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Jay-Z – The Black Album (VG+/VG+) – 2xLP, US 2003
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The Black Album is an LP by Jay-Z from 2003 released on the Roc-A-Fella Records label.
About this album
The Black Album is one of Jay-Z’s most celebrated statements, a sharply focused 2003 set that framed itself as a retirement record while delivering some of his most durable material. Built around crisp production from a stellar roster including Kanye West, Just Blaze and Rick Rubin, it balances hit singles with pointed reflections on fame, legacy and survival. “99 Problems”, “Dirt Off Your Shoulder” and “Encore” helped define its crossover reach, while the album’s controlled, polished sound made it feel like a summary of everything Jay-Z had mastered by then. Its influence and reputation have only grown since release.
Genre: Hip Hop & RnB
Review
AllMusic rating:AllMusic users:Artist: Jay-ZLabel: Roc-A-Fella Records – B0001528-01Format: LP, AlbumUnits: 2Country: USReleased: 2003Genre: Hip Hop & RnBA1 Interlude
A2 December 4Th
A3 What More Can I Say
A4 Encore
B1 Change Clothes
B2 Dirt Off Your Shoulder
B3 Threat
B4 Moment Of Clarity
C1 99 Problems
C2 Interlude
C3 Justify My Thug
D1 Lucifer
D2 Allure
D3 My 1St Song