Really? He had to get off the boat so he can walk on water (Matthew 14:15). Difficult takes a day, impossible takes a week (Matthew 19:26). Can you try to guess who Jay-z is trying to claim he is?
You’re not wrong. He basically blasphemed Christ in that verse. Also, in Empire State Of Mind; “Jesus can’t save you. Life starts when the church ends.”
large crowd gathered to see Jesus, only for him to rise on the third day after crucifixion (Luke 23:18-42). Jay-z is using a lot of sublime messages in this, and almost all his songs. " had to get off the boat so he can walk on water" (Matthew 14:15). "Difficult takes a day, impossible takes a week" (Matthew 19:26). Can you try to guess who Jay-z is trying to claim he is? Do you need more evidence? These are versus in other Jay-z songs, lets see if you can guess which songs there are..."Its the return of the vicar", "If Jesus is paying Lebron I am paying D-Wayde", "I am the rock (featuring Mavado, and Manado telling Jay-z (Jay-Hova) to guide him) etc. And lets look at Jay-z name closely after dropping the "z" from Jay, and adding the Hova, so now he is Jay Hova. Last but not least, how does Jay-z end his verse in the song "Never let me down?
One of the few remixes I love and in due part to Kanye's opening line, "Good moooorning, this ain't Vietnam, still, people losing legs, hands, arms, forreal."
@@jonathanbarry5351 Its a play on Robin Williams shouting, “Goooooood Morning Vietnam!!” in the movie GMV & also murder in the Chi similar to murder in the Vietnam War. Excellent writing.
"People lined up to see the Titanic sinkin, instead we rose from the ashes like a phoenix" WOW. What a line by Jigga, his whole verse is sick though. Kanye went in as well but Jay killed it.
large crows gathered to see Jesus, only for him to rise on the third day after crucifixion (Luke 23:18-42). Jay-z is using a lot of sublime messages in this, and almost all his songs. " had to get off the boat so he can walk on water" (Matthew 14:15). "Difficult takes a day, impossible takes a week" (Matthew 19:26). Can you try to guess who Jay-z is trying to claim he is? Do you need more evidence? These are versus in other Jay-z songs, lets see if you can guess which songs there are..."Its the return of the vicar", "If Jesus is paying Lebron I am paying D-Wayde", "I am the rock (featuring Mavado, and Manado telling Jay-z (Jay-Hova) to guide him) etc. And lets look at Jay-z name closely after dropping the "z" from Jay, and adding the Hova, so now he is Jay Hova. Last but not least, how does Jay-z end his verse in the song "Never let me down?
Steven Edelmann Bro wtf re you talking about Hova whole verse was on topic this was right after the dame dash and Hova roc a fella beak up. Roc-a-fella=Diamonds Diamonds are forever
@@unknownx7252 You should, coz its close to blasphemy. " had to get off the boat so he can walk on water" (Matthew 14:15). "Difficult takes a day, impossible takes a week" (Matthew 19:26). Can you try to guess who Jay-z is trying to claim he is?
@@unknownx7252 fair enough. But at least you know what jigga is portraying himself as, and if you don't have a problem with that, at least you made a conscience choice.
"Bleek could be one hit away his whole career/ As long as I'm alive he's a millionaire/ And even if I die he's in my will somewhere/ So he can just kick back and chill somewhere." This, for me, is when Jay became the GOAT. I was genuinely wondering how Bleek was doing when he said it the first time, and he let everyone know how real it is.
JayTheBig "Bleek could be one hit away his whole career/ As long as I'm alive he's a millionaire/ And even if I die he's in my will somewhere/ So he could just kick back and chill somewhere/ Oh yeah, he don't even have to write rhymes/ The dynasty like my money last you three lifetimes..." I mean, if you followed from Coming of Age on Reasonable Doubt to that sequence of lines...and you wondered what happened to Bleek, that's what. lol
The concept of this song is still so deep I don’t think anyone wants to talk about it. We die for these diamonds here in the state to floss, they die for the diamonds to stay alive.
Kanye's verse is so damn dope. People don't really think about the real cost of the jewels they wear or the clothes they wear because it's easier to not think about it. Jay-Z just switched real diamonds for roc nation which is genius in its self. One of my favorite songs period.
"I'm not a a businessman, I'm a business Mannn." "These ain't conflict diamonds, is they, don't lie to me man." Kanye and Jay Z are sick lyricists. Thanks to Kanye for shouting Africa and shedding light on conflict diamonds. I love you Africa.
