Izzo (H.O.V.A.)- Jay-Z(2001) Produced by Kanye West Izzo (H.O.V.A.) is the lead single from Jay-Z's sixth album, The Blueprint, released in 2001. "Izzo" is a slang term used in the song that means the letter "O". "Hova" is a nickname for Jay-Z, derived from "Jay-Hova," a play on "Jehovah" (one of the names of God). He was given the nickname by a friend because of his ability to rap without writing lyrics down, like a "gift" from God. #jayz #izzo #hova #TheBlueprint #hiphop #rap #microphone #musi