An unreleased collaboration between hip-hop titans Kanye West and JAY-Z has emerged online, sending shockwaves through the music industry, per hotnewhiphop.com. The track, titled “Buildings,” dates back to West’s “Graduation” era in 2007 and offers fans a nostalgic glimpse into the artists’ earlier works.
The four-minute song showcases JAY-Z’s signature flow, with lyrics that would later appear in the 2011 hit “Otis.” West’s verses, however, steal the spotlight with their raw energy and prescient content. The rapper’s lines about his future success have proven eerily accurate, given his subsequent rise to global stardom.
This leak comes at a tumultuous time for West, who recently announced and then retracted the release date for his upcoming album, “Vultures 2.” The emergence of “Buildings” has provided a welcome distraction for fans eagerly awaiting new material.
Music critics are hailing the track as a time capsule of sorts, highlighting the contrast between West’s past and present artistic persona. The song’s production, featuring crisp piano keys, exemplifies the polished sound that defined West’s earlier work.
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