The Blueprint is the sixth studio album by American rapper Jay-Z, released September 11, 2001 (the day of the New York City attack) on Roc-A-Fella Records in the United States. It’s release was set a week earlier than initially planned in order to combat bootlegging. Recording sessions for the album took place during 2001 at Manhattan Center Studios …
Jay-Z, Reazonable Doubt, back by popular demand, classic debut album from arguably The Greatest MC Of All Time. This title has previously scanned 1.4 million units. Jay-Z’s classic debut is a compelling reflection on his life as a hustler. It’s invested with an uncommon complexity and candor that has noticeably faded in his later material. Armed …
After a somewhat half hearted attempt at early retirement, Jay Z is most definitely coming back with a bang. His album Kingdom Come Explicit version who Jay collaborated with on ‘Big Pimpin’ with back in 2000. Also showing up on this project is Beyonce who returned the favor of his guest appearances on her recently released Birthday. …
2007 album from the rapper-turned-business mogul. American Gangster is Jay-Z’s tenth studio release. A semi-concept album inspired by Ridley Scott’s film of the same name, it sees Jay-Z chronicle his time as a street hustler. It is a return to a grittier street sound than his predecessor Kingdom Come. . Comparisons are being made to his debut album …
‘Oye Mi Canto’ is considered to be one of the most popular reggaeton tracks recorded by a mainstream rap artist. Mainstream radio embraced it before it blew up at Spanish formatted radio stations. ‘Oye Mi Canto’ by N.O.R.E., featured Daddy Yankee (this was the track that opened the door for him to mainstream culture), Nina Sky, Gem …
Limited edition triple vinyl LP. The words “Kanye” and “vinyl” don’t sound like they go together in the same sentence, but this triple vinyl LP pressing will prove you wrong. The 14-time Grammy-winner mixes some raw, rattling tones with brass, woodwinds and string instruments, and the 70-minute set he produces here taps into anger and naked emotion. The …
This album has a long list of collaborators: Daft Punk, Hudson Mohawke, RZA, Chief Keef, King L, Justin Vernon, Travis Scott and Charlie Wilson all chipped in, and Rick Rubin showed up late in the game and got an executive producer credit. Full of rattling 808s, electro clatter, waves of fuzz and heart-racing BPMs. ‘On …