Listen to this when
December 4th
how we became who we are 📖
Who it's for
Jay-Z tells his life story from birth through his teenage years, with his mother Gloria Carter narrating between verses.
Reflective→Understanding of your own story
Feelings it meets
What it is
"December 4th" is a largely autobiographical track from Jay-Z's 2003 album The Black Album, which was promoted as his retirement record. Just Blaze produced it. Jay-Z's mother speaks on the track about giving birth to him on December 4, and the verses trace his own story. In the final verse he turns to his critics and suggests they may come to appreciate him later.
Where to find it
All major streaming services.
Before you start
Heads up: Explicit lyrics and drug dealing.
Age: Suggested 16+
Your children are not your children. They are the sons and daughters of Life's longing for itself.Kahlil Gibran, The Prophet, “On Children”
