Reaction & Financial Analysis of Jay-Z - "The Story of O.J."

[@kennycooper294]

I think its a double meaning too but one of the meanings I got was no matter how successful you become the world will still see you as black

[@TheMoneyLevelsShow]

Yes that is a good point

[@swatisquantum]

Yes, Malcom X goes into the psychology that white people tell you your history because we choose not to learn it. But when we learn your own history and own businesses and land, you can’t be told what you are and what position you are in society since you own it plus know who you are (real history).

[@ninjireal]

Double meaning. This songs main theme is about being a successful African American.

[@mlr975]

Nailed it! He really spoke to 18yr old me when I heard this album. Changed my life!

[@TheMoneyLevelsShow]

You're ahead of your time!

[@mlr975]

@@TheMoneyLevelsShow made me boss up! Loved the breakdown!

[@kamiyobeats7365]

I think the main message of the song is that no matter if u rich or poor u will still be seen in a negative way by most ppl. Thats why we gotta stop buying luxury items that only have to purpose to built some kind of image (because no matter the image u will still be seem in a negativ way). So we might as well use that money to built wealth for us and our kids and their kids. So basically we should stop caring what other ppl think of us and stop payimg for an image to please them, cause they will never be pleased. Instead we should use that money ro built wealth for the family, so we can live a good life while everyone else is still invested bulding an image.

[@TheMoneyLevelsShow]

Yes I agree wholeheartedly! Proverbs 13:22: A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children

[@angelad5994]

Couldn't have said it better!!!!

[@blkmusic__]

11:37 I know I’m a year late on this lol, forgive me. But that line…he’s explaining that these rappers get advances from record labels, flashing it thinking that they rich. He doesn’t call that money because those rappers have to pay that advance back through royalties and those rappers won’t get a single penny until it is paid off. Sooo if a rapper blows a million dollars….

[@rhenaldiwijaya7778]

U have potential to be big my friend

[@TheMoneyLevelsShow]

Thank you and appreciate the sub as well. Been hearing that a lot and ti means a lot, I guess I need to stay consistent!!!

[@ayeety6393]

Odee bro

[@joshuafreund5163]

One of the best explanations of this song I have heard. Nice work.

[@escapedelatinoamerica3480]

that rimes with New York

[@zachsanchez1644]

Production quality is looking Good bro! Nice set up

[@TheMoneyLevelsShow]

Thanks fam I have the tools just need to utilize them often and quit being lazy lol

[@JTCoinRings]

Amazing breakdown, keep the content coming..

[@BruceJohnson-fo5ko]

Hey man I've only got 2 minutes in, I had to stop and applaud you for be on point of what you see and hear.👌

[@michaelbrome561]

I think the engine line is linked to the Dumbo line, meaning he was buying fancy cars when he could have been investing in property.

[@hanibalalazar3696]

Hello, I think you are on the right path here, teaching economics and finance through pop culture will help you retain your audience, do more of these types of videos and maybe a collab will serve you well in getting exposure.

[@TheMoneyLevelsShow]

Thank you feel free to send me any videos I should do these type of reactions to!

[@rbmwiv]

Great analysis, this song has inspired me to build my wealth even more. I have always thought that and after hearing the song it really speaks to me. Since the song came out we have bought 4 properties and the value has more than doubled in just a few years. We were able to get them before the housing market went crazy. We get calls and texts from realtors trying to sell our properties. We also bought some land. The land was over 20 years ago and it was bought for $1000 an acre. About 10 years ago we just sold select cuts of trees. We got $45k for the wood and only had 30k in the land and you could not even tell that there was anything cut down.

[@romeo4rmza381]

This song is soo deep bruh, real value entertainment. Just subscribed 💯🔥

[@TheMoneyLevelsShow]

Yes it is! Lets build this wealth fam and achieve financial freedom! I'm providing content to help others build wealth!

[@silver7pressedshekels834]

Cool analyzing!👍 I wasn't aware of this song, very interesting!

[@TheMoneyLevelsShow]

Most def family appreciate you connecting once again!

[@Just-School-Assignments]

All well said. Looking forward to more. 💯

[@TheMoneyLevelsShow]

Thanks bro!I need a new graphic from you as well!

[@_torgeek9108]

Analysis on point👌🏾. Big up!!

[@afglealphphotographer1385]

Thank you man! Great video and analysis!

