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Jay-z - On To The Next One Ft. Swizz Beatz Now

With lines like "Fuck a throwback jersey 'cause we on to the next one," he dismisses past trends he once helped popularize in favor of current high-fashion "Teller suits".

He pivots from street-level references to high-level commerce, famously mentioning his switch from Cristal to Ace of Spades (Armand de Brignac) as a response to perceived racism from the former brand's executive. Visual Art and Cultural Provocation JAY-Z - On To The Next One ft. Swizz Beatz

Produced by , the song is anchored by a sharp, hypnotic sample from the live version of Justice's "D.A.N.C.E.". This choice was deliberate; by pulling from French electronic music rather than standard hip-hop breaks, JAY-Z signaled a shift toward a global, "high-art" sound. The production won the Grammy for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group , marking Swizz Beatz's first Grammy win and further cementing the duo's collaborative legacy. Lyrical Themes: The Cost of Growth With lines like "Fuck a throwback jersey 'cause