Lost One
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For the song by Lauryn Hill
, see The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill
.
"Lost One" is the second single from Jay-Z
's comeback album Kingdom Come
.
The video was first released on December 4, 2006, Jay-Z's 37th birthday and notably features the rare concept car
Maybach Exelero
owned by diamond mogul André Action Jackson
.
and is produced by Dr. Dre
and Mark Batson
. The song is composed by S. Carter, D. Parker, C. Payne, M. Batson, and A. Young.
Dr. Dre also told Scratch magazine in a 2004 interview that he has been studying piano and music theory to create this song.
The first verse is rumored to be about Jaz-O
, his former mentor and business partner, but is also speculated as being about long-time friend, business partner, and co-founder of Roc-a-fella Records
Damon Dash
(though this theory lacks lyrical basis). In the song Jay-Z states, "I heard motherfuckers saying they made Hov; made Hov say, 'OK, so, make another Hov.'" Hov refers to Carter's previous stage name Young Hov and the lyrics parallel the history between him and Jaz-O.
The second verse could be about either (or both) Beyoncé or/and Rosario Dawson
. The opening lyric, "I don't think it's meant to be, be," is very arguably addressed to Beyoncé. At the same time, Carter dated Dawson from 2000 until 2002, breaking up when Dawson was 23, coinciding with the lyric "and honestly, at 23, I would probably love my work more than I did she." It's also important to note that the One he Lost was Dawson, not Beyoncé.
The third verse is about his nephew, Colleek D. Luckie, who died in a car accident with the car, a Chrysler 300
, that Jay-Z bought him for his graduation present.
He also mentions Colleeks' Girlfriend was pregnant when he died, Jay-Z personally blames his nephews death on himself.
Jay-Z makes a reference to the film "Casino"
with the line: "Should've stayed in food n' beverege/ too much flossing/ too much Sam Rothstein." Jay-Z can be seen driving Jackson’s
$8 million Maybach Exelero
in the video.
The beat was used in the 2006 Rap Up by Skillz
.
Lauryn Hill
Lauryn Noelle Hill is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, and actress.Early in her career, she established her reputation as a member of the Fugees. In 1998, she launched her solo career with the release of the commercially successful and critically acclaimed album, The Miseducation of...
, see The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill
The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill
The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill is the debut solo album by American musician Lauryn Hill, released August 25, 1998, on Columbia Records. Recording sessions for the album took place from late 1997 to June 1998, and were held primarily at Tuff Gong Studios in Jamaica...
.
"Lost One" is the second single from Jay-Z
Jay-Z
Shawn Corey Carter , better known by his stage name Jay-Z, is an American rapper, record producer, entrepreneur, and occasional actor. He is one of the most financially successful hip hop artists and entrepreneurs in America, having a net worth of over $450 million as of 2010...
's comeback album Kingdom Come
Kingdom Come (Jay-Z album)
Kingdom Come is the ninth studio album by American rap artist Jay-Z. It was released on November 21, 2006. It was considered a "comeback album" for the established rapper, as 2003's The Black Album was slated to be his final release...
.
The video was first released on December 4, 2006, Jay-Z's 37th birthday and notably features the rare concept car
Concept car
A concept vehicle or show vehicle is a car made to showcase new styling and or new technology. They are often shown at motor shows to gauge customer reaction to new and radical designs which may or may not have a chance of being produced....
Maybach Exelero
Maybach Exelero
The Maybach Exelero is a high-performance sports car designed and built by German luxury car manufacturer Maybach. It was presented in May 2005 in Berlin, Germany. The two-seater with a twin turbo V12 engine is a one-off design built on request for Fulda Tires. Fulda is using this car as a...
owned by diamond mogul André Action Jackson
André A. Jackson
André Action Diakité Jackson , , more commonly known by his African clan name "M’Zée Fula-Ngenge" , is a diamond industrialist and head of JFPI Corporation, Africa's largest holding company....
.
Song information
The song features Chrisette MicheleChrisette Michele
Chrisette Michele Payne , known professionally as Chrisette Michele, is an American R&B and soul singer-songwriter....
and is produced by Dr. Dre
Dr. Dre
Andre Romelle Young , primarily known by his stage name Dr. Dre, is an American record producer, rapper, record executive, entrepreneur, and occasional actor. He is the founder and current CEO of Aftermath Entertainment and a former co-owner and artist of Death Row Records...
and Mark Batson
Mark Batson
Mark Batson is an American record producer, arranger, and songwriter from Bushwick, Brooklyn, now based in Los Angeles.As a co-writer and producer with Dr. Dre, he is responsible for Jay-Z's 2006 single "Lost One", as well as tracks for Eminem, 50 Cent, Game and Snoop Dogg. As a co-writer and...
