Jay-Z in 8 review

Rick Rubin’s eight-part interview series with the MC is irritatingly unstructured, has portions that feel like filler and would hugely benefit from a different medium – which encourages use of the pause button

Jay-Z in 8 review

TL;DR

  • "Jay-Z in 8" is an eight-part docuseries where Rick Rubin interviews Jay-Z.
  • The series is criticized for its unstructured format and portions that feel like filler.
  • A lack of narrative or thematic structure makes it challenging for casual fans to follow.
  • The interviewer, Rick Rubin, is described as terse, unlike more experienced interviewers.
  • Explaining lyrics and references within the show can feel simplistic or redundant.
  • The article suggests the series would be better suited as a podcast due to its unstructured nature.