Jay-Z has great lyrics on his verse."How could you falter, when you're the Rock Of Gibraltar? I'm not a businessman, I'm a business, man. Let me handle my business, damn."
large crows gathered to see Jesus, only for him to rise on the third day after crucifixion (Luke 23:18-42). Jay-z is using a lot of sublime messages in this, and almost all his songs. " had to get off the boat so he can walk on water" (Matthew 14:15). "Difficult takes a day, impossible takes a week" (Matthew 19:26). Can you try to guess who Jay-z is trying to claim he is? Do you need more evidence? These are versus in other Jay-z songs, lets see if you can guess which songs there are..."Its the return of the vicar", "If Jesus is paying Lebron I am paying D-Wayde", "I am the rock (featuring Mavado, and Manado telling Jay-z (Jay-Hova) to guide him) etc. And lets look at Jay-z name closely after dropping the "z" from Jay, and adding the Hova, so now he is Jay Hova. Last but not least, how does Jay-z end his verse in the song "Never let me down?
large crows gathered to see Jesus, only for him to rise on the third day after crucifixion (Luke 23:18-42). Jay-z is using a lot of sublime messages in this, and almost all his songs. " had to get off the boat so he can walk on water" (Matthew 14:15). "Difficult takes a day, impossible takes a week" (Matthew 19:26). Can you try to guess who Jay-z is trying to claim he is? Do you need more evidence? These are versus in other Jay-z songs, lets see if you can guess which songs there are..."Its the return of the vicar", "If Jesus is paying Lebron I am paying D-Wayde", "I am the rock (featuring Mavado, and Manado telling Jay-z (Jay-Hova) to guide him) etc. And lets look at Jay-z name closely after dropping the "z" from Jay, and adding the Hova, so now he is Jay Hova. Last but not least, how does Jay-z end his verse in the song "Never let me down?
A Rap Song cant go wrong when Kanye produced it and Jay rapped on it. People always mention Eminem and Dre or Snoop and Dre, Puffy and BIG, but Kanye and Jay are like a much better Production Rapper Duo
I got it from here, 'Ye, damn 🔥2024🔥 Kanyeez you got me 💔🎯🙏🏿 Young brother was trying to embarrass big brother. But big brother handled him lyrically 👑👌
"Bleek could be one hit away his whole career, as long as I'm alive he's a millionare, and even if I die he in my will somewhere, so he could just kick back and chill somewhere, oh yeah" jay gotz mad love for bleek
Maybe I'm in the minority, but Kanye's line: "Over here it's the drug trade we die from drugs. Over there they die from what we buy from drugs" is underrated
large crows gathered to see Jesus, only for him to rise on the third day after crucifixion (Luke 23:18-42). Jay-z is using a lot of sublime messages in this, and almost all his songs. " had to get off the boat so he can walk on water" (Matthew 14:15). "Difficult takes a day, impossible takes a week" (Matthew 19:26). Can you try to guess who Jay-z is trying to claim he is? Do you need more evidence? These are versus in other Jay-z songs, lets see if you can guess which songs there are..."Its the return of the vicar", "If Jesus is paying Lebron I am paying D-Wayde", "I am the rock (featuring Mavado, and Manado telling Jay-z (Jay-Hova) to guide him) etc. And lets look at Jay-z name closely after dropping the "z" from Jay, and adding the Hova, so now he is Jay Hova. Last but not least, how does Jay-z end his verse in the song "Never let me down?
Jay flipped the meaning of the title diamonds are Foreva , meaning rocafella is foreva ... The diamond is the sign for the roc ... U guys saying Jay rapped off topic are just dumb ....he talked about himself the current state of his diamond meaning his label u fools !!!!... That verse was cold and some of u need to listen again !!!!
Steven Edelmann "On that "Diamonds" remix I swore I spazzed Then my big brother came through and kicked my ass"-Kanye West, Big Brother verse 3 Even kanye admitted that Jay killed him on this verse but you're entitled to your opinion as a fan and individual. It's all open to interpretation.
"shirley bassey's in the rear sayin exactly" "what ive been sayin practically my whole career" "the diamond is forever, ive been minin this forever" "now the louis vutton don's timin couldnt be better" legendary lines from jay.........
