Track 7
ft. JAY-Z
Produced by Kanye and Q-Tip, this track blends art-world references with relationship bragging over an upbeat, soulful production.
The song compares romantic partners to works of art — Picasso, Basquiat, Warhol — arguing that taste in partners reflects taste in aesthetics. It is both a love song and a status symbol, fitting perfectly within the album's luxury framework.
The art-world name-drops function as both genuine appreciation and ironic commentary on commodifying beauty.
Did You Know
Q-Tip's involvement as producer connects the track to the Native Tongues tradition of merging hip-hop with fine art and jazz.
No samples on this track.
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