- Crown - Jay-z

The track prominently features a sample of "Solid as a Rock" by reggae artist Sizzla . It also contains elements from "Terrorist Threats" by Ab-Soul featuring Danny Brown and Jhené Aiko.

JAY-Z included the song in his Magna Carter World Tour setlists, performing it in cities like Boston and Manchester.

is a track by JAY-Z from his 12th studio album, Magna Carta... Holy Grail , released on July 4, 2013. The song is widely recognized for its dark, aggressive production and for being the professional debut of then-16-year-old producer WondaGurl . Production & Composition Jay-Z - Crown

JAY-Z reflects on the pressures of success and the "heavy head" that comes with wearing the crown, a recurring theme throughout the album. Legacy & Performance

He famously references sports agent Scott Boras , comparing his own business acumen and "un-get-at-able" status to the powerful negotiator. The track prominently features a sample of "Solid

The lyrics serve as a declaration of his dominance and his refusal to give up the "crown" of hip-hop.

The success of "Crown" launched WondaGurl into the mainstream, leading her to become one of the industry's most sought-after producers for artists like Drake and Rihanna. is a track by JAY-Z from his 12th studio album, Magna Carta

Ebony "WondaGurl" Oshunrinde, a high school student from Ontario, Canada, created the beat using FL Studio . She sent the track to Travis Scott, who then shared it with JAY-Z.