Top Ten Best Jay-Z Songs

D'Evils is truly one of the best hip-hop songs of all time. The subject matter, unlike what comment before me said, is about materialism and how money change a person and everything around it. Premo beat, as always, is perfect along with the samples. Jay-Z flow is on point and he makes it look effortless. And the thing that amazed me, the lyrics are one of the best I've heard. Almost all lines have multiple meanings, there's even quadruple-entendre. A lot of biblical reference, which showcase Hova cultural knowledge.

P. S: "Its One of the Best Songs here talks Jay bout Illuminati and he is possessed by Illuminati in the Chorus are Nas and snoop dogg its really cool it helps the song too to Be one of the best"
It's not Nas, it's Prodigy from the duo Mobb Deep.

D'evils! Insane beats and sampling by DJ Premier and a smooth as flow by Hova. Great subject matter of money and corruption as well.

Its One of the Best Songs here talks Jay bout Illuminati and he is possessed by Illuminati in the Chorus are Nas and snoop dogg its really cool it helps the song too to Be one of the best

This list is retarded, this is what it should look like:
1. Encore
2. Renegade
3. Dirt Off Your Shoulder
4. 99 Problems
5. Izzo or Big Pimpin
New Jay-Z is crap, the old stuff was much better, vote for the old songs people.

why did I have to put this up, best by far, #1 for sure

schlah

Rap And Rock Collabo. Its One Out The 3 I Like. Run D. M. C. And Aerosmith & Weezer And Lil Wayne.

xXLennyKingXx

The only diss song against Nas that is worth listening to.

Jay Z has many different types of songs, but he is arguably at his best when he reflects on his past life. In this song he does just that with stunning ability. Not a single line in this song is filler. " I'm from where the church is the flakiest, and people have been praying to god so long that they atheist. "

Jay-Z has the artistic ability to create many types of songs. But in this song he refers to his past life with such tremendous truth and skill I cannot say that any other song beats it.

P.S. do not vote unless you've listened to his older songs.

Makes you bob your head, solid lyrics. Underrated. One of my favorites.

H.O.V.A.
Jay-Z is the best rapper in the game, back in the day and still now. Roc Boys (And the Winner Is) is a classic song with a nice music video. And the best flow I'v ever heard Jay-Z Rap.

Anti-mainstream masterpiece. Truly shows jay-z believes in quality music and talent

Brilliant, the song talks about current times and really shows jay-z's quality

xXLennyKingXx

Never change for me it my favourate track in my life, it makes me cry all the time. Here is my top 10, never change, real as it gets, song cry, take over, Lucifer, blueprit 2. Lost one, excuse me and its like that.

Uplifting melody, amazing jazzy flow, seriously clever lyrics. Top 10 Jay Z for sure.

This song is just Amazing. From start to end you just wanna keep moving. This song is definitely one of my favorites now. With 99 Problems, and Dirt off your shoulder.

Way to much of his new music is at the top of the list. People need to go back and listen to Reasonable doubt and The Blueprint

I honestly can't even believe this song wasn't even mentioned yet, if you guys have not heard it yet you really need too cause its incredible. I love so many jay z songs and have studied them all and this one is still my favorite. Best beat and hook and lyrics of course are great too

great rap with brilliant vocals form chris martin just one of the best amazing !

most original song by hova on his best album

AYO MAN THIS SONG IS GREAT! IT IS BETTER THAN BIG PIMPIN OR HARD KNOCK LIFE. IT'S THE BEST OF JAY-Z! YOU MUST LISTEN TO THIS.

This was a great song, so were the following, which most haven't heard of:
-my 1st song
-heart of he city
-moment of clarity
-all I need
-blueprint 2 (the title track)