JAZ-O, the emcee who shared the blueprint with Jay-Z, talked to us about being great, leaving a legacy and what classic hip-hop really is. We caught up with him at Block Republic Studios in Chicago during a recording session.

Emcee Jaz-O talks classic hip-hop and greatness

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