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• #JAY Z THE BLACK ALBUM SERIES#

A really fun listen.This is a public service announcement Sponsored by Just Blaze and the good folks at Roc-A-Fella Records "Fellow Americans, it is with the utmost pride and sincerity that I present this recording, as a living testiment and recollection of history in the making during our generation." Allow me to re-introduce myself My name is Hov', OH, H-to-the-O-V I used to move snowflakes by the O-Z I guess even back then you can call me CEO of the R-O-C, Hov'! Fresh out the fryin pan into the fire I be the, music biz number one supplier Flyer/flier than a piece of paper bearin my name Got the hottest chick in the game wearin my chain, that's right Hov', OH - not D.O.C. While it probably wont be remembered as his best album, The Black Album is his most personal to date and features some of his most compelling writing. If The Black Album is truly Jay-Zs last statement before retirement, he at least goes out near the top of his game. ‘The Black Album’ topped the charts in the US, where it’s been certified 3x platinum. The Black Album CD Roc-A-Fella Records, 602498611210, 2003,14 Track. Danger Mouse famously mashed this album up with The Beatles’ ‘White Album’ to make ‘The Grey Album,’ a definite must-listen. Other highlights for me include ‘Change Clothes’ (classic production by The Neptunes), ‘Dirt Off Your Shoulder’ and ‘Moment Of Clarity’ (produced by Eminem). ‘Justify My Thug’ a rework of Madonna’s ‘Justify My Love,’ takes on a life of its own. A genre-defining track produced by Rick Rubin, production reminiscent of his work with Beastie Boys and Run-DMC.

Speaking of singles, ’99 Problems’ is on this record. I love hearing music in its original context, it gives me chills every time.

#JAY Z THE BLACK ALBUM SERIES#

In a series of interviews for Tidal, the albums contributors spoke on. Also, the track ‘Numb/Encore’ was the single from the record. The Black Album, touted as his final release, offers some answers, though none as clear-cut as what may or may not be the truth: that its all an elaborate publicity stunt. Fifteen years ago, Jay-Z released his classic, eighth studio album, The Black Album. I was working in CD retail when that came out and we would often listen to the album. And then it hit me, it was from their 2004 collaboration EP, ‘Collision Course,’ a mash up EP with Jay Z. On ‘Encore,’ a track produced by Kanye West, comes a line “What the hell are we waiting for?” I immediately sat up and thought “who has he sampled here? I know this so well!” Took me a minute or two, but I realised that I knew it from Linkin Park. And that's how I knew that he was a special child.” The song talks about his days as a drug dealer and goes on to describe his rise as one of music’s biggest musicians.įor his “last” outing, Hova tapped some of the world’s biggest producers across the various tracks. The only one who didn't give me any pain when I gave birth to him. The album starts with ‘December 4th,’ an autobiographical track with narration by his mother, Gloria Carter “Shawn Carter was born December 4th, weighing in at 10 pounds, 8 ounces. I finally heard what the rest of the world has ‘The Black Album’ is an incredible record. I’ve now listened, and what a cool record it is.

It was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Rap Album at the 47th Grammy Awards, 4. That’s the thing about writing reviews, it forces you to listen. Upon its release, The Black Album received acclaim from music critics. As previously mentioned, I only started reviewing albums from #300 onwards last time, and so anything before that that I held prejudice toward wasn’t taken much notice of. I remembering listening to Jay-Z last time around, but I don’t think I actually heard him. With this, his eighth studio album, Jay-Z announced his retirement following 7 years in the biz as a recorded music artist. Here he is, Hip Hop’s first billionaire, Shawn Carter, aka Jay-Z, AKA Hova.