Jay-Z (real name Shawn Carter) and Nas both recorded verses on O’Neal’s “No Love Lost.” The song came out in June ... I get to call my boy and be like, ‘Hey, come over, Nas is over.’ ...

"Murder to Excellence" is also a combination of two songs with distinct samples, as producers S1 and Swizz Beatz merged their separate tracks to create this powerhouse. By 2007, Jay-Z was on top ...