Listen to what the song is really about. It has a great message about what really goes on in Sierra Leone with the diamonds. It's not about the rap here' it's about the message Kanye is trying to deliver.
large crows gathered to see Jesus, only for him to rise on the third day after crucifixion (Luke 23:18-42). Jay-z is using a lot of sublime messages in this, and almost all his songs. " had to get off the boat so he can walk on water" (Matthew 14:15). "Difficult takes a day, impossible takes a week" (Matthew 19:26). Can you try to guess who Jay-z is trying to claim he is? Do you need more evidence? These are versus in other Jay-z songs, lets see if you can guess which songs there are..."Its the return of the vicar", "If Jesus is paying Lebron I am paying D-Wayde", "I am the rock (featuring Mavado, and Manado telling Jay-z (Jay-Hova) to guide him) etc. And lets look at Jay-z name closely after dropping the "z" from Jay, and adding the Hova, so now he is Jay Hova. Last but not least, how does Jay-z end his verse in the song "Never let me down?
I’ve always loved this version more than the original. He really brings to light the ongoing issue of blood diamonds. If only this was paired with the music video
large crows gathered to see Jesus, only for him to rise on the third day after crucifixion (Luke 23:18-42). Jay-z is using a lot of sublime messages in this, and almost all his songs. " had to get off the boat so he can walk on water" (Matthew 14:15). "Difficult takes a day, impossible takes a week" (Matthew 19:26). Can you try to guess who Jay-z is trying to claim he is? Do you need more evidence? These are versus in other Jay-z songs, lets see if you can guess which songs there are..."Its the return of the vicar", "If Jesus is paying Lebron I am paying D-Wayde", "I am the rock (featuring Mavado, and Manado telling Jay-z (Jay-Hova) to guide him) etc. And lets look at Jay-z name closely after dropping the "z" from Jay, and adding the Hova, so now he is Jay Hova. Last but not least, how does Jay-z end his verse in the song "Never let me down?
When Jay spitted that part on his verse it simply went over my head mentally lol . I still don't know what he meant by " difficult takes a day , impossible takes a week!"
Thanks for the clarification pal. And people on this thread or video don't think Jay-Z is one of the best MC's/lyricist of all-time . Jay -Z put Kanye on to the rap game . There wouldn't be a Kanye without yours truly . Jiggaman
It seems like Jay recorded his verse for the original version and Kanye went and put it on the remix. It'd fit much better on the original track, but given how well Ye's verse leads into Jay's, it's more likely he just said fuck the subject matter lol
I like Kanye's verse more because his lyrics were conscious an meant something , actually gave me chills lol . But but Lyrically Jay did say some shit on top of some shit lol . But I will have to say Kanye made this song shine because of his topic of the song , it's real shit .
Listen again, Jay's exploring the theme of rocks, diamonds 'put under pressure, but his shit don't crack'...the entire 'business' of dealin rocks. He's a metaphorical genius so easy to miss things.
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I know Jays verse is fire, but Kanye’s is introspective and shines on conflict he views within the world, it’s amazing
I’m not a businessman I’m a business, man!
yeah Kanye was def spittin .
Yup
"They die from what we buy from drugs" 🔥
Second to last album he was attached
This beat gives me goosebumps. Say whatever you want about Kanye West - as a person. But there's one thing you can't deny, he's a musical genius.
Couldn’t agree more brother
I totally agree here in 2022
Still fax a decade later
Hope you're alive and well bro
aged like the finest wine
15 years down the line this is still a dope song
still one of the illest instrumentals ive ever heard in my life.
GRASSFED CHARLIE best to me for Kanye!
Still
to this DAY
Fgtyhhy5h7huigugyb
shut up
"difficult takes a day, impossible takes a week" I love it.
Really? He had to get off the boat so he can walk on water (Matthew 14:15). Difficult takes a day, impossible takes a week (Matthew 19:26). Can you try to guess who Jay-z is trying to claim he is?
@@mwanamazala5088 😐
@@mwanamazala5088 same bible said we are all Gods get tf off too much religiousness that was used and weaponized against black people for racism
You’re not wrong. He basically blasphemed Christ in that verse. Also, in Empire State Of Mind; “Jesus can’t save you. Life starts when the church ends.”
