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Celebrating 30 years of Jay Z’s Dead Presidents, the classic 1996 single returns in a special collector’s edition. Originally released on Roc A Fella Records, the record marked an important moment in his early career and quickly became a standout track that defined his arrival. This anniversary release puts one of his most influential records back into the hands of fans, both those who were there from the beginning and those discovering it for the first time.

Dead Presidents captures Jay Z at the very start of his ascent, calculated, confident, and driven. The single helped lay the foundation for Reasonable Doubt and grew into an anthem centered on ambition, focus, and the pursuit of financial freedom. This new pressing honors the original energy and intent while giving collectors a chance to own a refreshed piece of hip hop history.

#OnThisDay Tuesday, August 1, 2000 Aaliyah and Damon Dash are seen backstage of the "Backstage: Hard Knock Life Tour" during a documentary screening. The documentary was filmed (in '99) prior to Aaliyah meeting Damon Dash.

📸(Photography from @patrickmcmullan /PMC). 🔄 You can purchase a copy of the documentary on Amazon and eBay. It's called "Backstage: Hard Knock Life Tour" and it features Jay Z, DMX, Method Man, EVE, etc. It is produced by Damon Dash.

Originally scheduled for a Fall 1999 release, the film was ultimately released on September 8, 2000.