The Jay Z Remix Aaliyah Miss U -
Jay-Z recorded his verses at the start of 2003, using the original instrumental and chorus produced by Teddy Bishop .
A portion of the proceeds from the single's enhanced-CD sales was donated to the Aaliyah Memorial Fund , benefiting cancer research. Lyrical Content and Tributes The Jay Z Remix Aaliyah Miss U
Jay-Z expands the tribute in his third verse to other deceased artists, including The Notorious B.I.G. , Tupac Shakur , Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes , Big L , Big Pun , and Jam Master Jay . Cultural Reception Jay-Z recorded his verses at the start of
He names her brother Rashad, her parents, her former partner Dame Dash , and collaborators like Timbaland and Missy Elliott . , Tupac Shakur , Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes
He mentions personal details, such as their "cereal pie" meals and her interest in the book The Seat of the Soul .
In the remix, Jay-Z shifts the focus from a romantic breakup to a collective expression of grief. His verses include specific mentions of those who "miss" Aaliyah:
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