Jay-z - Lucifer (feat. Kanye West) -

: The song solidified Kanye as a top-tier producer just months before his own debut, The College Dropout .

: The hook references "Chase the Devil," a nod to the reggae roots of the sample. Jay-Z - Lucifer (Feat. Kanye West)

: The track features high-pitched vocal chops and aggressive, driving percussion that defined the early-2000s Roc-A-Fella sound. 📝 Lyrical Themes : The song solidified Kanye as a top-tier

: The title refers to the struggle against "the devil" or negative influences trying to pull Jay-Z back into a life of crime. Jay-Z - Lucifer (Feat. Kanye West)

: Often cited as one of the best tracks on The Black Album .