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“Murder To Excellence” by Jay-Z & Kanye West

with S1 · 91 min · October 11, 2025
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Jay-Z and Kanye West's "Murder to Excellence" wasn't just a standout on Watch the Throne, it was a dual narrative of trauma and triumph. Grammy winning producer S1 (Symbolyc One) takes us into the architecture of one of his most emotionally layered productions. From sourcing the choral sample that opens the track to constructing the sharp transition into a victorious, synth driven second half, S1 reveals how this beat was designed to feel like two different worlds colliding.

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