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Who sang Dead Presidents II?
Release date: 1996
Duration: 04:26

Jay-Z released the song Dead Presidents II. Date of release: 1996.

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The meaning of the song 'Dead Presidents II ', based on the lyrics
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🎶 Dead Presidents II song analysis
The protagonist aspires to financial success and is willing to take whatever steps are necessary to achieve it. He talks about his experiences with wealth, crime and others, and emphasizes how much he values money. He also reflects on his past and how his life has changed since then. In the chorus, he expresses his desire for the dead presidents (money) to represent him.

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Jay-Z - Short Biography

Jay-Z is one of the most popular and beloved rap stars of all time. A Brooklyn native, Jay-Z has built a career that has spanned more than two decades and earned him millions of fans, multiple Grammy Awards and a net worth of more than $1 billion.

Jay-Z, who was also known as Jazzy, began making music in school alongside rap legends such as The Notorious B.I.G. and Busta Rhymes. After failing to secure a recording contract, Jay-Z formed Roc-A-Fella Records in 1996 and released his successful debut album Reasonable Doubt. This album was followed by a string of hits, including the iconic Hard Knock Life (Ghetto Anthem) and the New York anthem Empire State of Mind.

In addition to being an acclaimed rapper, Jay-Z has also enjoyed success as an entrepreneur. He was the president of Def Jam Records and owns his own clothing line, as well as a music streaming service. He is also a successful businessman, having made investments in companies such as Uber and JetSmarter.

Always pushing himself to new heights, one of his recent projects, 4:44 (2017), is a collaboration with No I.D. that includes appearances by Frank Ocean, Damian Marley and Beyoncé. He continues to be one of the most influential and beloved figures in music.
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"Dead Presidents" is a 1996 song by American rapper Jay-Z. It was released as the first promotional single for his debut album, Reasonable Doubt. Although it did not appear on the album, a different version with the same soundtrack and chorus but with different lyrics, titled "Dead Presidents II", was included. "Dead Presidents II" was voted number 16 on About.com's Top 100 Rap Songs and number two on Rolling Stone's Top 50 Jay-Z Songs.

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