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About The Story Of O.J.
"The Story of O. J." is a song by American hip hop artist Jay-Z from his thirteenth studio album 4:44. It was produced by Jay-Z and No I. D.. Following the release of the album, the song charted in a couple of regions, entering and peaking at number 23 on the US Billboard Hot 100, as well as charting at number 88 on the UK Singles Chart. It received three nominations at the 60th Annual Grammy Awards: Record of the Year, Best Rap Song, and Best Music Video. The song features samples from Nina Simone's song "Four Women". more »
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- 2018
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Jay-Z
Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4, 1969), better known by his stage name Jay-Z, is an American rapper, record producer, entrepreneur, and occasional actor. He is one of the most financially successful hip hop artists and entrepreneurs in America. In 2012, Forbes estimated Carter's net worth at nearly $500 million. He has sold approximately 50 million albums worldwide, while receiving fourteen Grammy Awards for his musical work, and numerous additional nominations. He is consistently ranked as one of the greatest rappers of all-time. He was ranked #1 by MTV in their list of The Greatest MCs of All-Time in 2006. Two of his albums, Reasonable Doubt (1996) and The Blueprint (2001) are considered landmarks in the genre with both of them being ranked in Rolling S… more »
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Written by: Ernest Wilson, Gene Redd Sr, Jimmy Crosby, Nina Simone, Shawn C. Carter
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CARLIN AMERICA INC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Song ArtistThe artist behind "The Story of O.J" is Shawn Corey Carter, known professionally as Jay-Z. |
Album DetailsThis track was included as part of Jay-Z's 13th studio album entitled "4:44", which was released in 2017. |
Acclaim and AwardsThe song was nominated for three Grammys in 2018, which were Record of the Year, Best Rap Song, and Best Music Video. |
Controversial Themes"The Story of O.J." delves into themes like race, success, and personal identity, often inciting conversation and controversy due to its candid portrayal of racial issues in America. |
Music Video StyleThe music video for the song is animated, taking inspiration from early 20th-century racist cartoons, again placing race and identity at the forefront of the discussion. |
ProductionAcclaimed producers No I.D., and Jay-Z himself, worked together to produce this track. It was the first time Jay-Z had worked extensively with a single producer on an album. |
SamplingThe song samples "Four Women" by Nina Simone, a track that also carries bold commentary on race and female identity. |
Lyrical ContentThroughout the song, Jay-Z uses O.J. Simpson's life as a metaphor, discussing how Simpson's racial identity impacted his life and career, even though Simpson often tried to distance himself from it. |
Commercial SuccessThe album "4:44", which includes "The Story of O.J.", went platinum within a week of its release. |
Contribution to Pop CultureThe song's profound messages, along with its striking animated video, ensured that "The Story of O.J." quickly became a cornerstone of pop culture discourse in 2017. |
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