For those wondering what music icons like Jay-Z listen to, the rapper has given the world a glimpse into his personal taste by revealing his TIDAL 2022 year-end playlist. The Brooklyn rapper’s favorites included a wide-range of genres and styles, with mainstream rap stars, pop artists, Afro-Beats stalwarts and a few R&B acts all making appearances.
In terms of Hip-Hop, Hov included tracks from a number of artists he’s previously collaborated with, such as Drake’s 21 Savage assisted “Jimmy Cooks,” Nas’ “Thun,” Future’s “WAIT FOR U” featuring Drake and Tems, and Kendrick Lamar’s “Rich Spirit.” He also showed love to cuts by Lil Uzi Vert (“Just Wanna Rock”), Lil Baby (“In a Minute”), Vince Staples and Mustard (“Magic”), Gunna and Young Thug (“Pushin P”), Lil Yachty (“Poland”), Kodak Black (“Purple Stamp), and Quavo and Takeoff (“Hotel Lobby”).
Among the most renowned lyricists of all-time, the 52-year-old’s playlist extended beyond being mere hits and accounted for the sheer excellence of rewind-worthy standouts like Benny The Butcher and J. Cole’s “Johnny P’s Caddy,” Babyface Ray’s “A1 Since Day 1,” Conway the Machine’s “John Woo Flick,” and EST Gee and 42 Dugg’s “Thump Sh*t.” He also tuned into himself quite a bit throughout the year, as his appearances on DJ Khaled’s “God Did” and Pusha T’s “Neck & Wrist” both made the list.
In addition to giving Snoh Alegra a well-deserved cosign with the placement of her fan-favorite “DO 4 LOVE,” and acknowledging the replay value of Rosalía’s hit “Bizcochito,” the 4:44 rapper was sure to reserve a few slots for wifey. Beyoncé secured three inclusions from her Renaissance album, “America Has a Problem,” “I’m That Girl” and “Plastic Off the Sofa,” a decision that will likely avoid at least one “Family Feud” between the superstar couple.
Aside from Beyoncé, other artists with multiple appearances on Hov’s TIDAL year-end playlist include Drake and 21 Savage, Future, Kendrick Lamar, SZA, Gunna, Pusha T, Benny the Butcher, Metro Boomin, and Takeoff.
Listen to Jay-Z’s entire TIDAL year-end playlist here.