlands,[9] Switzerland,[10] and the UK.[11] The song was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America,[12] and certified Silver by the British Phonographic Industry.[13]

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