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Jay-Z Talks on Three Decades of Putting His Life Into Rhyme (Exclusive Interview)
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May 1, 2026
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May 1, 2026
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17:46Now PlayingThe New York Times Magazine polled more than 250 music insiders and gathered six Times critics to choose the 30 Greatest Living American Songwriters. One of the artists who made the list was Jay-Z. The critic Jody Rosen met with @jayzslifeandtimes in Los Angeles to talk about his approach to rhythm, the stories behind his famous songs, the writing challenges he sets for himself, and how he has sustained a hip hop career for more than three decades.
See the full list of 30 greatest American songwriters here
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