U woke up and said this quote today and just NEEDED to come looking for the song as I start working
Jay's verse, nothing but quotables...
large crowd gathered to see Jesus, only for him to rise on the third day after crucifixion (Luke 23:18-42). Jay-z is using a lot of sublime messages in this, and almost all his songs. " had to get off the boat so he can walk on water" (Matthew 14:15). "Difficult takes a day, impossible takes a week" (Matthew 19:26). Can you try to guess who Jay-z is trying to claim he is? Do you need more evidence? These are versus in other Jay-z songs, lets see if you can guess which songs there are..."Its the return of the vicar", "If Jesus is paying Lebron I am paying D-Wayde", "I am the rock (featuring Mavado, and Manado telling Jay-z (Jay-Hova) to guide him) etc. And lets look at Jay-z name closely after dropping the "z" from Jay, and adding the Hova, so now he is Jay Hova. Last but not least, how does Jay-z end his verse in the song "Never let me down?
@@mwanamazala5088 again it’s in the Bible that we are all Gods
Jay betrayed YE
@@Roy_MO no it doesn't say that. There's only 1 God and it's not us.
let them know
"I had to get off the boat so I could walk on water"
Haha love this song.
This line was STUPID HARD!!! 💯💯💯
He is saying he is Peter. That is why He said he is the Rock. Peter is translated as Cephas which is rock and he is Rocafella or Roc or Roc nation
The real question is are you still alive?
@@WyWid 12 years isnt that long ago
On the canopy, my stamina be enough for Pamela Anderson Lee
Am from Sierra Leone bro I feel so good when I listen this song🇸🇱🇸🇱🇸🇱🇸🇱🇸🇱
Same❤️
Listen to Jay's part before you think he ruined the track. By far one of the best Jay's verses.
@Joshua Khoury élève people were crazy. He killed it
He out rapped Kanye with half a verse.
Great handoff
@JB barry I disagree but hey 🤷♂️
@JB barry yea you said smoke. If you say it's close I can agree with you.. Smoke? Naaaa Jay had some fire lines.
I'm not a businessman I'm a business.... MAYUUUUUUUUUUUUNNNNNNN!!
Let me handle my business, damn
A decade later and he a billionaire
@@Outplayedqt listen to the song to see for yourself bro. Not that hard
@@rockstatus90 2 years later and he’s richer
Crazy didn’t even catch it when I first heard it so much shit he says flys over peoples head a genius on the 🎤
the way jay enters his verse is just masterful...
Yup!
I got it from here Ye, damn!
Crazy
Jay knows how to talk his shit fr
One of the few remixes I love and in due part to Kanye's opening line,
"Good moooorning, this ain't Vietnam, still, people losing legs, hands, arms, forreal."
Nice ,I taught it was c'mon man this ain't Vietnam
@@jonathanbarry5351 Its a play on Robin Williams shouting, “Goooooood Morning Vietnam!!” in the movie GMV & also murder in the Chi similar to murder in the Vietnam War. Excellent writing.
@@shedparker damn makes alot of sense,
"People lined up to see the Titanic sinkin, instead we rose from the ashes like a phoenix" WOW. What a line by Jigga, his whole verse is sick though. Kanye went in as well but Jay killed it.
large crows gathered to see Jesus, only for him to rise on the third day after crucifixion (Luke 23:18-42). Jay-z is using a lot of sublime messages in this, and almost all his songs. " had to get off the boat so he can walk on water" (Matthew 14:15). "Difficult takes a day, impossible takes a week" (Matthew 19:26). Can you try to guess who Jay-z is trying to claim he is? Do you need more evidence? These are versus in other Jay-z songs, lets see if you can guess which songs there are..."Its the return of the vicar", "If Jesus is paying Lebron I am paying D-Wayde", "I am the rock (featuring Mavado, and Manado telling Jay-z (Jay-Hova) to guide him) etc. And lets look at Jay-z name closely after dropping the "z" from Jay, and adding the Hova, so now he is Jay Hova. Last but not least, how does Jay-z end his verse in the song "Never let me down?
Jay Z hook took this record to the next level.
Jay-Z ruins it for me
***** I had to step off the boat to walk on water...juz that though
Steven Edelmann
Bro wtf re you talking about Hova whole verse was on topic this was right after the dame dash and Hova roc a fella beak up. Roc-a-fella=Diamonds Diamonds are forever
I came just for Jay's verse!
@@itsyoungmic What?! Jigga slays it with such ease!
