My username is JayZ because (A) those are my initials, and, (B) I have always liked Jay-Z's albums, particularly his early ones. The Black Album is, apparently, his last go at a record, but he finishes off very strong. I just got it last night and have listened to most of it all the way through this morning. It is easily one of his best albums, imo - very fresh yet still undeniably Jay-Z. Just an fyi for those of you out there who are fans.
It is something called work - where I've been since 7:30 am. Obviously, I didn't see it - otherwise I might have been induced to buy it earlier.
Calm down there Jigga Man, he said the thread was up 3 WEEKS ago, not hours. Why is he retiring? I can understand if a he doesn't want to keep making music into old age, but he's still in his 30's.
Sorry. The response was both useless and rude at the same time. It would have been much more useful if a link was given so I could read and possibly add to said thread. Oh, and the work thing was suppossed to be indicative of my schedule for the past month and a half - hence no time ever to really do anything outside the office.
I think he will still produce, maybe guest on an album or two, but this is his last album - i get the feeling he is tired, but I don't think its clear.
Jay Z releases an album every year. If he's tired he should tone it down to 1 album every 2 years like most major artists.
Sucks that you're so busy with work. You should check out the remixes that are popping up. There's one of the single with a Sade sample. http://www.hiphopdx.com/audio/hottraxx/jay-z-change_clothes_holding_on_remix.ram I doubt he's really retired.
Don't tell me you are serious bout wanting another Jay-Z/R Kelly collaboration album, Best of Both Worlds was TERRIBLE...And funny enough, neither R Kelly or Jay-Z has had an album go anything lese than 2x platinum (with the exception of Jay's 1st solo) and BOBW only went platinum. Oh, but there supposedly will be a BOBW Pt. II...With Cash Money's Baby and R. Kelly.
I thought overall it was a good album. I really wanted him to collaberate with Dj Premier on a least one song. I was dissapointed it didnt happen. My favorite tracks is "Allure" song # 13 produced bt the Neptunes. I cant get enough of that beat.
IMO, "99 problems", number 9 on the black album, is by far the best song that Jay has had in years. Awesome, awesome track with a great sample.
I think he's "retiring", so he can sell more albums. Some people maybe bought into the hype and bought this one because of that. Then when he comes out of retirement he'll sell some more albums. Overall, I'm sure he's "retiring" to get his album more publicity. I was a bit disappointed.
How can Jay-Z supposedly go with the biggest producers in hip-hop and not put on a track by hip-hop's greatest producer, DJ Premier. Overall, I was disappointed by the album. I think he tried making an album like Nas' Illmatic, a true hip hop album that also had no real guest MCs and the best producers in the industry. I think it's an ok album, but very disappointing when compared to albums like Illmatic. I don't think it's a classic. My favorite track is the one produced by 9th Wonder although I'm not too big on the ODB ramblings on the track.
Everybody knows there was only one black album worth mentioning and it wasn't by Jay-Z. It was by Spinal Tap.
lyrics are from... JayZ - The Black Album - Track 14 - My 1st Song Y'all wanna know, why he don't stop Y'all wanna know, why he don't flop Let me tell you people why Came from the bottom of the block I When I was born, it was sworn, I was never gon' be sh*t Had to pull the opposite out this bit*h Had to get my ride on Eyes on the prize, Shawn knew I had to Had to had to get these chips Had to make moves like Olajuwon Started out sellin dimes and nicks Graduated to a brick No exaggeration, my infatuation with the strip
I like the album...its solid all the way through, Threat and the 2 Kanye West joins are dope. No Illmatic but I have no gripes with an album you can listen to front to back. The rumors before the release had a couple joints by Primo that just didn't make the cut as well as a Dre beat. I got a feeling if they exist they will appear on some sort of greatest hits album in the next year. For now those that didn't get the Primo fix they wanted there is a DJ LT. Dan mixtape out right now (The Black Remixes: Back to Basics) that flips the Black Album Accapellas over some Premier beats ie. What More Can I Say over Biggie's Unbelievable and Dust Your Shoulders Off over Jeru's Come Clean and then some other beats....not to mention they just released the accapella version of the Black Album so you be hearing alot of remixes and blends soon. Also for those that dig the 9th Wonder production on Threats you should check his group out Little Brother's The Listening LP. He also did an great remix album of Nas' entire God's Son called God's Stepson, really tight work.Nas - Get Down (9th Wonder Remix)
