Roc Boys (And the Winner Is)...

Jay-Z

About Roc Boys (And the Winner Is)...

"Roc Boys (And the Winner Is)..." is the second single from Jay-Z's tenth studio album, American Gangster. The song is produced by Skyz Muzik, Diddy and two of his producers known as LV and Sean C from his production team, The Hitmen. It features additional vocals by Beyoncé, Kanye West and Cassie. The song samples "Make the Road by Walking" by The Menahan Street Band. On December 11, 2007, Rolling Stone named it the best song of 2007.


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And the winner is Hov
My man
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First of all, I wanna thank my connect
The most important person, with all due respect
Thanks for to duffel bag, the brown paper bag
The Nike shoe box for holding all this cash (okay)
Boys in blue who put greed before the badge (okay)
The first pusher whoever made the stash (okay)
The Roc Boys in the building tonight (hey)
Oh, what a feeling, I'm feeling life (hey)
Thanks to the lames, niggas bad aim
Thanks to a little change, I tore you out the game
Bullet wounds will stop your buffoonery
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 (hey)
Oh, what a feeling, I'm feeling life (hey)
You don't even gotta bring your 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 (hey)
Look at how I'm chilling, I'm killing this ice (hey)
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 your 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 your hand out the window, feel the force
Feel the Porsche, hit defrost
Ice cold, jewels got no flaws
Drop got no top, you on the top floor
Pink Rose, think OJ
I get away with murder when I sling yay
Heroin got less steps than Britney
That means it ain't stepped on, dig me?

The Roc Boys in the building tonight (hey)
Oh, what a feeling, I'm feeling life (hey)
You don't even gotta bring your 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 (hey)
Look at how I'm chilling, I'm killing this ice (hey)
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')

Red Porsche's, rare portraits
Rare guns 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 tov, it's a celebration bitches, l'chaim
I wish for you a hundred years of success but it's my time
Cheers, toast to crime
Number one d-boy, shame he could rhyme

The Roc Boys in the building tonight (hey)
Oh, what a feeling, I'm feeling life (hey)
You don't even gotta bring your 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 (hey)
Look at how I'm chilling, I'm killing this ice (hey)
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 your 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)

Sweet
Let that ride out
Bring the horns back, yeah
This is black super hero music right here, baby
American Gangster
Taking flight, coming to a town near you
Soon as I touch down, just want y'all to start playing the horns like
Hovi's home
Lukey, baby

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Jay-Z

Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4, 1969), better known by his stage name Jay-Z, is an American rapper, record producer, entrepreneur, and occasional actor. He is one of the most financially successful hip hop artists and entrepreneurs in America. In 2012, Forbes estimated Carter's net worth at nearly $500 million. He has sold approximately 50 million albums worldwide, while receiving fourteen Grammy Awards for his musical work, and numerous additional nominations. He is consistently ranked as one of the greatest rappers of all-time. He was ranked #1 by MTV in their list of The Greatest MCs of All-Time in 2006. Two of his albums, Reasonable Doubt (1996) and The Blueprint (2001) are considered landmarks in the genre with both of them being ranked in Rolling S… more »

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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.
Album Information
The 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.
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.
Genre and Style
The 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.
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.
Chart Performance
Upon 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.
Music Video
The music video for the song was directed by Chris Robinson and features cameos from multiple celebrities, including Diddy, Mariah Carey, and Nas.
Awards
"Roc Boys (And the Winner Is)..." won the award for Best Rap Solo Performance at the 50th Annual Grammy Awards.
Cultural Impact
The 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."
Live Performances
Jay-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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