Roc Boys (and the Winner is)...
Jay-Z
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And the winner is Hov, my man? speech! First of all I wan' thank my connect The most important person with all due respect Thanks for to duffle bag, the brown paper bag The Nike shoe box for holding all this cash Boys in blue who put greed before the badge The first pusher whoever made the stash The Roc Boys in the building tonight Oh what a feeling I'm feeling life Thanks to the lames, niggas bad aim Thanks to a little change I tore you out the game Bullet wounds will stop your bafoonery Thanks to the pastor rapping at your eulogy To Lil Kim and them, you know the women friend Who, carry the work cross state for a gentlemen Yeah, thanks to all the hustlers And most importantly you, the customer The Roc Boys in the building tonight Oh what a feeling, I'm feeling life You don't even gotta bring ya paper out We the dope boys of the year, drinks is on the house (We in the house, hou-, hou-) The Roc Boys in the building tonight Look at how I'm chilling, I'm killing this ice You don't even gotta bring ya purses out We the dope boys of the year, drinks is on the house (We in the house, hou, hou) (We in the house, hou, hou, hey!) Let ya hair down baby, I just hit a score Pick any place on the planet, pick a shore Take what the Forbes figure, then figure more Cause they forgot to account what I did with the raw Pick a time, lets pick apart some stores Pick a weekend for freaking for figure fours I figure frauds never hit a lick before So they don't know the feeling when them things get across Put ya hand out the window, feel the force Feel the Porsche, hit the frost Ice cold, jewels got no flaws Drop got no top, you on the top floor Pink Rosay, think OJ I get away with murder when I sling yay Niggas got less steps then Britney That means it ain't stepped on, dig me? The Roc Boys in the building tonight Oh what a feeling, I'm feeling life You don't even gotta bring ya paper out We the dope boys of the year, drinks is on the house (We in the house, hou-, hou-) The Roc Boys in the building tonight Look at how I'm chilling, I'm killing this ice You don't even gotta bring ya purses out We the dope boys of the year, drinks is on the house (We in the house, hou, hou) (We in the house, hou, hou, hey!) Red Porsche's, rare portraits Red glocks if you dare come near the fortress This apple sauce is from the apple orchid This kinda talk is only reserved for the bosses Which means I get it from the ground Which means you get it when I'm around Rich niggas, black bar mitzvahs Mazel tav, it's a celebration bitches, la heim I wish for you a hundred years of success but it's my time Cheers, toast to crime Number one b-boy, chain nigga rhyme The Roc Boys in the building tonight Oh what a feeling, I'm feeling life You don't even gotta bring ya paper out We the dope boys of the year, drinks is on the house (We in the house, hou-, hou-) The Roc Boys in the building tonight Look at how I'm chilling, I'm killing this ice You don't even gotta bring ya purses out We the dope boys of the year, drinks is on the house (We in the house, hou, hou) (We in the house, hou, hou, hey!) The Roc Boys in the building tonight Oh what a feeling, I'm feeling life You don't even gotta bring ya paper out We the dope boys of the year, drinks is on the house (We in the house, hou-, hou-) The Roc Boys in the building tonight Look at how I'm chilling, I'm killing this ice You don't even gotta bring ya purses out We the dope boys of the year, drinks is on the house (We in the house, hou, hou) (We in the house, hou, hou, hey!)
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Written by: David Guy, Delano Matthews, Gabriel Roth, Homer Steinweiss, Leon Michels, Levar Coppin, Michael Deller, Sean Combs, Shawn Carter, Thomas Brenneck
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Artist Information"Roc Boys (And the Winner Is)..." is a song by Jay-Z, one of the most successful rappers and businessmen in the music industry. He has won 23 Grammy Awards, holds the record for most number one albums by a solo artist on the Billboard 200, and was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2017.
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Album InformationThe song is from his 2007 album, "American Gangster". This album was ranked number 3 on Rolling Stone's list of the Top 50 Albums of 2007.
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Song Inspiration"Roc Boys (And the Winner Is)..." and the entire "American Gangster" album were inspired by the movie of the same name. Jay-Z saw a screening of the film and felt its themes resonated with his early life, leading to this creative endeavor.
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Genre and StyleThe song is primarily hip hop, featuring trumpets and a Big Band-style sound, showcasing a different realm of Jay-Z's musical versatility. It marked a departure from conventional hip-hop themes and delved into somewhat noir territory.
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Guest Features"Roc Boys (And the Winner Is)..." has a star-studded guest list that includes Kanye West, Beyonce, and Cassie. These artists provide background vocals for the track.
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Chart PerformanceUpon release, the song reached the 63rd spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It also reached number 2 on the Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles chart.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song was directed by Chris Robinson and features cameos from multiple celebrities, including Diddy, Mariah Carey, and Nas.
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Awards"Roc Boys (And the Winner Is)..." won the award for Best Rap Solo Performance at the 50th Annual Grammy Awards.
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Cultural ImpactThe song was used extensively in media and advertisements, including the trailer for the movie "American Gangster." It was also featured on the TV shows "Entourage" and "Cold Case."
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Live PerformancesJay-Z performed "Roc Boys (And the Winner Is)..." at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City in 2007, and it continues to be a staple in his live performances.
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