BBC (ft. Nas) - Jay Z

Pharrell has had a banner year: he produced numerous Billboard hits, was a main visual and musical feature on one of the most hyped releases of my lifetime (Daft Punk's Random Access Memories), and his streetwear collaboration with Japanese style icon Nigo, Billionaire Boys Club, celebrated its 10th anniversary. Fittingly, the shaker-heavy, dance-y "BBC" is track number ten on Jay Z's capitalist success story, Magna Carta Holy Grail.

Since the extensive ad slot during Game 7 of the 2013 NBA Finals, the most hyped element of the album was bound to be the backing beats. Timbaland, Rick Rubin (as a prop), Pharrell, and Swizz Beatz are all featured as musical collaborators; this beat makes a strong appearance at 2:43. Groovy!

Nas exhibits some strong flow, but would we expect less: "Now I'm smoking loud in Ibiza / Mix the D'USSE with the reefer." Oops! According to RapGenius, Nas lost his $1 million Henessey partnership over this line, choosing to reference Jay Z's cognac of preference. And Jay wouldn't let him change it, even after Nas offered a new verse... Oh well, still made for a fresh, catchy summer jam.