Jay-Z stops pretending to be retired

September 18, 2006 9:28 a.m. by Justin Sheppard

Just in case you missed that Entertainment Weekly cover story last Friday, Jay-Z has come clean and admitted that he's working on a new album. Kingdom Come will be out sometime this fall (which is surprising since it's supposedly not even finished yet) and will apparently resemble The Black Album. Here's what we do know:
- Timbaland, Dr. Dre, Kanye West and Eminem have all done production work for the album, and Jay still wants to work with Rick Rubin again as well.
- Chris Martin produced a track as well. No, really. Hova explains: ''We met at a charity dinner and just really kept in touch. He sent me these beautiful chords for this song called 'Beach Chair.' I had Dre put some drums on it. It's really, really incredible.''
- Well, we don't really know much else really. Except that lyrically, he touches on everything from his favorite painting to the death of his nephew.
So what does everyone think? Should Jay have stayed "retired," or will Kingdom Come prove that he's still the best in the game. Leave your comments below.

8 Responses

September 18, 2006 at 12:55 p.m.

Mike Krolak

i'm looking forward to hearing the beats...curious about the chris martin thing. could care less if this was a hov record or not.

September 19, 2006 at 7:35 a.m.

Mike V

Who wouldn't want to hear new ish from Hov? It's gonna be sick, he is the best in the game. Hands down.

September 19, 2006 at 8:53 a.m.

O.J.

I want to hear it. How many lyricists are left out there that actually say something meaningful? After NWA, Snoop, Tupac, Biggie, Tribe, there are not many rappers left that lay it down with meaning and ferocity along with a sick beat?

October 27, 2006 at 6:22 a.m.

TRIVIA*

LIKE ITS BEEN STATED JIGGA JAY-Z IS THE MAN AND WILL CONTINUE TO BE THE MAN! HE SPEAK AND DOES JUST LEAN WIT IT ROCK WIT IT, OR LET HIS SHOULDER LEAN, OR SCREAM OH I THINK THEY LIKE ME CUZ HE COULD CARE LESS ABOUT WHO LIKE HIM (SINCE EVERYONE DOES) WEIGHING ON AT ALMOST $400 MIL I'D SAY THE MAN IS THE KING OF NY AND MANYOTHER PLACES RIGHT NOW! I'M AN AMIRING FAN OF JAY-Z WORD PLAY AND I WELCOME HIM BACK WITH OPEN EARS AND AN OPEN HEART CUZ HE ONCE AGAIN IS THE MAN AND REAL ABOUT HIS... ALL THESE "RAPPER" SPEAK ABOUT NOTHING, NOTHING AT ALL AND ITS SICKING! I DONT EVEN LISTEN TO THE RADIO ANYMORE! ONE AND FOR FUTURE REFERENCE ALL YOU OUT THERE STOP HATING!!!!!!!!

November 7, 2006 at 8:28 p.m.

Kay-Kay

I heard a few tracks from Jay's new album, and from what I hear, the melodies, the beats, and instruments in his songs are on point, and his lyrical content is just as savvy and ear grabbing as it's always been. It doesn't sound like the black album, it sounds like nothing he's ever done, and nothing that's out there already. I don't care what anyone says, or what any critic reviews, Jay-Z is still the King of rap, and when the entire album drops, everyone one else will think so too!

November 8, 2006 at 9:33 a.m.

jeff

Jay-z is horrible.........

November 8, 2006 at 1:06 p.m.

Rome

Well, He's done it again, Jigga "WHAT THE FUCK?!"....looking forward to the album with bated breath....the beats will be emmaculate as usual.....he's gets the best from every producer he works with.....and lyrically there is none hotter.....Lupe Fiasco's album and Jay-Z's album will both make runs for best album of the year.....with a slight nod to Chuck Taylor......but trust this will definitely be another stellar lyrical performance from Hov.....so Def Jam.....hurry up and "Give It To Me"!!!! lol

November 27, 2006 at 12:19 p.m.

dat boi clairmont

da album is pretty good juz not wut i expected.....ya but i think it'll do good......

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