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The Jay-Z Playlist: Cannabis Strains Inspired by Classic Hov Tracks

A track-by-track pairing of classic Jay-Z songs with cannabis strains you can shop on the licensed New York adult-use market. Built for Hov fans, by a Queens dispensary.

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Good Grades Editorial
Published June 14, 2026

How to Read This Playlist

Jay-Z's catalog has provided the soundtrack for three decades of New York life — and a lot of New York smoke sessions. This playlist pairs ten classic Hov tracks with cannabis strains commonly available on the licensed New York adult-use market. Use it to build a tasting flight, a delivery order, or just a Friday night.

For context on why Jay-Z's cultural footprint matters to cannabis at all, read our companion piece on Jay-Z's influence on cannabis culture, entrepreneurship, and New York.

Adults 21+ only. Strain availability rotates by harvest. Cannabis affects everyone differently — start low, go slow.

Track
01
The Blueprint 3 · 2009SativaBright, energetic, classic New York

Empire State of MindSour Diesel

A bright, fast-acting sativa that captures the rush of walking out of the subway into Midtown. Sour Diesel is New York's signature strain and the obvious pairing for the city's anthem.

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Track
02
The Black Album · 2003HybridReflective, grounded, foundational

December 4thOG Kush

A cornerstone strain for a cornerstone track. OG Kush is the genetic backbone of modern cannabis the way Hov's origin story is the backbone of modern hip-hop.

Shop OG Kush flower
Track
03
The Blueprint · 2001HybridCelebratory, smooth, instantly familiar

Izzo (H.O.V.A.)Wedding Cake

A crowd-pleaser that everyone in the room recognizes. Wedding Cake is sweet, balanced, and built for celebration — perfect for a track that turns any party up.

Shop Wedding Cake pre-rolls
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04
The Black Album · 2003IndicaHeavy, no-nonsense, late night

99 ProblemsGMO

Pungent, gassy, and unapologetic. GMO is the strain for the moment Hov shrugs off everything trying to slow him down — heavy hitter for a heavy hitter.

Shop GMO flower
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05
The Black Album · 2003HybridTriumphant, polished, exotic

EncoreRuntz

Runtz brought a new generation of flavor-forward exotic flower to the front of the menu. Encore brought arena-level main-stage energy to a victory lap. Pair them.

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06
The Blueprint · 2001IndicaMelancholy, slow, introspective

Song CryGranddaddy Purple

A heavy purple indica for one of Hov's most emotional tracks. Granddaddy Purple is built for the kind of quiet, dim-light reflection Song Cry calls for.

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07
The Black Album · 2003SativaLifted, alert, ready to move

Public Service Announcement (Interlude)Jet Fuel (G6)

PSA is two minutes of pure adrenaline. Jet Fuel matches the energy — uplifting, alert, and immediately ready to start the day with intent.

Shop Jet Fuel pre-rolls
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08
The Black Album · 2003HybridSmooth, confident, daytime

Dirt off Your ShoulderBlue Dream

Blue Dream is the strain that goes with any room and any moment — exactly the energy of brushing your shoulders off and walking into the rest of your afternoon.

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09
The Blueprint · 2001HybridBold, sticky, max impact

U Don't KnowGorilla Glue #4

Gorilla Glue #4 is a high-impact, terpene-loud hybrid. U Don't Know is a high-impact, brass-loud declaration. The pairing is loud on purpose.

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10
The Blueprint 3 · 2009IndicaSweet, slow, nostalgic

Young ForeverZkittlez

A sweet, fruit-forward indica for one of Hov's most cinematic and nostalgic tracks. Zkittlez is built for the kind of slow sunset moment Young Forever soundtracks.

Shop Zkittlez flower

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Most of these strains rotate through the Good Grades menu in flower, pre-roll, and vape form. Browse the live menu, add a few to your bag, and queue up The Blueprint.

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The Good Grades editorial team covers New York cannabis culture, licensed brands, and product education for adults 21+. We write from inside the legal supply chain serving Queens, Brooklyn, and Long Island.

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