JAŸ-Z

JAŸ-Z is an artist from the United States, active in the boom bap genre since 1996. The artist has also been known by the names Hova, Hova da God, Jay – Z, and Jay-Hova. Works released include Hustlers EP (1996), Reasonable Doubt (1996), and The Black Album Revisited (2018).

JAŸ-Z’s listed genre is boom bap. Boom bap is generally characterized by sampled drum breaks, pronounced kick-and-snare patterns, and a mid-tempo rhythmic foundation commonly associated with hip-hop production of that style. These points describe general characteristics of the boom bap genre and are not presented as confirmed specifics of JAŸ-Z’s own vocal delivery, technique, or production approach.

JAŸ-Z’s supplied discography comprises 39 releases spanning from 1996 to 2018. Among the earliest entries are Hustlers EP (1996), Reasonable Doubt (1996), and Rocafella Mixtape (1997). Later entries in the supplied catalog include 4:44 (2017) and The Black Album Revisited (2018).