The New York Times Magazine polled more than 250 music insiders and gathered six Times critics to choose the 30 Greatest Living American Songwriters. One artist who made the list was Jay-Z. The critic Jody Rosen met with Jay-Z in Los Angeles to talk about his approach to rhythm, the stories behind his famous songs, the writing challenges he sets for himself and how he has sustained a hip-hop career for more than three decades.
Interview by Jody Rosen Directed by Joshua Charow Video Credits Camera Operator: Daniel Hollis Diamond Sound Mixer: Tessa Murphy Gaffer: Michael Tellup Editor: Abraham Howard Colorist: Stephen Derluguian Post Sound Mixer: Bobb Barito Archival Image Credits Jay-Z (1988): Timothy White; Jay-Z (2008): Michael Falco for The New York Times; Videos: YouTube
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