ROOTS
Roots of I Am… Sasha Fierce
The artists and genres I Am… Sasha Fierce came out of — one hop back on the influence tree.
JAY-ZartistShawn Corey Carter, known professionally as Jay-Z, is an American rapper, businessman, and record executive. In 2023, Billboard and Vibe ranked him as the greatest rapper of all time. Rooted in East Coast hip-hop, Jay-Z is known for his complex lyricism that often uses double entendres, wordplay, and braggadocio. His music is built on a rags to riches narrative. According to Forbes, he is the wealthiest music artist in history, worth an estimated US$2.8 billion as of 2026.
Etta Jamesartist
Barbra Streisandartist
Karen Carpenterartist
The Beatlesartist
Lil Wayneartist
Michael Jacksonartist
Billy Joelartist
Alanis Morissetteartist