One of the best, if not THE best beat Kanye has ever produced. Jay-Z just annihilated the track with his incredible verse. Crazy.
This is nothing to me difficult takes a day impossible takes a week, im not a businessman im a BUSINESS man let me handle my business dam... classic!
Got chills when I first heard that!
Mad quotables from one verse
@@unknownx7252 You should, coz its close to blasphemy. " had to get off the boat so he can walk on water" (Matthew 14:15). "Difficult takes a day, impossible takes a week" (Matthew 19:26). Can you try to guess who Jay-z is trying to claim he is?
@@mwanamazala5088 depends on your beliefs. We all don't see the spiritual realm the same, it's all anecdotal.
@@unknownx7252 fair enough. But at least you know what jigga is portraying himself as, and if you don't have a problem with that, at least you made a conscience choice.
"Bleek could be one hit away his whole career/ As long as I'm alive he's a millionaire/ And even if I die he's in my will somewhere/ So he can just kick back and chill somewhere." This, for me, is when Jay became the GOAT. I was genuinely wondering how Bleek was doing when he said it the first time, and he let everyone know how real it is.
"On that "Diamonds" remix, I swore I spazzed
Then my Big Brother came through and kicked my ass ♥"
🤙🤘🖖🤞✌🖐✋👌🖕🤝
This line brought me here in Nov 2019.😎
Trust a Big Brother to give you a good whopping.
I usually have to replay Jay’s verse about 17 times before I move on to another song. Shit is too 🔥
Totally Agree
Whole Song
That Jay-Z verse is lyrically genius.
Facts
JayTheBig "Bleek could be one hit away his whole career/
As long as I'm alive he's a millionaire/
And even if I die he's in my will somewhere/
So he could just kick back and chill somewhere/
Oh yeah, he don't even have to write rhymes/
The dynasty like my money last you three lifetimes..."
I mean, if you followed from Coming of Age on Reasonable Doubt to that sequence of lines...and you wondered what happened to Bleek, that's what. lol
Lol word , Bleek kicked back chilling some where right now 💯
Jodie Martinez What most don't know is that all four of Bleek's solo albums sold at least 500,000 copies (gold).
JayTheBig
Im not a business man Im A BUSINESSMAN
"I got it from Ye. Damn!" What followed after I'm surprised the fire brigade weren't called.
Absolutely 😆
The concept of this song is still so deep I don’t think anyone wants to talk about it. We die for these diamonds here in the state to floss, they die for the diamonds to stay alive.
I never realized how much Jay-z killed Kanye's verse until i noticed this Big Brother line
Wen he says forever seem like a mighty long time. 😭😭🤣🔥
That's exactly why I am here to listen.
🤣🤣
Me neither
Same lol
Very true.
Kanye's verse is so damn dope. People don't really think about the real cost of the jewels they wear or the clothes they wear because it's easier to not think about it.
Jay-Z just switched real diamonds for roc nation which is genius in its self. One of my favorite songs period.
Kanye did it in the original song. It's only in this remix that Kanye talk about Sierra Leone
"I'm not a a businessman, I'm a business Mannn." "These ain't conflict diamonds, is they, don't lie to me man." Kanye and Jay Z are sick lyricists. Thanks to Kanye for shouting Africa and shedding light on conflict diamonds. I love you Africa.
Jay-Z has great lyrics on his verse."How could you falter, when you're the Rock Of Gibraltar? I'm not a businessman, I'm a business, man. Let me handle my business, damn."
Dude how did he come up with that shit....LEGEND
@ayooooooo6257 yea that was a shot at Dame for sure
"People lined up to see the Titanic sinkin'
Instead we rose from the ash like a phoenix"
Sick!
large crows gathered to see Jesus, only for him to rise on the third day after crucifixion (Luke 23:18-42). Jay-z is using a lot of sublime messages in this, and almost all his songs. " had to get off the boat so he can walk on water" (Matthew 14:15). "Difficult takes a day, impossible takes a week" (Matthew 19:26). Can you try to guess who Jay-z is trying to claim he is? Do you need more evidence? These are versus in other Jay-z songs, lets see if you can guess which songs there are..."Its the return of the vicar", "If Jesus is paying Lebron I am paying D-Wayde", "I am the rock (featuring Mavado, and Manado telling Jay-z (Jay-Hova) to guide him) etc. And lets look at Jay-z name closely after dropping the "z" from Jay, and adding the Hova, so now he is Jay Hova. Last but not least, how does Jay-z end his verse in the song "Never let me down?
