Jay-Z Finally Releases ‘4:44’ Bonus Tracks to All Streaming Services
After years of being exclusive to Tidal, Jay-Z has officially brought the three bonus tracks from his acclaimed ‘4:44’ album to all major streaming platforms.
Jay-Z has finally made his three bonus tracks from 4:44 available on all streaming services. Roc Nation confirmed the wide release of the tracks on Instagram Tuesday, exactly nine years since 4:44 first dropped. The three songs — “Adnis,” “Blue’s Freestyle / We Family,” featuring Jay’s daughter Blue Ivy Carter, and “ManyFacedGod” featuring James Blake — were previously available only on Tidal.
4:44 was released in 2017 and still stands as Jay-Z’s most recent solo album. The project featured collaborations with Beyoncé, Frank Ocean, and Damian Marley, earning critical acclaim for its raw introspection and vulnerability, particularly regarding the artist’s reflections on his personal life and past infidelities.
Expanding the ‘Jay-Z30’ Celebration
The wide release of these tracks is part of the ongoing “Jay-Z30” celebrations, which honor the 30th anniversary of his debut album, Reasonable Doubt. The initiative includes a series of high-profile performances, such as a headlining set at the Roots Picnic in Philadelphia and two massive nights at Yankee Stadium in New York City this July. During these shows, the legendary rapper is set to perform Reasonable Doubt in its entirety on the first night, followed by a performance of The Blueprint to mark its 25th anniversary on the second.
Beyond the music, Jay-Z has partnered with the Brooklyn Public Library to release limited-edition library cards commemorating his 13 solo albums. Fans can also look forward to an upcoming eight-part documentary directed by Rick Rubin, alongside new pop-up exhibits in New York City that chronicle the rapper’s multi-faceted career.
“Being able to look back on everything and then being able to highlight it now,” Roc Nation president Chris Santini told Vibe. “Going through the archive and making it matter in the here and now by using what works now and seeing how well it translates. So that’s been really rewarding.”
This article originally appeared on Rolling Stone.