[@pourladentelle]

I listened to this song once before and I skipped over it because I felt it was too deep for me to handle bck then. This was before I fell into debt. I listened to it today and cried at how much I failed myself. This song/interpretation could have helped me manage my shyt more!! Sometimes I hate poverty more than the devil! I dnt wanna ever be here again! -Dumbo Thx for doing this!

[@TheMoneyLevelsShow]

Most def fam I’ve been there too where I’ve missed a lot of signs! Check out my channel for more education on finances and breaking poverty

[@ShenderRamos]

Best reaction, great interpretation

[@prideventues]

He was talking about rappers taking advances from record companies I think.

[@TheMoneyLevelsShow]

Yes that makes more sense now that you say that. He took chances with his own label

[@tiffanymckenzie7102]

Wow. Great Breakdown. Thank you

[@geraldnjenga9303]

That’s 💯.... great review and nice setup

[@MrBWednesday]

Have an upvote -- opening scene "40 Million Dollar Slaves"

[@neophytestacker9471]

You peep Kitco's interview with Arabian Prince yet? Lol I'm still in shock!

[@MrMacc494]

Hardest bar im trying to give you a million worth in game for 999

[@TheMoneyLevelsShow]

Yes I agree bro!!!

[@Valentino016]

I like how he put the sign coloured there

[@JustinFlournoy]

What I got from Taking Advances was that Artist taking advances from record labels. While he and his crew taking real chances making music.

[@davidcrescencio4483]

the fact jay z in my top 5 and all time biggest heroes, im 19. jay one of them ones

[@renatofabiangonzalezclemen2866]

Thanks bro.

[@TheMoneyLevelsShow]

No problem fam appreciate you checking out the video. I have more info about wealth and investing on my channel if you’re interested

[@jayjones7776]

This song is a masterpiece.

[@cecilia4947]

why does the song say yellow often? I've tried to find an answer for that but i just can't find anything

[@kko9329]

Good video!

[@juanaguilar12028]

My review for it was if your gonna talk about gettin from point a to point b you gotta take the necessary steps to get there and not only that but your skin color can be representation or misrepresentation of your character and who you are as an individual don’t ask for change if you can’t make any be the change so that way you can get you sum🤷🏽‍♂️🙏🏽☯️ peace luv and prosperity to every person and living and non living entities

[@lukasw8693]

Dude I'm from Poland, I own property abroad, live in the UK, gonna get more land, weath comes thru owing, not living rirch

[@NxcturnalSounds]

One of the best hip hop songs of all time. Imo

[@connorfrancis6022]

I always looked at this song from a financial perspective, didn’t know it had such a racial side of it. Great vid keep it up!

[@Mrmasterplayer09]

2:49 do you know that he means oj Simpson

[@qbee212]

9.99 is the cost of the Tidal subscription

[@b.b.2020]

you explained it so well i feel like everyone automatically became closed minded towards this song and missed jay z point

[@DuBstep115]

He should have bought McLaren F1, only car that went from 600k brand new to 15 million in just 25 years. And yes it has a V12 engine.

[@danieltaiwo8185]

Deep concept

[@TheMoneyLevelsShow]

Thanks fam, appreciate you taking the time to listen!

[@lukasw8693]

Keep well, mate

[@TheMoneyLevelsShow]

Thanks man appreciate the support

[@Balin93]

Thanks for the breakdown. The real eye opener for me is when he's saying "still n****", he's talking about how men see THEMSELVES, and that is the trap. The Story of OJ now makes sense - no matter how rich, successful, and "white" he seemed, in the end, he lived down to the basest expectations and mentality - abuse and murder, live rich and die poor. This song says fuck what the white man says and change your way of thinking to be successful. The other line is about the V12s ... THANK you for explaining that.

[@TheMoneyLevelsShow]

Yes good summary there appreciate you checking it out and listening in! I have a lot more videos on my channel about finances and investments if your interested as well!

[@Hdgsgdhsh]

You’re great !!!

[@garishanth]

Great explanation & analysis! 👏🏽 Also, production quality is 🔥! - What camera are you using? - Is that a LUT you're using?

[@TheMoneyLevelsShow]

Thanks family! Sony A7III and it was a generic lut through premiere. I forgot though this was long ago

[@lukasw8693]

Love the song btw

[@zws12]

More reactions !!!!

[@daddysawyerr8968]

Please react to KAO DENERO.. ( the story of lumumba) he is an African artist please 🙏

[@TheMoneyLevelsShow]

I will check it out!

[@mauricioellis568]

Dope. A new gen professional opinion... 6:47 nah bro you said it yourself due to his (our environment) environment he lack so as to instead of investment chose to "look shine?". Toxic. Truth be told.

