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All rights reserved.| Track Listing 1. Interlude 2. December 4th 3. What More Can I Say 4. Encore 5. Change Clothes 6. Dirt Off Your Shoulder 7. Threat 8. Moment Of Clarity 9. 99 Problems 10. Public Service Announcement (interlude) 11. Justify My Thug 12. Lucifer 13. Allure 14. My 1st Song
Album Notes Personnel includes: Jay-Z (rap vocals); Sharlotte Gibson, Vincent "Hum V" Bostic, John Legend, Don Crawley, Leonard Harris, Kanye West, Danee Doty, Cedric The Entertainer.Producers include: The Neptunes, DJ Quik, Eminem, Rick Rubin, Just Blaze.In what he claims to be his final release as a musical performer, Jay-Z drops THE BLACK ALBUM, a sprawling, ambitious effort that rivals the best work of the rapper's already legendary career. Working with a who's who of hip-hop's most high-profile producers, the outrageously talented MC adjusts his flow and subject matter to the wildly varied tracks, proving once again just how gifted he is as a wordsmith.From the epic "What More Can I Say" (a collaboration with the Buchannans) to the brutally honest, Eminem-produced "Moment of Clarity," THE BLACK ALBUM bleeds with inspiration. Other highlights include the fuel-injected "Dirt Off Your Shoulder" (featuring Timbaland behind the board), the club-ready "Change Clothes" (which sports the Neptunes' trademark beats), and the old-school stomp of "99 Problems" (with pioneering hip-hop producer Rick Rubin). It makes one wonder how an artist at the peak of his craft could willingly put the microphone down. Hopefully, time out of the spotlight will remind Shawn Carter why he became successful in the first place, and find him back in the studio. Editorial Reviews Rolling Stone (12/25/2003) | |||||||||||||
Reviews Review created: 01/05/08 by: In my view jay z's best work, Encore has always been my favourite track and the rest of the album complements it. This is my second Black Album as I wore out my first. I dont think I will ever tire of it. Review ID: 10000000006923831 Was this review helpful? Report this review Review created: 31/01/08 by: this has to be one of jay-z's best albums. the premier lyrics are matched by solid production from a top line up of producers. i love this album. Review ID: 10000000005293866 Was this review helpful? Report this review being a fan of 'true hip hop' jay z doesnt really come into my playlist very often seen as everything ive heard after reasonable doubt has been pretty average for a man who claims such greatness in the rap/hip hop scene, however having heard a few catchy tracks and discovering they were all on the same album i thought yeah why not...and much to my surprise i was quite impressed, there are still a few tracks that i skip but then im very hard to please...all in all worth a buy! favorite tracks have to be lucifer and the one that uses the black moon beat 'stay real' i think jay's version is called hova or something! Review ID: 10000000003699515 Was this review helpful? Report this review Review created: 06/04/07 by: i bought it bacause id lost my original copy and i needed another one quickly. so i thought id look on ebay where some would defo be for sale! Review ID: 10000000003334644 Was this review helpful? Report this review Jay Z is one of the most influential artists around. his work has inspired not only hip hop music but all forms of music. The Black Album shows his talents as a rapper and a producer, it is an insightful look into the life of an american genius. Review ID: 10000000001499439 Was this review helpful? Report this review |
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