Audiomack is a free music streaming and discovery platform that allows artists to share their music and fans to discover new artists, songs, albums, mixtapes, playlists and more. ' Oceans ' is a song by American rapper Jay-Z recorded for his twelfth studio album Magna Carta Holy Grail. The song features American singer Frank Ocean and was produced by Pharrell Williams, with additional production from Timbaland. The song has peaked at number 83 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. Jay-Z began his music career in the 1980s, building a reputation as a fledgling rapper in his hometown of Brooklyn and collaborating with his mentor and fellow rapper Jaz-O. Jay-Z later founded Roc-A-Fella Records with close friends Damon Dash and Kareem 'Biggs' Burke and released his debut studio album Reasonable Doubt in June 1996. West and Jay-Z argued for four days about having them included on the Watch the Throne, however West eventually relented and the duo recorded 'No Church in the Wild' and 'Made in America'. In an interview with Zane Lowe, Jay-Z said: 'There were no lyrics on 'Holy Grail' and I recorded 'Oceans' and I played those records for Kanye,' Jay explained.
Biography
Sean Corey Carter, professionally famous as Jay-Z, was born and brought up in Brooklyn, New York. His father left the family when Sean was just a kid, and they were constantly short of money. So the boy soon became independent and learned how to take care of himself. He started rapping being a teenager, and in the neighborhood, people called him Jazzy, or Jay-Z. Once, when Jay-Z was wondering around the streets, he accidentally ran across a rapper with small fame called Big Jaz, or Jay-O. The colleague told to the fresher some of his experience about show business and advised what to do in order to become prominent in rap circles. Jay-Z was the member of the hip-hop command Original Flavor for a short time, but then instead of signing to a major recording company, he decided to start his own label Roc-a-Fella Records. Having found a reputable distributor Priority Records (which later would become Def Jam, headed by Jay-Z himself), the artist recorded his debut album Reasonable Doubt in 1996. Such guest celebrities as Mary J. Blige and Notorious B.I.G. along with the theme of gangster life made the whole New York talk about Jay-Z.
In 1997, the autobiographic disc In My Lifetime, Vol. 1, fortified the success of the Reasonable Doubt. Besides the hardcore tracks, the work featured pop rap - such things, as Sunshine and The City Is Mine showed that Jay-Z is not serious and brutal all the time and exposed him to a wider auditory. Next year the album Vol. 2: Hard Knock Life saw light and brought the first Grammy award to the rapper. Being faithful to the one-year-one-record tradition, Jay-Z issued Vol. 3: Life And Times Of S. Carter in 1999. Dr. Dre and Timbaland produced this epic thing, full of sincere stories from Jay-Z's hard times, while singles Big Pimpin and Do It Again (Put Ya Hands Up) became big hits. In 2000, the rapper had one more ace in the pocket - the full-length Dynasty Roc La Familia, which was much contributed by his protégés. The highly lyrical and passionate composition I Just Wanna Love U (Give It 2 Me) became the loudest success from the work. The sixth masterpiece titled The Blueprint affirmed Jay-Z's top position in rap in 2001. Around the same time, the scandalous rivalry between the rapper and his colleague Nas began - for the whole year both of them devoted angry and witty rap odes to each other, which greatly contributed to the popularity of both Jay-Z and Nas.
It could be that rivalry that greatly inspired Jay-Z - he secluded himself in the studio, where he wrote about 40 songs, 25 of which featured the double disc The Blueprint: The Gift & The Curse, which saw light in 2002. The cover for 2Pac's song 03 Bonnie & Clyde, featuring Beyonce, became the lead hit from the album. By that moment, it was clear that the two artists had a romance. In 2003, after the release of The Black Album, the performer announced his departure from rapping. The same year he had a farewell tour with rapper R. Kelly, which finished in pretty sum lawsuits to each other from both. In 2004, the retired artist became the Def Jam Records president. The company endured a crisis by that moment, but Jay-Z managed the situation. In 2005, he made a concert titled I Declare A War, during which made public his come back in rap. In 2006, the rapper made a forceful re-ignition with the long anticipated by fans album Kingdom Come. Next year he made the listeners amused with the album American Gangster, which was written under the impression from the eponymous film and contained Jay-Z's speculations on the theme of streets life.
In 2009, Jay-Z was ready with his brand new record The Blueprint, Vol. 3. Despite extended speculations on the artist’s creative recession, he proved that he was still able to make fascinating music.
Studio Albums
The Blueprint 3
American Gangster
Kingdom Come
Singles
Compilation albums
Lives
Soundtracks
PLAYLIST: BRYCE VINE
The hip-hop-influenced singer takes us a nostalgic ride for his go-to road trip playlist.
The thought of us jetting across the globe with suitcase in one hand, plane ticket in the other has been erased this year by the pandemic that shall not be named. Instead, we’ve been limited to city breaks and countryside trips, but who said this had be boring? Here to provide us with the tunes on those long-winded car rides is genre-less multi-platinum singer Bryce Vine with his repeat button-breaking road trip playlist. Filled with euphoric sing-a-long tunes and hits that’ll throw you right back to the good old days, Vine’s playlist includes the likes of the legendary Jay Z and everyone favourite in-your-feels go-to Frank Ocean.
Known for his eclectic hip-hop-influenced sound and high energy productions, the singer has amassed a diverse discography over the years with hits with “Drew Barrymore” and his debut album Carnival. With more music on the way, the laid-back singer is here to guide us through our pending fun-filled road trips.
Check out the playlist below…
Tupac – “How Do You Want It”
“A throwback to one of my all-time favourite feel-good rap songs. A fun song to learn all the words to and recite with your friends on the long car ride.”
Death Cab for Cutie – “You Are a Tourist”
“The title of this song says it all. Every time I head on a new adventure somewhere in the world – this song adds to the magic and excitement of living as a tourist.”
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Kings of Leon – “Waste a Moment”
“Whether it’s jogging in my neighbourhood or driving down the PCH with the windows down, this song just gets me excited to be on the move.”
Jay-Z – “Lost One”
“From that infectious piano riff to the stories being told through the lyrics, this is one of my favourite songs to jam out to when creating a nostalgic memory.”
Bombay Bicycle Club – “Eat, Sleep, Wake (Nothing But You)”
“I remember listening to this song on my headphones on the van during my first European headline tour. It makes me excited to drive or be driven.”
Primitive Radio Gods – “Standing Outside a Broken Phone Booth with Money in My Hand”
“Easily one of the most underrated 90’s jams of all time and perfect for a nighttime drive.”
Wiz Khalifa – “The Race”
“Another great night drive track, whether you’re a stoner or not.”
Maverick Sabre – “Drifting”
“I tend to jump around with my playlist on a road trip but this is a song I never skip. To me, this is the musical equivalent to the word “travel”.
Frank Ocean – “Super Rich Kids”
“A classic and easily one of Frank’s best. This one feels like a lazy summer day so much you can almost feel the wind in your hair while listening.”
Naughty by Nature – “Feel Me Flow”
“Another amazing feel-good rap anthem. My friends and I blast this song on the way to almost anywhere.”
Jamie T – “Sticks ‘N’ Stones”
“Having grown up on punk rock, this song is a British alternative treasure that makes me want to hop on a train, plane, or car and go wherever the next journey takes me.”
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