8. Jay-Z - People's Court
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TvOq7aoHRAA This is probably the most well-known unreleased song of Jay-Zs. However, we felt the need to include it just because its that amazing. The song first appeared on the bonus disc of Jays Hard Knock Life album before getting officially released on the soundtrack for the concert movie Backstage in 2000. Rhyming over the theme song for Peoples Court Jay stuffs the track with memorable courtroom related lines such as Like Tom Cruise, pop em with the Top Gun you lose. Jiggas no lie and yall cant handle the truth and Two guns, right over left. Thats how I cross examine. Indeed, one of Jays most underrated tracks. 7. Jay-Z - My kind Of Lady
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9WpOfy8akY Jay has always been able to make "girl" records that appeal to both males and females equally. It should still be considered an achievement whenever you see how many girls will actually rap along with the lyrics to Big Pimpin' when it comes on in the club. It's actually pretty amazing when you think about it. With this early '90s track, Hov serenaded a young lady in the only way he knew how at the time... blatant and relentlessly. The best tracks from Jay's early '90s demos feel like prequels to Reasonable Doubt, just more raw. While, the song hasn't dated all that well, you can still see a glimmer of brilliance shine through.
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