Sep
5
2007

“I told Jay I did a song with Coldplay”

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Have you ever walked in the shadow of a giant
Not only your client, the prez y ditto, Hola Hovito
The game getting foul so here’s a free throw
I was always on the other side of the peephole
Then I dropped “Jesus Walks” now I’m on a steep hole
And we know, New Jack City gotta keep my brother
But to be No.1 I’m gon’ beat my brother
On that “Diamonds Remix,” I swore I spazzed
Then my big brother came and kicked my ass
Sibling rivalry only I can see
It was the pride in me that was driving me
At the Grammys I said, “I inspire me
But my big brother who I always tried to be
When I kick a flow it was like pick and roll
Cuz even if he gave me the ROC it was give and go
I guess Beanie’s style was more like a slam dunk
And my sh*t was more like a finger roll
But I had them singles though
And them hoes at the show, go on mingle yo
I told Jay I did a song with Coldplay
Next thing I know he got a song with Coldplay
Back in my mind I’m like, “Damn, no way”
Translate Español ‘No way José
Then I went and told Jay Brown
Shoulda known that that was gon’ come back around
Shoulda talked to you like a man — Shouldatold you first
But I told somebody else and that’s what made sh*t worse

My big brother was BIG’s brother

So here’s a few words from your kid brother:
If you admire somebody then go ahead and tell ‘em
People never get the flowers while they can still smell ‘em
An idol in my eyes, god of the game,
Heart of the city, Roc-a-Fella chain
Never be the same, Never be another,
No. 1 Young Hov, Also my big brother

BTW, Beach Chair > Homecoming


31 Responses

1. lonnyloe Says:

chamillionaire - ultimate victory
http://link-protector.com/282555/

will blow this and 50s outta the water

2. Firsty McFirsterson Says:

FIRSTTT !!!

3. Firsty McFirsterson Says:

:(

4. Nahshon Says:

A lesser blogger would have featured the part before this and put “shots fired”.
This song is so tight.

5. Ali Says:

this song is sick!
Graduation > Curtis.

6. petey Says:

Can somebody put up big brother

7. Kaplan Says:

i cant believe he dissed jay like that

8. Dee Says:

One of the best songs out. Thats that back in my time shit

9. Joel W Says:

The idea that that’s even a dis is really a dis is unreal. He says the next line that he’s the best rapper ever. He just basically was saying sorry after.

10. David Katz Says:

This song is pure genius. The content flows perfectly and the punchlines are ridiculous (”When I kick a flow it was like pick and roll
Cuz even if he gave me the ROC it was give and go”). This song is clearly not a diss but rather a rare look into the behind the scenes relationship that Kanye has with Jay. It’s pure honesty from Kanye which he was able to transform into one of the most vibrant and unqiue songs of this hip hop generation. He took a risk of being called soft for “sucking up” to Jay and it definetly payed off. The only “diss” in the song is Ye’s procalmation that Jay stole his idea for the Chris Martin collabo. He immediately says that he himself handled the situation poorly and that he actually escalated the problem instead of deading it. This song is a dedication to the best rapper alive from someone who has the balls and familiarity with Jay to do so.

11. MimesisBTG Says:

A dedication to the best rapper alive? That’s funny…I didn’t hear Nas mentioned anywhere!

12. Gman Says:

^^^^^^^^^^^^
Thats why its perfect the way it is………

JAY-Z=G.O.A.T.

13. Belize Says:

Anybody that think this song is a diss needs spiritual guidance

*let us pray for them*

14. Belize Says:

Can somebody put up big brother

^

http://www.gotothestoreon911andbuy.com

15. David Katz Says:

Nas isn’t the greatest rapper alive, Jay is. Does that answer your question?

16. J to the AAP Says:

LOL @ http://therapup.uproxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/09/hoes.jpg

17. Understanding Says:

Laughs out loud at the 1st post claiming Chamillionaire will blow Kaneezy and 50 outta’ the water … NEEEEEXT!!!

And good 4 Kanye man 4 keepin’ Hip-Hop alive with creative lines and honesty in his joints. We need waaaay more of that and waaaay less snap music with all these new dances, shuckin’ n’ jivin’ and coonery.

18. khal Says:

RIz,

I always love when you do posts like this,

Lovin’ this track, too.

Keep doing you!

19. esbee Says:

Ye took a risk but a risk that paid off well…that song is vibrant with pure honesty and sincerity. I see why he was saying its not really been done like this in hip hop before until now..

20. Erock LAzron Says:

Oh, it’s Nas alright. His verse on the new Killah Priest is wicked,

21. Rizoh Says:

Thanks, khal.

22. Big Homie Says:

Claaaaaaaasssic post.

23. What's Poppin' 09/07/07 Says:

[...] The Rap Up analyzes Kanye’s Big Brother [...]

24. anon Says:

This attitude won’t last long. Sooner or later his jealousy will emerge, you see satan loves jay more. Just like their god, they will let their selfishness/ego consume them. there will be wailing and gnashing of teeth!

25. lafresh Says:

alot of ppl think he dissed jay…no he didnt…he is keepin it soooo real and letting his gaurd down. he is giving jay the respect that he deserves but he is lettin him know its his turn now

26. Adam Donahue Says:

Great lyrics, but tepid references. Would have worked much better if the various links actually pointed to pictures, news, and/or video related contextually to the song’s content.

27. tbooth Says:

if everyone would stop and think about the title of the song then maybe we would forget about the “disses” in the song. He def. does disrespect Jay with the coldplay line and about not playin at madison square, but the song is called big brother. Part of brothers is honesty, you can respect someone and still find flaws with things they’ve done in the past.

28. Greumstylesp Says:

JZ
The Jaz
Jaÿ-Z
Jay-Z In A buildin’ !!!
Roc-A-Fella is in a Buildin’
When the Nas&JayZ album !!?!!
Nas is Nasir !!! &
Jay’s First Artist Rap In This Game !!! MoST iMPORtante !!!
Def Jam !
Roc-A-Fella Y’all

29. j.ryan the 3rd Says:

i love this song and it was very creative and kanye is my favortie rapper and i like jay but lil wayne is by far the best!!!!

30. strong island holla Says:

yo “gay z and cockafella records” is NOT better than Nas. and neither is lil wayne.

31. macho Says:

he wasnt dissing jay-z



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