JAŸ-Z in 8

JAŸ-Z and Rick Rubin step into the light. Revisiting the opening track from his fifth studio album The Dynasty: Roc La Familia, JAŸ-Z discusses growing up in the housing projects of Brooklyn and the family record collection that gave rise to his earliest musical inspirations.

JAŸ-Z reveals the magic behind his writing process, which draws inspiration from the streets while paying homage to musical greats. Offering his own view on the East Coast-West Coast hip-hop rivalry, the rapper reflects on his collaborations and friendship with The Notorious B.I.G.