Acne News - New Music: Jay-Z: “History” (new song; radio rip) [MP3] (Pitchfork)

Like “South Park”, Jay-Z appears to have been anticipating the historic election of America’s first black president-cum- jewel thief . The immediate context seems to be romantic, but anyone hearing this track will have to think of the political backdrop, as well. A teaser went around earlier in the week; this is the full version, though unfortunately there are still some radio-DJ drops. The rhymes are measured, universal yet exposed, moving from missed last-minute jumpers to teenage acne. Hey, weren’t you in that jewel thief movie ? read more

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