What Jay Z songs would you recommend to a conscious hip hop fan?

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I am a big fan of conscious hip hop. This includes acts such as Talib Kweli, Mos Def, Common, Nas, MF Doom, Hopsin, and the Roots to name personal favorites. I was immediately turned off by Jay Z because Nas was the first rapper I got really into and after hearing Ether I had no interest in Jay Z. I obviously have respect for the guy as a rapper since he's clearly a king in the industry, but I have mostly heard his commercial stuff. I was hoping I could get some recommendations of his best tracks that match my taste as I don't want to listen through dozens of albums. So please, any recommendations of his best lyrical pieces.

Thanks.

D™123 · Accepted Answer

the album "Kingdom Come" was the furthest he ventured into conscious hip hip. Its not exactly well recieved by the fans but I thought it was better than most.

I dont really listen to Jay-z either.

Jan · Answer

My favorite JAY-Z songs:

Regrets
Dead Presidents II
D'evils
Dope Man
Moment of Clarity
What More Can I Say
A Week Ago
Never Change

eubank · Answer

%, Biggie, and Jay-Z did rap approximately money, ladies, and medicines. yet in addition they supplied themes that have been affecting human beings returned then (Brenda's have been given a splash one, ordinary conflict, difficult Knock life are 3 examples yet there are a number of greater). Lil Wayne songs are lots of one liners that dont even connect on the top of the music for my section. lots of it somewhat is i'm like, she's like, he's like, it became into like.

l.e.b. (finally reached Super Saiyan 7) · Answer

can i live
some people hate
u must luv me
made in america
allure
fallin
never change
new day
song cry
some how some way
murder 2 excelence
lost one
renegade
where have u been
b!tches and sisters
this cant be life
ignorant sh!t
pray
welcome 2 the jungle
meet the parents
lucky me
december 4th
success

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What Jay Z songs would you recommend to a conscious hip hop fan?

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