» Jay-Z Gets Ripped by Something Called an Author

Who knew that authors had such a way with words? You figure if they can be so descriptive and explanatory they would have been able to do something about print dying. But I digress as I picture my co-blogger launching a hot cup of grande latte at my head.

Jay-Z really does get schooled here. Smith Mag held a contest to see who can better Mr. H to the Izzo in just 6 words. I appreciate that the intention isn’t to gloat, rather to reclaim the description of New York put forth by “Empire State of Mind.” Hova maybe an easy target on this one, but even I noticed that despite how much I love the anthem, the lyrics are hollow.

Jay-Z: “The city of sin is a pity on a whim.”

Smith Mag Author: “Can’t have simultaneously: job, apt, relationship.”

That the author’s re-imagining of the verses are both funnier and more compelling is a tribute to the talent that goes into the art of writing. Oh and every description being 6 words in length is like a big middle finger to Twittter. Awesome.

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