. The song is composed by S. Carter, D. Parker, C. Payne, M. Batson, and A. Young.
Dr. Dre also told Scratch magazine in a 2004 interview that he has been studying piano and music theory to create this song.
The first verse is rumored to be about Jaz-O
Jaz-O
Jonathan Burks better known by his stage name Jaz-O, is an American rapper and record producer active in the late 1980s through the 1990s, best known for being the mentor of Jay-Z. Jaz is also known as the Originator and had a song called "The Originators" that featured a young Jay-Z in 1990...
, his former mentor and business partner, but is also speculated as being about long-time friend, business partner, and co-founder of Roc-a-fella Records
Roc-A-Fella Records
Roc-A-Fella Records is a record label founded by Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter, Damon "Dame" Dash, and Kareem "Biggs" Burke. Today it operates as a subsidiary of Universal Music Group, and is distributed by Island Def Jam Motown Music Group.-Formation and Early Years:...
Damon Dash
Damon Dash
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(though this theory lacks lyrical basis). In the song Jay-Z states, "I heard motherfuckers saying they made Hov; made Hov say, 'OK, so, make another Hov.'" Hov refers to Carter's previous stage name Young Hov and the lyrics parallel the history between him and Jaz-O.
The second verse could be about either (or both) Beyoncé or/and Rosario Dawson
Rosario Dawson
Rosario Isabel Dawson is an American actress, singer, and writer. She has appeared in films such as Kids, Men in Black II, 25th Hour, Sin City, Clerks II, Rent, Death Proof, The Rundown, Eagle Eye, Alexander, Seven Pounds, Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief and Unstoppable.-Early...
. The opening lyric, "I don't think it's meant to be, be," is very arguably addressed to Beyoncé. At the same time, Carter dated Dawson from 2000 until 2002, breaking up when Dawson was 23, coinciding with the lyric "and honestly, at 23, I would probably love my work more than I did she." It's also important to note that the One he Lost was Dawson, not Beyoncé.
The third verse is about his nephew, Colleek D. Luckie, who died in a car accident with the car, a Chrysler 300
Chrysler 300
The Chrysler 300 is a full-size upscale car first shown at the 2003 New York Auto Show as a concept car. Sales in the U.S. began in the spring of 2004 as an early 2005 model year car. Designed by Ralph Gilles, the new 300 was built as a high-end sedan while the SRT-8 model was designed to be the...
, that Jay-Z bought him for his graduation present.
He also mentions Colleeks' Girlfriend was pregnant when he died, Jay-Z personally blames his nephews death on himself.
Jay-Z makes a reference to the film "Casino"
Casino (film)
Casino is a 1995 crime drama film directed by Martin Scorsese. It is based on the non-fiction book of the same name by Nicholas Pileggi, who also co-wrote the screenplay for the film with Scorsese...
with the line: "Should've stayed in food n' beverege/ too much flossing/ too much Sam Rothstein." Jay-Z can be seen driving Jackson’s
André A. Jackson
André Action Diakité Jackson , , more commonly known by his African clan name "M’Zée Fula-Ngenge" , is a diamond industrialist and head of JFPI Corporation, Africa's largest holding company....
$8 million Maybach Exelero
Maybach Exelero
The Maybach Exelero is a high-performance sports car designed and built by German luxury car manufacturer Maybach. It was presented in May 2005 in Berlin, Germany. The two-seater with a twin turbo V12 engine is a one-off design built on request for Fulda Tires. Fulda is using this car as a...
in the video.
The beat was used in the 2006 Rap Up by Skillz
Skillz
Shaquan Lewis, also known as Mad Skillz, Skillz, is an American rapper known for his acclaimed 1996 album From Where???, a reference to his origins in Virginia, not the stereotypical New York City or Los Angeles rapper, and he's also known for his yearly "Rap Ups", which he has done since...
.
Charts
| Chart (2006) | Peak Position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Billboard Hot 100 The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday... |
58 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, is a chart released weekly by Billboard in the United States.The chart, initiated in 1942, is used to track the success of popular music songs in urban, or primarily African American, venues. Dominated over the years at various times by jazz, rhythm and blues, doo-wop, soul,... |
19 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot Rap Tracks Hot Rap Tracks Rap Songs is a chart released weekly by Billboard in the United States. It lists the 25 most popular hip-hop/rap songs, calculated weekly by airplay on rhythmic and urban radio stations and sales in hip hop-focused or exclusive markets. From 1989 through 2001, it was based on how much the single... |
10 |
| U.S. Billboard Pop 100 Pop 100 The Pop 100 was a songs chart that debuted in February 2005 and was released weekly by Billboard magazine in the United States until its discontinuation in 2009... |
83 |