“Ain’t I” Demystified

Written by Rizoh. Posted in Music

Published on January 31, 2008 with 37 Comments">37 Comments

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Jay-Z – “Ain’t I” (produced by Timbaland)

The wwwLand has been abuzz with a “new” Jay-Z track titled “Aint’ I.” DJ Clue debuted the song, which features Timbaland’s production, while yelling Blueprint 3. Understandably, that has everyone now wondering if Jay is secretly working on — God forbid — Blueprint 3.

Anyhow, it turns out “Ain’t I” is an old track that was originally recorded for Timbaland Presents Shock Value. According to ew.com, Jay-Z canceled his Oscar plans with Beyonce to work on the song. Despite the effort, Hov and his engineer couldn’t get the track completed in time. So, Timbaland had to face with the tough decision of dumping a high-profile collaboration on the cutting room floor in order to meet his album submission deadline.

So, please dead those BP3 rumors before it becomes reality.

TRU

Rizoh

Rizoh is the most powerful man in all the lands. He lives in Houston where he earned a BS in Nerf Herding. He's the founder of The Rap Up, the editor of Roc4Life.com, and is in the Grammy-awaiting band Pervertable Disciples.

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  • de-end

    fiddierst

  • de-end

    fiddierst

  • esbee

    The beat is something nasty..jay is on point but his slurring of words ain’t helping much..its something I guess we’re going to have to live with or something..

  • esbee

    The beat is something nasty..jay is on point but his slurring of words ain’t helping much..its something I guess we’re going to have to live with or something..

  • http://my.rawkus.com/xn/detail/u_3m51glqm9h64m Chris

    First Blueprint was a classic, Blueprint 2 was mad underrated, American Gangster was one of the best albums he’s ever released…..so why wouldn’t we want Blueprint 3?

    And just because “Ain’t I” is an old track doesn’t mean anything, “Ignorant Shit” was an old mixtape track.

  • http://my.rawkus.com/xn/detail/u_3m51glqm9h64m Chris

    First Blueprint was a classic, Blueprint 2 was mad underrated, American Gangster was one of the best albums he’s ever released…..so why wouldn’t we want Blueprint 3?

    And just because “Ain’t I” is an old track doesn’t mean anything, “Ignorant Shit” was an old mixtape track.

  • Mjlovesthekids

    Riz… I thought you liked the Jiggaman. Even though this isn’t really for the BP3, why are you hoping it doesn’t happen. And if it isn’t for BP3 why the hell is DJ Clue yelling it out like an idiot? Damn, he’s fuckin’ annoying.

  • Mjlovesthekids

    Riz… I thought you liked the Jiggaman. Even though this isn’t really for the BP3, why are you hoping it doesn’t happen. And if it isn’t for BP3 why the hell is DJ Clue yelling it out like an idiot? Damn, he’s fuckin’ annoying.

  • esbee

    Guys, its the title..I think I agree with Rizoh, BP doesn’t need revisiting..I think its about time Jay expanded past the hustler theme (i know that’s his lane but still), one just feels after so many albums, guest appearances he has the potential to do something different..

  • esbee

    Guys, its the title..I think I agree with Rizoh, BP doesn’t need revisiting..I think its about time Jay expanded past the hustler theme (i know that’s his lane but still), one just feels after so many albums, guest appearances he has the potential to do something different..

  • Rick.

    I’ll wait for the non-DJ Clue-yelling version.

  • Rick.

    I’ll wait for the non-DJ Clue-yelling version.

  • Astro

    Blueprint 3 in 2008 would be lovely since we all know by now that Detox is not droppin so is OB4CL 2!!!

  • Astro

    Blueprint 3 in 2008 would be lovely since we all know by now that Detox is not droppin so is OB4CL 2!!!

  • Kali’s Finest

    How is it a old track, when jay is talkin about how he left def jam???? I dont buy that. sorry rap up.

  • Kali’s Finest

    How is it a old track, when jay is talkin about how he left def jam???? I dont buy that. sorry rap up.

  • http://www.therapup.net Rizoh

    you mean “sorry, Entertainment Weekly”

  • http://www.therapup.net Rizoh

    you mean “sorry, Entertainment Weekly”

  • Greumstylesp

    This Track iz cool
    Young H.O
    is back, with the bounce!
    Timbo on the track, maybe
    the apotheosis’s def jam end
    “Blueprint III”
    Forbes I II III
    LOL
    peace y’all
    Yessir, after
    American Gangster
    Jigga, That Ni**a, shock value
    and try again… a classic brand new shit for 08…
    “rumors has it the BluePrint (3)
    classic ..!”
    bye

  • Greumstylesp

    This Track iz cool
    Young H.O
    is back, with the bounce!
    Timbo on the track, maybe
    the apotheosis’s def jam end
    “Blueprint III”
    Forbes I II III
    LOL
    peace y’all
    Yessir, after
    American Gangster
    Jigga, That Ni**a, shock value
    and try again… a classic brand new shit for 08…
    “rumors has it the BluePrint (3)
    classic ..!”
    bye

  • Greumstylesp

    TOP FIVE
    MOST ANTICIPATED
    1 TGSNT SAIGON
    THEN
    2 OB4CL2
    AND
    3 lol Logic !
    BLUEPRINT 3

    FUCK DETOX, THE WORLD NEEDS RAE’s SHIT !!!!

