Beginning the album with “Holy Grail” featuring Justin Timberlake, was a fairly hit-or-miss decision on Jay’s part as well. Although songs like “Tom Ford,” “Picasso Baby” and “Oceans,” featuring Frank Ocean are all memorable songs independently, Magna Carta boasts little-to-no album flow, and has great songs mixed with shorter, forgettable tracks. What he delivered was a slew of tracks, anchored by production from the likes of Timbaland and Pharrell, without much consistency or theme. Especially considering the exclusive Samsung partnership, the advance tracklist and lyric reveals, and the left-field marketing scheme, JAY Z had all eyes planted on Magna Carta… Holy Grail. JayHova’s latest outing, Magna Carta… Holy Grail may have been extremely anticipated by the hip-hop community, but there is no denying that it could have been a bigger statement.
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