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Title: Jay-Z on his book, ''Decoded''

Description: Jay-Z's new book, ''Decoded,'' is a poetic immersion into street culture. Watch as this prolific artist reveals the meaning behind his provocative lyrics and describes the hard-knock life that shaped his art.
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EPISODE CREDITS:
Cast:
 
Himself
Jay-Z (IMDB)

Himself
Paul Holdengräber

Credits:
 
Directed by
Flash Rosenberg

Animation by
Flash Rosenberg

Edited by
Sarah Lohman

Original Music by
Ken Rosenberg

Produced by
Ron Qurashi (IMDB)

Produced by
Diane Charles (IMDB)

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LINKS:
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