Jay Z's verse, wow just wow!!
Swear it was!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥
large crows gathered to see Jesus, only for him to rise on the third day after crucifixion (Luke 23:18-42). Jay-z is using a lot of sublime messages in this, and almost all his songs. " had to get off the boat so he can walk on water" (Matthew 14:15). "Difficult takes a day, impossible takes a week" (Matthew 19:26). Can you try to guess who Jay-z is trying to claim he is? Do you need more evidence? These are versus in other Jay-z songs, lets see if you can guess which songs there are..."Its the return of the vicar", "If Jesus is paying Lebron I am paying D-Wayde", "I am the rock (featuring Mavado, and Manado telling Jay-z (Jay-Hova) to guide him) etc. And lets look at Jay-z name closely after dropping the "z" from Jay, and adding the Hova, so now he is Jay Hova. Last but not least, how does Jay-z end his verse in the song "Never let me down?
Damn I miss this Kanye.
One of the most under appreciated songs. Jay-Z, I salute you.
Think about how genius Kanye’s verse is, connecting blood diamonds to the shit we glorify over here. Fucking sick
Had to replay Jay's verse over and over and over!!!
"This track is that Indian dance to bring our rain back" one of my favorite quotes that gives me what I need everytime .
A Rap Song cant go wrong when Kanye produced it and Jay rapped on it.
People always mention Eminem and Dre or Snoop and Dre, Puffy and BIG, but Kanye and Jay are like a much better Production Rapper Duo
I got it from here, 'Ye, damn 🔥2024🔥 Kanyeez you got me 💔🎯🙏🏿 Young brother was trying to embarrass big brother. But big brother handled him lyrically 👑👌
This is still my favorite Jay-Z verse of all time. Kanye killed it too but Jay’s verse is too iconic and has too many quotables. Classic Remix.
18+ years later and the replay value is richer than ever.
Difficult takes a day, impossible takes a week 🔥
"Bleek could be one hit away his whole career, as long as I'm alive he's a millionare, and even if I die he in my will somewhere, so he could just kick back and chill somewhere, oh yeah" jay gotz mad love for bleek
jigga killed this track especially the way he opened his verse wow just classic
I thought my Jesus piece was so harmless, till I seen a picture of a shorty armless.
Maybe I'm in the minority, but
Kanye's line: "Over here it's the drug trade we die from drugs. Over there they die from what we buy from drugs" is underrated
1 of Jay Z's best verses EVER!
large crows gathered to see Jesus, only for him to rise on the third day after crucifixion (Luke 23:18-42). Jay-z is using a lot of sublime messages in this, and almost all his songs. " had to get off the boat so he can walk on water" (Matthew 14:15). "Difficult takes a day, impossible takes a week" (Matthew 19:26). Can you try to guess who Jay-z is trying to claim he is? Do you need more evidence? These are versus in other Jay-z songs, lets see if you can guess which songs there are..."Its the return of the vicar", "If Jesus is paying Lebron I am paying D-Wayde", "I am the rock (featuring Mavado, and Manado telling Jay-z (Jay-Hova) to guide him) etc. And lets look at Jay-z name closely after dropping the "z" from Jay, and adding the Hova, so now he is Jay Hova. Last but not least, how does Jay-z end his verse in the song "Never let me down?
@@sparkie4604 well, then how generous am I to share knowledge for free. You are welcome dear.
@Mwana Mazala Who you know flow vicious as me?
Yet so religiously, that's why they call me Hov'
I get the spoils 'cause the victor is me~ Blueprint 2
"best n deepest rap lyrics ever"
- Oz Zagalo
Magic & Jordan one track
TM Curtis Jr need watch the throne 2
Jay zs best verse in ly opinion. Less complex than others, but the most emotional and motivating . He floated on this
2023 and this remix still one of the best collabs ever. Beat🔥 Ye Verse 🔥 Jay verse 🔥 Shirley Bassey Sample 🔥 FLAWLESS VICTORY!
Jay flipped the meaning of the title diamonds are Foreva , meaning rocafella is foreva ... The diamond is the sign for the roc ... U guys saying Jay rapped off topic are just dumb ....he talked about himself the current state of his diamond meaning his label u fools !!!!... That verse was cold and some of u need to listen again !!!!
