The Recession

Album: The Recession (2008)
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Songfacts®:

  • This album opener and title track features a collage of contemporary news reports reflecting how those affected by the 2008 recession are inclined to believe that the authorities "just don't care about us."
  • Jeezy spoke to Rolling Stone magazine about how this song sets up the theme of the album, which is hope in difficult times: "I wanted to speak on some things that I saw going on around me. I didn't take it to be a sad album, I took it to be like, 'We've been through this before. We're gonna overcome like everything else. All we've gotta do is maintain focus.'"

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