In this video, we take a look at Jay-Z's incredibly creative process for writing songs. He doesn't write anything down, he just listens to the track and freestyles the entire verse. This is how he was able to create some of his most iconic songs, like "99 Problems" and "Hard Knock Life."
Rick Rubin, who produced many of Jay-Z's songs, was even floored by his process. He said, "I've never seen anything like it. He just sits there and the lyrics come to him."
Jay-Z has even referred to himself as the "Rain Man of rap" because of his ability to freestyle complex lyrics without any preparation.
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