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Told through lyrics, images and personal narrative, decoded shares the story of jay z s life through the 10 codes that define him, giving an unparalleled insight into his background, influences and the artistic process that shapes his work. Jay z explains most kings from his new book decoded. Jayz spent the morning on the howard stern show, as part of jays promotional blitz for his new book, decoded, which is set to hit stores november 16. Download audiobooks narrated by jay snyder to your device. Empire state of mind tells the story behind jayzs rise to the top as told by the people who lived it with him. You can automate your software security program to run at certain intervals. Hardcore hiphop heads will be drawn in by jayzs obvious love, respect and knowledge of his chosen genre. Nov 15, 2010 jayz spent the morning on the howard stern show, as part of jays promotional blitz for his new book, decoded, which is set to hit stores november 16.
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