The Collaborations Introduction
Jay-Z has worked with producers who have an in-depth knowledge of black music history as they incorporate sound effects, drum patterns, chords, and other samples from the 1960s – 1990s. Jay-Z samples memorable rap lines and reconfigures the format and concept of popular songs, aligning himself with notable figures and periods in black artistic history.
The charts in this section depict Jay-Z’s collaborations with various artists from 1996 – 2013 on his first 12 solo studio albums.
