Allure

Album: The Black Album (2003)
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Songfacts®:

  • Much of this song is based on the movie Carlito's Way. Jay-Z, who often revefers to himself as Hov, makes a reference to this in the line, "starring role in Hovito's Way." >>
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    christian - New York, NY
  • This was produced by the Neptunes. Speaking on Jay's Life + Times blog, Pharrell Williams explained how he wanted to give Jay an "emotional" record in the same vein as his two "Dead Presidents" cuts. "With 'Allure,' I just wanted to hear him rhyme over something emotional, because he killed 'Dead Presidents'… one and two," he said. "He's crazy with a crazy sick night club record, but when he goes emotional, it's unbelievable. It's like he connects with a couple past lives."

Comments: 3

  • Mike F from Houston, TxJay absolutely killed this track. One of his best, no question.
  • Nigel07 from California, CaI love this song! It's one of the best!!
  • George from Little Rock, ArThis is my favorite Jay-Z song, the lyrics are on point as usual.
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