Change the Game explained

Change the Game
Cover:	Changethegame.jpg
Type:	single
Artist:	Jay-Z featuring Beanie Sigel, Memphis Bleek and Static Major
Released:	January 9, 2001
Recorded:	July 2000
Genre:	East Coast hip hop
Length:	3:07
Producer:	Rick Rock

"Change the Game" is the second single from rapper Jay-Z from his 2000 album . It features guest raps by Memphis Bleek and Beanie Sigel, production from Rick Rock and backing vocals by Static Major. Upon release, the song's intention was to promote Sigel and Bleek, but Steve Juon of RapReviews.com considers Jay-Z to outperform both rappers.^[1] A music video directed by David Meyers was made for "Change the Game."

Remix

A remix to "Change the Game" features Bleek and Sigel, along with Tha Dogg Pound members Daz and Kurupt. The remix appears on The Professional 2 album by DJ Clue. It can also be found on Tha Dogg Pound compilation album 2002.

Critical reception

Rap Reviews wrote "Even though Beans and Memph both have raps on this song, Jay starts and ends the track with the best flow and lyrics throughout."^[2]

Formats and track listings

CD

"Change the Game (Radio Edit)" (3:40)
"Change the Game (Instrumental)" (3:40)

Vinyl

A-Side

"Change the Game (Radio Edit)" (3:07)
"Change the Game (LP Version)" (3:08)
"Change the Game (Instrumental)" (3:05)

B-Side

"You, Me, Him and Her (Radio Edit)" (3:46)
"You, Me, Him and Her (LP Version)" (3:46)
"You, Me, Him and Her (Instrumental)" (3:43)

Notes and References

Web site: Juon . Steve . The Dynasty: Roc La Familia Review at RapReviews.com . July 18, 2007.
Web site: Good Example of flow . Juon . Steve . November 3, 2000 . 5 July 2016.
Going for Adds . . 1387 . 56–62 . February 2, 2001 . July 10, 2022.