Jay-Z recently curated a playlist for Tidal featuring his favorite songs of 2023 during a live session on the app. The playlist, a customary tradition for the rapper, offers a mix of tracks that might catch listeners by surprise. Among the notable inclusions is his wife, Beyoncé, with her latest release, “My House,” which made its debut in her Renaissance Tour film.
Jay-Z extends recognition to fellow artists, acknowledging Drake’s presence on the list with “8am In Charlotte.” Additionally, the rap mogul highlights the collaborative effort of Travis Scott and Playboi Carti on the track “Fe!n.” JID and Lil Yachty’s joint venture in the form of the track “Half Doin Dope” also secures a spot among Jay-Z’s favored selections.
This annual compilation of Jay-Z’s preferred tracks has evolved into a tradition over the past few years, with evidence of his curated playlists dating back to 2018.
Jay-Z recently curated a “Best of 2023” playlist for Tidal that includes:
‘Jennifer’s Body’ by Ken Carson
‘Kostas’ by Westside Gunn prod. Tay Keith
‘FE!N’ by Travis Scott & Playboi Carti
‘Japanese Soul Bar’ by Nas
‘Not A Drill’ by Veeze
‘89 Earthquake’ by Larry June & The… pic.twitter.com/aVUgAdIqAP— Joey (@gothamhiphop) December 21, 2023