Thank you a least someone understood the concept
Didn't he give rocafella to kanye? don't shoot me if I'm wrong
Steven Edelmann "On that "Diamonds" remix I swore I spazzed
Then my big brother came through and kicked my ass"-Kanye West, Big Brother verse 3
Even kanye admitted that Jay killed him on this verse but you're entitled to your opinion as a fan and individual. It's all open to interpretation.
Steven Edelmann lol "vapid" and "banal" - such a try hard on such a minor issue.
Fred Nietzsche I think most sixth graders could use those words correctly in a sentence.
Awesome song. Love Jay-Z's verse.
"I had to get off the boat so I could walk on water"
Damn you left this comment when I was 2 years old
@@joshcrook6975 damn
hope you’re still a kanye fan
@@joshcrook6975 🤣🤣🤣
Not a Kanye fan but once a year I have to sit back and listen to this masterpiece of production
Hell yeah main
you can hate him as a person, but not as a artist
That makes you fan 😆
@@clipsnedits12 I dont hate anyone except warlords & venture capitalists.
@@GU__NI listening to a song once a year does not make you a fan of an artist... even if it was just 10 times a year still no...
JAYZ IS A BEAST!
A Dynasty like my money last 3 LIFEtimes!!!
Yeats later this still one of the rawest tracks of all time. They both went insane!
Putting this song on the album twice, as a remix and the normal track, was an amazing idea
"shirley bassey's in the rear sayin exactly"
"what ive been sayin practically my whole career"
"the diamond is forever, ive been minin this forever"
"now the louis vutton don's timin couldnt be better"
legendary lines from jay.........
One of the greatest beats ever and one of Ye's best song
Every single word in Kanye's lines hit HARD!!!
this will always be one of kanye's best beats ever.
this aged well
@@voss9352 I don't get it. It's still one of Kanye's best beats ever. Or are you saying that this beat aged well?
@@roychi im saying it's still one of his best. it's crazy that you called it 13 years ago lol
@@voss9352lol ok yeah, def still so good. i miss old kanye
@@roychi crazy that you're still around
The pressure's on, but guess who ain't gonna crack? 🤣🤣🤣Haha, pardon me, I had to laugh at that
Listen to what the song is really about. It has a great message about what really goes on in Sierra Leone with the diamonds. It's not about the rap here' it's about the message Kanye is trying to deliver.
Jay's verse referred to his breakup with Rocafella brass (Dame and Big) and it ties in perfectly with the title. Big Brother definitely kick his ass.
Jay verse is straight legendary here
"How could you falter when you're the Rock of Gibraltar?
I had to get off the boat so I could walk on water"
large crows gathered to see Jesus, only for him to rise on the third day after crucifixion (Luke 23:18-42). Jay-z is using a lot of sublime messages in this, and almost all his songs. " had to get off the boat so he can walk on water" (Matthew 14:15). "Difficult takes a day, impossible takes a week" (Matthew 19:26). Can you try to guess who Jay-z is trying to claim he is? Do you need more evidence? These are versus in other Jay-z songs, lets see if you can guess which songs there are..."Its the return of the vicar", "If Jesus is paying Lebron I am paying D-Wayde", "I am the rock (featuring Mavado, and Manado telling Jay-z (Jay-Hova) to guide him) etc. And lets look at Jay-z name closely after dropping the "z" from Jay, and adding the Hova, so now he is Jay Hova. Last but not least, how does Jay-z end his verse in the song "Never let me down?
@@mwanamazala5088 bro its been 10 years
I've only heard a few extra seconds of the original singer's track now, and it already gives me chills.
jay and kanye together is genius and a gift to hip hop!
You need to leave this place fast when it goes out, run fly, far
A masterpiece!!
Kanye kilt his verse 💯💯💯
Much love for this gem. On fire. Still one of the best rap tracks ever.
On that Diamonds remix, I swore I spazz.
Then big brother came through and kicked my ass.
Sibling rivalry, only I could see
Probably the best hand off of the mic I've ever heard.
If your waiting for the end, the dynasty sign, it will seem like forever; is a mighty long time.!
AMAZING REMIX! and great meaning! and Jova was on point like always.
Type of song that gets you bumping in your car speakers. Kanye's music just knows how to gets you hyped with his beats
"As long as I'm alive, he's a millionaire." I'd love to be in Bleek's position.
I Swear
Even if I die he's in my will somewhere.
