Joey Bada$$ Praises Cardi B's "Imaginary Players"

Joe Budden Shares Sharp Critique of Cardi B's New Single - Beats, Rhymes and Lists

Cardi B’s decision to sample JAY-Z’s legendary track ‘Imaginary Players’ in her new single has sparked a fierce critique from Joe Budden.In a recent episode of his podcast, Joe Budden didn’t hold back while discussing Cardi B’s latest musical venture, a song called ‘Imaginary Playerz.’ The track borrows heavily from JAY-Z’s revered ‘Imaginary Players,’ and Budden isn’t pleased with the approach she took.Budden, known for his outspoken opinions i…

Joey Bada$$ Praises Cardi B's "Imaginary Players"

Cardi B is once again at the center of hip-hop’s cultural conversation, thanks to her new single “Imaginary Playerz.” The track reworks Jay-Z’s 1997 classic, sparking both celebration and debate. For some, her delivery falls short of the original’s lyrical weight, while for others, the record is a reminder of her star power and ability to stir the culture. Either way, Cardi has reclaimed her position as one of rap’s most polarizing figures. Joe…

JAY-Z's 1997 Hit Sees Streaming Resurge Following Cardi B's Remix

Source: Lester Cohen / Getty Jay-Z’s “Imaginary Players” Sees 305% Spike Thanks to Cardi B’s New Track More than two decades after its release, Jay-Z’s 1997 deep cut “Imaginary Players” is making a major comeback — and it’s all thanks to Cardi B. According to Complex, Spotify streams of Hov’s track have skyrocketed by 305% in the U.S. following the release of Cardi B’s latest single, “Imaginary Playerz”, which heavily samples Jay-Z’s original. T…

JAY-Z’s “Imaginary Players” Gets Streaming Lift Via Cardi B

Source: Nitro / Getty One of JAY-Z’s classic songs saw a surge in its streaming numbers this past week, thanks in large part to it being sampled for the latest single from fellow New York rapper Cardi B. The new single, “Imaginary Playerz,” samples the original beat (René & Angela’s “Imaginary Playmates”) from the Hip-Hop icon’s song “Imaginary Players” from his second studio album, In My Lifetime Vol.1, released in 1997. Cardi B debuted the sin…

JAY-Z's "Imaginary Players" Gets Streaming Lift Via Cardi B

Source: Nitro / Getty One of JAY-Z’s classic songs saw a surge in its streaming numbers this past week, thanks in large part to it being sampled for the latest single from fellow New York rapper Cardi B. The new single, “Imaginary Playerz,” samples the original beat (René & Angela’s “Imaginary Playmates”) from the Hip-Hop icon’s song “Imaginary Players” from his second studio album, In My Lifetime Vol.1, released in 1997. Cardi B debuted the sin…