It’s easy to imagine what songs would be in a Jay-Z NFL Halftime Show . Since it’s arguably the biggest show of any given year, he’ll trot out all the big hits. Despite being in LA, hearing “ Empire State of Mind ” is going to be a given. “ Run This Town ” will make the cut, a couple of collaborations with his wife Beyoncé, and a medley of classics to satiate his rap-forward fans. Hov has to keep his audience in mind, and they might not appreciate his incredible b-sides like hip-hop fans will.

However, Jay-Z has some songs that are just too good not to hear in a massive stadium setting. Even if they didn’t conquer Billboard and become massive cultural touchstones, the quality is grandiose enough to match the stage.…