[@lukasw8693]

What do you think, personally, about this video?

[@Naquel21]

He meant same struggles

[@MrBWednesday]

This video makes me think about the hockey player, Evander Kane, going bankrupt.

[@TheMoneyLevelsShow]

Yeah man crazy how many people that had that much money they blew

[@ShrekSoundtrack]

I have the same lamps lol

[@sparks2lit]

No matter the skin colour, how rich and poor, old and young, skinny and fat you are a human being. You should treat other people how you want to be treated. Also he did explain why Jews are rich, it’s because when they earn money they spend on themselves and their community they do not support others. As how regular bozos would get paid and give it right back. By buying Nike Jordan’s, alcohol technically anything considers entertainment. He also said what’s more important than money, credit. I don’t think that needs explaining but there is similar saying in my country. You may break my bones but never my name. Also there was this scene where it looked like a machine was creating KKK clan members and one of them took their hood off and it was Jay Z, that was very deep. Cuz it made me think that it’s not who we are it’s how we made as if a black person can hate a black person, also it has “walk a mile in my shoes” type of message. Imagine if the original Africans were white and European were black. I think we would exact same history just with colour switched. Overall the message I received was that you should be who you are no matter the label you are given. Cuz there is only one label you should care about, it’s the one you gave yourself, love yourself, your family and just do good for good karma.

[@lukasw8693]

Again, if you feel you can buy, buy then

[@sorryminati4719]

subbing

[@KiraBKADestroyerOfWorlds]

You paused at inopportune times more than once, and it seems that was interfering with you seeing how some of the ideas flowed into each other. I've noticed that breakdown videos tend to go better when the reviewer watches/listens to the media first, and then consumes it again to REALLY pay attention. Btw, the "taking advances" line was about artists taking advances from major labels (fast money up front), while Jay and his folks are independent, and taking chances like starting streaming services, artist and sports representation firms, and liquor brands. That $50 or $100K sounds great when you're a broke artist trying to break into the business, but it's nothing compared to what your publishing for ONE amazing song can end up being worth over the life of that song--anyone ever heard of "Imagine" by John Lennon? "Thriller" by Michael Jackson? How about "1999" by Prince? Samples, covers, or just even playing the original song in a movie or commercial? Even after you're gone, those checks can either be cashed by your descendants, or by the record label you took a n advance from, in exchange for ownership of your masters. That's what *I* took from that lyric.

[@lukasw8693]

Last verse, killed it, ain't that truth

[@olamideadesina9199]

Brother run Nas - speechless...it talks also on investment...

[@kingjuice4557]

0:13 so there's dudes who actually specialise in this analysis shit lol

[@lukasw8693]

And then mentality is subjective. If you feel black people are being considered second hand isn't it up to them to work to change that mentality

[@fineartonfire_5327]

The reason he didn’t buy the building for 2 million is bc he was too dumb me wasting money on cars n shit!! And he sold this particular album for 9.99!!

[@lukasw8693]

Hey man, I'm only 4min in your video. Like your comments so far and fully agree. I don't think the mentality of a black person is that they are a 'poor man' but agree that their check is signed by a white person

[@lukasw8693]

Who don't ya?

[@yolandabrandon5342]

The spitting of seeds, those are Reproduction. Over produce Reproduction.

[@lukasw8693]

Don't speculate!

[@funekanohiya6170]

I didn't even know this was a sample from Nina Simone

[@Godwin00007]

Still nigga...... Hova

[@bklync2005]

You are so lost please don’t do any more explanation, from the start you have no idea what your are talking about, you got some of the references but most you were dangerously wrong,

[@TheMoneyLevelsShow]

Lol you have no argument to what I am saying that is why you posted a generalized comment. Also last time I checked we had a first amendment right to free speech so if you do not like what I am saying you can keep it moving jack!

[@morenablighthlatshwayo9651]

Jus outta Curiosity Charles... How is he Wrong.. or Lost... I'd love to hear and understand bro

[@morenablighthlatshwayo9651]

I can only add that when he spoke about Advances he spoke about how Artists or musicians take advanced from record companies... N then spend it on cars n end up being broke... So he could probably go a bit deeper in that mentality.. because they end up taking money n putting that shit to their ear

[@Black_Patriot-Veteran-1970]

I find it ironic how they would try to cancel Kanye, who supports Trump, for saying something about Jewish people, but Jay-Z who's Leftist and woke didn't so much as get so much as a second glance for saying what he said about Jews.