Jay-Z’s lead single from The Blueprint 3 , featuring Rihanna and Kanye West, remains a monumental hip-hop track but was met with some technical criticism upon release.
Depending on whether you're looking for the or the 2009 hip-hop anthem , here are the "proper" reviews for both. The Film: Run This Town (2019) Run This Town
This fictionalized political thriller set during the Rob Ford era in Toronto received mixed-to-negative reviews from critics, currently holding a . Jay-Z’s lead single from The Blueprint 3 ,
Rihanna’s hook was praised for its anthemic quality, marking her high-profile return to the spotlight at the time. Kanye West was widely considered to have stolen the show , with his verse outshining Jay-Z’s more relaxed performance. Rihanna’s hook was praised for its anthemic quality,
It’s an ambitious debut from writer-director Ricky Tollman that attempts to mix Aaron Sorkin-style dialogue with 1970s thriller aesthetics, but it ultimately struggles to find a coherent point of view . The Song: "Run This Town" (2009)
Critics at Pitchfork felt the track was a bit "watered-down" and "autopilot" for artists of this caliber, though it was an undeniable commercial success and cultural staple. Perspectives from the Community