
There's something special about Jay-Z's "Dead Presidents." First released as a promo single for Reasonable Doubt in 1996, the Ski-produced gem showcases one of hip-hop's then-rising lyricists deep in his bag, spinning off punchlines, street gospel and flossy raps with a characteristically conversational flow. The sparse instrumental—a sped-up sample of Lonnie Liston Smith's piano piece, "A Garden of Peace"—was so nice that Jay had to touch it twice, recording a new, equally dope sequel for his debut album.
Both versions of Hov's classic track have endured as some of his best work. And ever since the release of "Dead Presidents," the minimalist beat (which also samples Nas' "The World Is Yours") has become one of rap's most iconic, charming wordsmiths of various generations, styles and localities to try their hand at it.
Like his mentor, J. Cole took on the beat for his maiden mixtape, The Come Up, and its follow-up, The Warm Up. Meanwhile, other hip-hop kings, from LL Cool J to Lil Wayne to Kendrick Lamar to Lil B have dropped bars on the beat.
Even Jay-Z couldn't resist revisiting "Dead Presidents" once again, long after the original dropped. In 2006, for Reasonable Doubt's 10th anniversary, a snippet of a song called "DP3" hit the Internet. Meant to be a third chapter in the trilogy, the track slows and reverses the beat of the originals, also referencing its predecessors via rhyme, proof that the spirit of "Dead Presidents" may never die.
In honor of Presidents Day, XXL rounds up nearly two dozen remixes and freestyles over Jay-Z's "Dead Presidents" beat. Who killed it best?
"Dead Presidents III"
Ab-Soul, Jay Rock and Kendrick Lamar"Dead Presidents Freestyle"
AZ"Dead Presidents"
Chamillionaire"On Da Spot Freestyle"
Cory Gunz"Presidential Pondering"
Charles Hamilton and Fedel"Dead Presidents"
Chevy Woods"Dead Presidents"
Dillon Cooper"Dead Presidents II"
Drake"Talkin 'Bout Money"
Fred The Godson"Dead Presidents"
Freddie Gibbs"Dead Presidents"
J. Cole"Dead Presidents II"
J. Cole"Dead Presidents"
Joey Bada$$"Dead Presidents"
Lil B"Dead Presidents"
Lil Wayne and Curren$y"Dead Presidents Freestyle"
LL Cool J"Dead Presidents Freestyle"
Lupe Fiasco"Dead Presidents Craftstyle"
Marlon Craft"Dead Presidents"
Mistah F.A.B."Dead Presidents Freestyle"
Mysonne"Dead Presidents 2011"
Papoose"Dead Presidents"
Paul Cain"Dead President"
Starlito and Don Trip
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Look what you made me do, look what I made for you
Knew if I paid my dues, how will they pay you?
When you first come in the game, they try to play you
Then you drop a couple of hits, look how they wave to you
From Marcy to Madison Square
To the only thing that matters in just a matter of years
As fate would have it, Jay′s status appears
To be at an all-time high, perfect time to say goodbye
When I come back like Jordan, wearin′ the 4-5
It ain't to play games witchu
It′s to aim at you, probably maim you
If I owe you, I'm blowin′ you to smithereens
Cocksucker, take one for your team
An' I need you to remember one thing
I came, I saw, I conquered
From record sales to sold out concerts
So muh′fucker, if you want this encore
I need you to scream 'til your lungs get sore
I'm tired of bein′ what you want me to be
Feelin′ so faithless, lost under the surface
Don't know what you′re expecting of me
Put under the pressure of walking in your shoes
Caught in the undertow just caught in the undertow
Every step that I take is another mistake to you
Caught in the undertow just caught in the undertow
And every second I waste is more than I can take
I've become so numb, I can′t feel you there
I've become so tired, so much more aware
I′m becoming this, all I want to do
Is be more like me and be less like you
I've become so numb
Can I get an encore, do you want more?
I've become so numb
So for one last time, I need y′all to roar
One last time, I need y′all to roar
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