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Jay-Z & Dupri: How 'Reasonable Doubt' Sparked a Hit
16 Jul
Summary
- Jermaine Dupri listened to 'Reasonable Doubt' before collaborating.
- A specific lyric sparked the idea for 'Money Ain't a Thang'.
- The song concludes Jay-Z's 'Vol. 2... Hard Knock Life' album.
Jermaine Dupri recently shared the origins of his 1998 hit collaboration with Jay-Z, "Money Ain't a Thang." Dupri was inspired to work with the rapper after hearing his unique cadence and recognizing his rising prominence in the hip-hop scene.
During a drive to a photoshoot, Dupri listened to Jay-Z's "Reasonable Doubt." The album's opening track, "Can't Knock the Hustle," and a specific lyric within it ignited the idea for their future hit.
"Money Ain't a Thang" is the concluding track on Jay-Z's third album, "Vol. 2... Hard Knock Life." The song was performed by the artists recently during Jay-Z's residency at Yankee Stadium.
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