Hollywood (Jay-Z song)

"Hollywood" is a song recorded by American recording artist Jay-Z for his ninth studio album, Kingdom Come (2006). The song features Jay-Z's now-wife, American recording artist Beyoncé Knowles. It was composed by Jay-Z, Shaffer Smith, and Reggie "Syience" Perry. "Hollywood" is a disco-influenced R&B song with lyrics that detail the tiredness music stars, working in the American cinema industry, sometimes feel.

The song was generally well received by music critics who praised its musical arrangement as well as the guest vocals by Knowles. Even without a proper official release, "Hollywood" charted on a few US Billboard component charts, reaching a peak of number 56 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart in early March 2007. It also gained attention in Australia where it charted inside the top 100 positions of the ARIA Singles Chart. Knowles later recorded a solo version of the song, which was re-titled "Welcome to Hollywood", and included on the deluxe edition of her second studio album, B'Day (2006).

Background

"Hollywood", featuring guest vocals from Knowles, was included as the tenth track on Jay-Z's ninth studio album, Kingdom Come (2006). It sees songwriting duties by Shawn Carter as well as Shaffer Smith, and utilizes production from Reggie "Syience" Perry. The song is an R&B intoned simple one, also containing...
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