D.O.A. (Death of Auto-Tune)
D.O.A. (Death of Auto-Tune)

JAY-Z - D.O.A. (Death of Auto-Tune) Lyrics

Hip-Hop/Rap
Nov 24, 2014
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D.O.A. (Death of Auto-Tune) Music Video

D.O.A. (Death of Auto-Tune) Lyrics

La da da da da da
Hey hey hey goodbye (good riddens)
Hold up

Only rappers to re-write history without a pen
No I-D on the track let the story begin, begin, begin

This is anti auto-tune, death of the ring-tone
This ain't for iTunes, this ain't for sing alongs
This is Sinatra at the opera, bring a blonde
Preferably with a fat ass who can sing a song
Wrong, this ain't politically correct (arh!)
This might offend my political connects (arh!)
My raps don't have melodies
This shit make niggas wan' go and commit felonies
Get your chain tooken
I may do it myself, I'm so Brooklyn
I know we facing a recession
But the music y'all making going make it the great depression (arh!)
Or your lack aggression
Put your skirt back down, grow a set man
Nigga this shit violent
This is death of auto-tune, moment of silence

La da da da da da
Hey hey goodbye
Hold up

Only rappers to re-write history without a pen
No I-D on the track let the story begin, begin, begin

Hold up,
This ain't a number one record (arh!)
This is practically assault with a deadly weapon (arh!)
I made it just for Flex and
Mister Cee, I want niggas to feel threatened (arh!)
Stop your bloodclot crying
The kid, the dog, everybody dying, no lying
You niggas jeans too tight
You colors too bright, your voice too light (arh!) (arh!)
(It's too far nigga)
I might wear black for a year straight
I might bring back Versace shades
This ain't for z100
Ye told me to kill y'all to keep it one hundred
This is for Hot 9-7
This shit's for Clue, for Khaled, for we the best in
Nigga this shit violent
This is death of auto-tune, moment of silence

La da da da da da
Hey hey hey goodbye
Hold up

Only rappers to re-write history without a pen
No I-D on the track let the story begin, begin, begin

Hold up,
This shit need a verse from Jeezy
I might send this to the mix-tape Weezy
Get somebody from B-M-F to talk on this
Get this to a blood, let a crip walk on it (arh!)
Fifty thou' to style on this
I just don't need nobody to smile on this (arh!)
Y'all niggas singing too much
Get back to rap you t-paining too much (arh!) (arh!)
I'm a multi-millionaire
So how is it I'm still the hardest here (arh!)
I don't be in the project hallway
Talking about how I be in the project all day (arh!)
That sound stupid to me
If you a gangsta this is how you prove it to me (arh!) (arh!)
Nigga just get violent
This is death of auto-tune moment of silence

La da da da da da
Hey hey hey goodbye
Hold up

Writer(s): Dale Frashuer, Ernest Dion Wilson, Gary De Carlo, Janko Nilovic, Louis Auguste Jean Delacour, Paul Leka, Shawn C. Carter
Copyright(s): Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, LIBRARY GOLD APM, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who produced the song D.O.A. (Death of Auto-Tune)?

    The song was produced by No I.D. and co-produced by Kanye West, who also contributed vocals to the bridge.

  2. Why did JAY-Z decide to make an anti-Auto-Tune song?

    JAY-Z felt that Auto-Tune had become overused and turned into a gimmick. He appreciated its use by artists with an ear for melody like T-Pain and Kanye West but believed too many were using it as a crutch, diluting its impact.

  3. What inspired JAY-Z to write D.O.A. (Death of Auto-Tune)?

    One inspiration was hearing Auto-Tune used in a Wendy's fast-food chain advertisement, which made him feel that what was once a trend had become a gimmick. Kanye West also sparked the idea when he heard the beat and suggested making an anti-Auto-Tune track.

  4. Did JAY-Z remove any tracks from The Blueprint 3 due to this song?

    Yes, after deciding to create 'D.O.A. (Death of Auto-Tune)', JAY-Z removed all songs containing Auto-Tune from his album The Blueprint 3 to emphasize his point against the overuse of the technology.

  5. Were there any notable cameos in the music video for D.O.A. (Death of Auto-Tune)?

    Yes, the music video features cameo appearances by actor Harvey Keitel, who plays a card player in New York's exclusive restaurant Rao's, and basketball player LeBron James.

  6. How did other artists react to D.O.A. (Death of Auto-Tune)?

    Reactions were mixed; some like Trey Songz released remixes targeting other artists' use of Auto-Tune, while others like Lil Wayne criticized JAY-Z's stance, arguing that Auto-Tune remained relevant and popular in hip-hop.

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