Next thing you know you’re dead by the age of 33
"As long as Jay a millionaire Imma never go broke"
the background screaming at 2:40 - 2:45 is soooo sick
fuck a madrid fan
danny brown
how that does have anything to what he just implied ? troll much ?
it's a playfull joke from a barca fan. now fuck off - not a playfull one
danny brown fuck barcelona
@@lazer1235 I AM THE ONE WHO KNOCKS
Listening and loving this during 2021 Lockdown.
20 years later and still one of the greatest songs of all time
Kanye West killed the Hov verse took the song to a whole nother level
I definitely agree
Agreed
the pressure is on but guess who aint gonna CRACK!!!
Jay mentioning that Bleek is always gonna be secured financially was sick. I Respect That.
Jay went so hard on this remix. Quotable after quotable!!
I’ve always loved this version more than the original. He really brings to light the ongoing issue of blood diamonds. If only this was paired with the music video
This was like one of the first rap songs I actually remember finding on my own.
"On the Diamonds remix i swear i spazzed! Till big brother came through and kicked my ass!" - Kanye West
Wasn’t messin around when he said “yup, I got it from here ye” DAMN!!
Top 5 Hov verse ever!!!!
Let’s go DUSTIN PORIER 💎
Kanye always knows what he's doing, each and every time we doubted it, we were always proven wrong in masses. I dont doubt him anymore
See why Jay-Z. Said it hard anybody to do a verses with him
Eminem could easily
Still the best mashup I’ve ever heard
its not a mashup
A f@ckin masterpiece.
Actually read the lyrics before calling people ignorant please.
He raps about rocafella and actual diamonds as well.
Jump off the boat to walk on water! CLASSIC ❤
Difficult takes a week impossible takes a day
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
"Had to get off the boat, to walk on water" damn
no matter how difficult or impossible something is jay can get it done and get it done fast
large crows gathered to see Jesus, only for him to rise on the third day after crucifixion (Luke 23:18-42). Jay-z is using a lot of sublime messages in this, and almost all his songs. " had to get off the boat so he can walk on water" (Matthew 14:15). "Difficult takes a day, impossible takes a week" (Matthew 19:26). Can you try to guess who Jay-z is trying to claim he is? Do you need more evidence? These are versus in other Jay-z songs, lets see if you can guess which songs there are..."Its the return of the vicar", "If Jesus is paying Lebron I am paying D-Wayde", "I am the rock (featuring Mavado, and Manado telling Jay-z (Jay-Hova) to guide him) etc. And lets look at Jay-z name closely after dropping the "z" from Jay, and adding the Hova, so now he is Jay Hova. Last but not least, how does Jay-z end his verse in the song "Never let me down?
Had to come back to this real quick and it's still fire
2019 keep it 💯 and LIKE
Intro gives me the chills
difficult takes a day impossible takes a week!!!!
When Jay spitted that part on his verse it simply went over my head mentally lol . I still don't know what he meant by " difficult takes a day , impossible takes a week!"
lol i recon he means theres no challenge he cannot over-come.
Thanks for the clarification pal. And people on this thread or video don't think Jay-Z is one of the best MC's/lyricist of all-time . Jay -Z put Kanye on to the rap game . There wouldn't be a Kanye without yours truly . Jiggaman
Yeah he is mega-talented, i think people compare people to much, kanye , nas ,Jay are all different but are all extremely talented
I like how how ye Convicts himself and just being straight up..like know this is bad but I'm tempted to rock jewels
While I love Jay Z. I felt his verse was not suited in this song. Kanye rapping about blood diamonds, Jay rapping about how successful he is.
That's all Jay ever raps about...
Kyle Smith i beg to differ... renegade
It seems like Jay recorded his verse for the original version and Kanye went and put it on the remix. It'd fit much better on the original track, but given how well Ye's verse leads into Jay's, it's more likely he just said fuck the subject matter lol
I like Kanye's verse more because his lyrics were conscious an meant something , actually gave me chills lol . But but Lyrically Jay did say some shit on top of some shit lol . But I will have to say Kanye made this song shine because of his topic of the song , it's real shit .
Listen again, Jay's exploring the theme of rocks, diamonds 'put under pressure, but his shit don't crack'...the entire 'business' of dealin rocks. He's a metaphorical genius so easy to miss things.
Shirley sounds great lol, cool to use an old Bond song as a background