I mean what else can you say? It’s about time Jay flexed his muscles and proved his influence in the game.

It’s kind of strange that Kanye who is king autotune these days gets a co-production credit (last I heard) along with No ID. Plus in the song, Lil Wayne doesn’t really get ripped like he deserves to be.

Obviously you’ve got guys like T-Pain who that was his style coming in, but you can’t turn on the radio without every song being auto-tuned. But on the subject of this track…great beat, great message, just hope it works.

Is Jay-Z really leaving Def Jam? Anyone know if the rumors of Jay starting something new with Lyor Cohen are true? I guess so with the cameo and all.

Also, some more good news: Jay’s 11th solo effort, Blueprint 3 is slated for release on September 11th, 2009. I guess that’s some kind of message.

All I can ask for is a couple of Dj Premier tracks, at least some Clark Kent or Buckshot…something. After a few disappointing albums, Jay needs to get back to Blueprint form.

Blueprint 1 – Classic

Blueprint 2 – If it would have been one disc, it would have been a great album

Black Album – Good, but coulda been better

Kingdom Come – Okay

American Gangster – Not a big fan

Blueprint 3 – Classic? If DOA and Brooklyn Go Hard give us an idea of the way Jay is going, then I’m excited about it.

Maybe, just maybe, Jay-Z will be able to bring Hip Hop back.

Oh and is it just me, or does Jay-Z look like Pharoah Monch these days?

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