Jay-Z in 8

Matt Roush says...

Call it an epic rap session — about rap. In an eight-part docuseries, marking the directorial documentary debut of legendary record producer Rick Rubin, rap superstar Jaÿ-Z sits with Rubin to reflect on his life, his creative process, and his career as represented in his lyrics, from his Reasonable Doubt debut onward. “Around 9 is when I caught the bug, like being obsessed. I would write every day,” he reveals. The series airs two episodes a week, and on the first night, they discuss the influences and inspirations behind tracks including “Intro,” “Meet the Parents,” “Can’t Knock the Hustle,” “What More Can I Say,” “Brooklyn’s Finest,” and “I Love the Dough.”

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