Every Song JAŸ-Z Plans To Break Down In New "JAŸ-Z In 8" Docuseries

BY Alexander Cole Published on September 17, 2026

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"JAŸ-Z In 8" will showcase the legendary rapper's creative process, and numerous songs are going to be part of the showcase.

JAŸ-Z has been incredibly active this year, at least for his standards. He performed at the Roots Picnic and even dropped a fiery freestyle with bars for Nicki Minaj, Drake, and even Dame Dash. Meanwhile, he has performed sold-out shows in New York, Paris, and even London.

On Friday, he will be releasing his eight-part docuseries with Rick Rubin on HBO MAX. JAŸ-Z In 8 is supposed to examine Hov's creative process and the stories behind some of the biggest songs in his catalog.

In fact, the entire list of songs that will be broken down has been released online. It's a solid marketing tactic, especially for those who are on the fence about tuning in. If you see your favorite song on here, you might be more inclined to watch. You can see that aforementioned list of songs below.

JAŸ-Z Is Showing Off the Creative Process

JAŸ-Z To Break Down These Songs:

DYNASTY INTRO
MEET THE PARENTS
CAN’T KNOCK THE HUSTLE
WHAT MORE CAN I SAY
BROOKLYN’S FINEST
I LOVE THE DOUGH
WHAT MORE CAN I SAY
LYRICAL EXERCISE
THIS CAN’T BE LIFE
YOU MUST LOVE ME
4:44
WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN
ALLURE
WHERE I’M FROM
JAIL WITH YE
IGNORANT SHIT WITH BEANIE SIGEL
HOVI BABY
KILL JAY-Z
99 PROBLEMS
THREAT
DEAD PRESIDENTS II
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
THE STORY OF OJ
NO CHURCH IN THE WILD
FAMILY FEUD
LEGACY
NEW YORK (CONCEPT DE PARIS)

Let us know if you are excited for the JAŸ-Z In 8 docuseries in the comments below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world.

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Alexander Cole

Alexander Cole is the current editor-in-chief of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. It was here where he began to hone his craft, putting his journalism degree from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, to good use. Since that time, he has documented some of the biggest stories in the hip-hop world. From the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef to the disturbing allegations against Diddy, Alex has helped HotNewHipHop navigate large-scale stories as they happen. In 2021, he went to the Bahamas for the Big 3's Championship Game. It was here where he got to interview legendary figures like Ice Cube, Clyde Drexler, and Stephen Jackson. He has also interviewed other superstar athletes such as Antonio Brown, Damian Lillard, and Paul Pierce. This is in addition to conversations with social media provocateurs like Jake Paul, and younger respected artists like Kaycyy, Lil Tecca, and Jeleel!