    DETOX JUNE
    OB4CL2 JULY
    PLEASE
    BYE

  • Greumstylesp

    TOP FIVE
    MOST ANTICIPATED
    1 TGSNT SAIGON
    THEN
    2 OB4CL2
    AND
    3 lol Logic !
    BLUEPRINT 3

    FUCK DETOX, THE WORLD NEEDS RAE’s SHIT !!!!

    DETOX JUNE
    OB4CL2 JULY
    PLEASE
    BYE

  • dvdjamm

    What do u mean,God forbid? Would u rather have a new Chingy cd? Mims? The return of D4L? C’MON…

  • dvdjamm

    What do u mean,God forbid? Would u rather have a new Chingy cd? Mims? The return of D4L? C’MON…

  • 6AM

    I personally feel that these rappers and producers need to hand the game over man. They style is outdated. Nobody will be timeless like the neptunes.

  • 6AM

    I personally feel that these rappers and producers need to hand the game over man. They style is outdated. Nobody will be timeless like the neptunes.

  • http://www.therapup.net Rizoh

    11. dvdjamm Says:
    February 3rd, 2008 at 9:30 am e

    What do u mean,God forbid? Would u rather have a new Chingy cd? Mims? The return of D4L? C’MON…
    ——————
    Like esbee said, The Blueprint needs to be left alone.

  • http://www.therapup.net Rizoh

    11. dvdjamm Says:
    February 3rd, 2008 at 9:30 am e

    What do u mean,God forbid? Would u rather have a new Chingy cd? Mims? The return of D4L? C’MON…
    ——————
    Like esbee said, The Blueprint needs to be left alone.

  • SoZe

    Come on, it’s the era if ringtone rap. Promotion has evolved, you’ve all watched it, and you’re still debating this? Clue’s yelling “Blueprint 3″ for promotional purposes. How much additional attention has been drawn to this record because Clue’s yelling “BP3!”? Think about it, just the fact that this article’s been written and you’re talking about it is putting Clue’s tape in the spotlight. People will cop/download the tape just because rumor got around that only there’s a new Jigga record on a Clue tape, but that there’s a Hova album on the horizon. Guaranteed 50% of the people that heard the record were introduced to it by someone telling them “Yo… Blueprint 3 is ON. New record, TIMBO produced!”

  • SoZe

    Come on, it’s the era if ringtone rap. Promotion has evolved, you’ve all watched it, and you’re still debating this? Clue’s yelling “Blueprint 3″ for promotional purposes. How much additional attention has been drawn to this record because Clue’s yelling “BP3!”? Think about it, just the fact that this article’s been written and you’re talking about it is putting Clue’s tape in the spotlight. People will cop/download the tape just because rumor got around that only there’s a new Jigga record on a Clue tape, but that there’s a Hova album on the horizon. Guaranteed 50% of the people that heard the record were introduced to it by someone telling them “Yo… Blueprint 3 is ON. New record, TIMBO produced!”

  • MardiGraz

    Who is this hatin ass dickhead who was forced to debunk the Blueprint 3 rumor? Next time please leave the editorial to people that matter! Just the facts! homie you’re a hater adjust to that! Hov is dopeness manifested in the flesh! No he’s not perfect or infallible but dope nonetheless! Stop hating on this man! PLEASE!

  • MardiGraz

    Who is this hatin ass dickhead who was forced to debunk the Blueprint 3 rumor? Next time please leave the editorial to people that matter! Just the facts! homie you’re a hater adjust to that! Hov is dopeness manifested in the flesh! No he’s not perfect or infallible but dope nonetheless! Stop hating on this man! PLEASE!

  • cowpiez

    MardiGraz,
    you’re being a dick rider by saying that. you can say that the track is hot or whatever in which case i would agree with you, but you basically said he’s money all the time. just because he’s making money doesn’t mean he is money. you know who else sells records? Shawty Lo and Soulja Boy. FUCK them.

    o yeah, i almost forgot. i dont know who i hate more: DJ Clue or DJ Khaled.

  • cowpiez

    MardiGraz,
    you’re being a dick rider by saying that. you can say that the track is hot or whatever in which case i would agree with you, but you basically said he’s money all the time. just because he’s making money doesn’t mean he is money. you know who else sells records? Shawty Lo and Soulja Boy. FUCK them.

    o yeah, i almost forgot. i dont know who i hate more: DJ Clue or DJ Khaled.

  • East NY

    Yo like the GOD said he can sell a mil saying nothing on the track

  • East NY

    Yo like the GOD said he can sell a mil saying nothing on the track

  • Mjlovesthekids

    Riz… I thought you liked the Jiggaman. Even though this isn’t really for the BP3, why are you hoping it doesn’t happen. And if it isn’t for BP3 why the hell is DJ Clue yelling it out like an idiot? Damn, he’s fuckin’ annoying.

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