Too many blueprints, not enough architects

from Slaughterhouse – Microphone Lyrics 1 on Rap Genius

Many are willing to say what needs to be done to improve rap, yet no one is willing to take action.

After several shots from J.B. to Jay-Z, Jay decided to respond on the song “Reminder” on Blueprint 3:

Throwbacks, I threw ‘em back
Remember those, button-ups?
Young Hov, tell them ordinary Joes button up

In addition to his multiple “Blueprint” albums, Joey could also be referring to what Nas pointed out about Hov on his Jay-Z ode: “Ether”; before Jay-Z, Boogie Down Productions released an album called Blueprint. This would imply that Jay-Z is not architect, as he does not design anything but rather comes out with a copy of something from hip-hop’s past.

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