Jay-Z: "The Takeover" Is A Better Record Than Nas' "Ether"

"I think in the history when we look back, and I don't mean no disrespect to Nas, I think when we look back it's not even close," he shared, adding, "I just think it was a better record." [Listen here]

Jay and Nas exchanged in a lyrical battle back in 2001, which was arguably one of hip-hop's most exciting wars of all time. Although "The Takeover" wasn't part of the discussion, back in December of the same year, when New York radio personality Angie Martinez asked Hot 97 listeners what track they preferred, "Ether" or Jay's other diss record "Super Ugly," 58 percent of those who responded picked the Queenbridge MC's track.

I used to think 'Ether' was hands down better in every way. However, listening to it now, though it's still hard-hitting and some of the lines are ah-mazing, there are simply too many references to Jay's sexuality which isn't really backed up..  Overall, in terms of a diss, 'Ether' was more effective, but 'The Takover' is slightly relevant considering it focuses on the diminishing quality of Nas' music at the respective time.

But you need to remember that only a verse of the ' The Takeover' was aimed at Nas, whereas 'Ether' is a song entirely dedicated to Jay.. It's a bit of an unfair comparison, a better one would be 'The Blueprint 2'.

So Jay-Z likes his song more than a song that calls him a ****-riding ******. I'm not surprised. JML897

LMAO

I used to think 'Ether' was hands down better in every way. However, listening to it now, though it's still hard-hitting and some of the lines are ah-mazing, there are simply too many references to Jay's sexuality which isn't really backed up..  Overall, in terms of a diss, 'Ether' was more effective, but 'The Takover' is slightly relevant considering it focuses on the diminishing quality of Nas' music at the respective time.

But you need to remember that only a verse of the ' The Takeover' was aimed at Nas, whereas 'Ether' is a song entirely dedicated to Jay.. It's a bit of an unfair comparison, a better one would be 'The Blueprint 2'.

djwestwood

Ether is garbo and The Takeover is a pocket full of meh

Both the songs are way overrated

Ether is garbo and The Takeover is a pocket full of meh

Both the songs are way overrated

Toriko42

Do you seriously ever find yourself wanting to listen to those songs cause I sure don't

Opposite case with a dope diss song that also bangs like Dollaz + Sense or something...
Toriko42

Drop A Gem On Em' on the stereo>>>>> 

Yes, yes I do. Both hold up well. Nas brought more energy on Ether than almost his whole career combined and Jay-Z is deadly on Takeover. One of my favorite Kanye beats too.SuperSaiyanLink

Ditto, both songs are dope outside of just being diss records.

both the takeover and ether are meh

No Vaseline >iHeartCali

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