Jay-z - On To The Next One Ft. Swizz Beatz -

The track reinforces the "Death of Auto-Tune" theme prevalent throughout The Blueprint 3 , positioning his raw, seasoned flow as the mark of a true "owner" in the industry.

He pivots from street-level references to high-level commerce, famously mentioning his switch from Cristal to Ace of Spades (Armand de Brignac) as a response to perceived racism from the former brand's executive. Visual Art and Cultural Provocation JAY-Z - On To The Next One ft. Swizz Beatz

The music video, directed by , remains one of the most discussed visuals in JAY-Z's career. Shot in stark black-and-white, it abandons typical hip-hop tropes for surrealist imagery: On To The Next One [Jay-Z + Swizz Beatz] Lyrics - Genius The track reinforces the "Death of Auto-Tune" theme