More recently, Jada teamed up separately with heavyweights Westside Gunn and Freddie Gibbs, two of the most celebrated artists in the game. Rick Ross invited Jada on to the 2013 “Oil Money Gang,” giving an East Coast feel to the predominantly southern proceedings. Texas boss Trae the Truth recruited Jadakiss for his reflective 2011 track “Life,” where the MCs ponder the difficulties and traps of street life. Jadakiss has become one of the go-to MCs for guest spots, giving new school rappers the opportunity to show they understand what came before. Jadakiss’ Guest Appearances (Life Oil Money Gang All Praises Black Illuminati See Me Down) (With an excellent assist from Mariah Carey.) Jennifer Lopez brought Jadakiss and Styles P to spit a few bars on her gigantic pop hit, “Jenny From the Block,” utilizing their rep to prove her claim. Jada uses the energy of the track to floss magnificently, claiming, “And my watch got so many rocks, when you look at the time it’s sorta like you watchin yourself/Front if you want, I puff a few blunts and take a cruise in a Porsche with the trunk in the front.” “U Make Me Wanna,” meanwhile, shows that Jadakiss can deliver something special for the ladies too. Jada succeeded on one of his biggest solo hits by going deep on “Why?” Jada takes a look at the source of society’s troubles and, alongside R&B singer Anthony Hamilton, tries to find solutions.Īnother showcase for Jadakiss’ range is “Knock Yourself Out,” a club banger that features Jada riding over a classic Neptunes beat with a young Pharrell stunting on the hook. Jada’s full-length debut, Kiss the Game Goodbye, contains one of his most undisputed hits, “We Gonna Make It.” Jada trades bars with his LOX brother Styles P, with Jada joyously letting the world know that he (and his crew) are on their way up. Jadakiss has traveled many different places in his career, from the streets to the pop charts. Ja Rule’s 2004 “New York,” meanwhile, started a hip-hop war with Rule’s rival 50 Cent, but the song wouldn’t have been the same without Jadakiss lending his credibility to it.Ī multifaceted MC (We Gonna Make It Why? Knock Yourself Out U Make Me Wanna feat. Matching energy with DMX is a challenge for anyone, but Jada slides on his verse like he was made for the beat. As always, Jada comes with the punchlines, claiming, “if I don’t respect you/ I’m going to check you” in a warning to anyone looking to front on his skills. On “Money, Power, Respect,” a staple posse cut of the golden 90s era, each MC spits their fiercest. As effortless as it feels, Jadakiss rhymes with the precision and ferocity of a champion boxer.
It almost feels as if Jada is kicking open the door with his impeccable flow and nimble wordplay. “This is history, baby!” Jada declares at the start. His appearance on the remix to Nas’ “Made You Look” starts with a bang.
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