5 Facts About Jay-Z Sampling Hannah Williams for 4:44
- No I.D. played Jay-Z Hannah Williams’ song to inspire his response to Beyoncé’s Lemonade.
- Jay-Z sampled Williams’ heart-stopping vocals for the title track of his 2017 album 4:44.
- The sample comes from Williams’ original recording, not a cover or re-recording.
- Williams’ raw, emotional delivery matched the album’s themes of apology and reflection.
- The sample helped make “4:44” one of Jay-Z’s most personal and critically acclaimed songs.