THE BLUEPRINT [EXPLICIT VERSIO [Explicit Lyrics]

I have been considering Jay-Z's collection of albums, and I have come to the conclusion that the Blueprint is the best, it is awesome. The album starts with 'The Rulers Back' a very uplifting track, one of those tracks were you think 'Hm i'll listen to the opening track' and you end up listening to the whole album. The follow up (and Nas diss) of 'Takeover' is admittedly not as good as the response track of 'Ether', nonetheless Kanye's production shines on this track (and throughout) with the doors sample being very effective. Next you have 3 singles 'Izzo', 'Girls, Girls, Girls' and 'Jigga that Nigga', the latter being one of the best tracks on the album. This track and 'Izzo' are brilliantly energetic and happy songs, Jay's verses in the first verse of 'Jigga...' being a perticular eye opener. The middle chunk of the album just spits out verse after verse after verse, Kanye impressing again on 'Heart Of The City'. The last two tracks are definitely the best on the album, Eminem's appearance on 'Renegade' simply sensational, probably one of the best songs rap has ever seen. The last song 'Bluprint (Momma Loves Me)' is in three parts, the first being slow and slightly emotional about Jay's upbringing. The second part you can't help but feel that Jay is being extremely arrogant at the beginning, but then again he has everyone right to. This part is equally as amazing as 'Renegade'. The last part more or less another version of 'Girls...'. All in all, brillIant

this album is just pure jay-z with catchy tunes and smooth flows, jay proves that he is indeed on top of the rap game at the moment. tunes such as girls, girls, girls and aint no love in the heart of the city satnd out aswell as the popular h 2 da izzo. i reccomend that evrey hip hop lover buys this album just to experience the pure genius of hova as he calls himself

After reading reviews and comments on U.S.A forums i was really excited about the realease of this album, and i was not dissapointed! For this album Jay drops his Roc-A-Fella rap team and his usual commercial super-producers and instead goes solo for all but 1 track and uses BINK, Kanye West and Just Blaze for production (He does 1 track with TIMBO.) This has def. worked for him, the beats are full of emotional samples and the lyrics are very personal! Forget Bling Bling! Here is my track breakdown : 1: The Rulers Back-This is sort of the intro to the album my least fave. 2:Takeover- One of the best songs, Jay's diss to Mobb Deep and Nas great sample of a classic rock song by 'The Doors' also hot production by Kanye West. 3:IZZO (H.O.V.A)- The 1st single nice hip pop style song. 4:Girls,Girls,Girls- A good track about all of Jigga's Ladies nice sample and good production by Just Blaze (Hooks sung by Q-Tip, Slick Rick and Biz Markie) 5: Jigga that N***a- Hot club joint with production by TM. 6: U don't Know-One of the best sample uses iv'e ever heard and a hot track. 7:Hola Hovito- One of the other commercial tracks with great production by Timbaland, cool lyrics and great hook. 8:Heart of the city (Ain;t No love)- Great production by Kanye West incorperating a great sample of a bobby BLUE bland song (One of my faves on the cd). 9: Never Change- Yet another hot sample and great lyrics and hot production by Kanye West. 10: Song Cry- A personal song about an ex girl of Jay's nice song! 11: All I need- Good production by Bink and nice lyrics and flow. 11:Renegade Feat. Eminem- Probly the best track on the album great flow by Em and Jay and eerie production by eminem. 12: BluePrint(Momma Loves Me) Nice slow song representing Jay's life story! BONUS TRACKS 13b (Found at 4:05mins into the track)- Lyrical Excercise(Breathe Easy) Good hardcore track made for the streets. 13c (Found straight after 13b)-Girls, Girls, Girls Remix-A great RMX of girls ... New sample new lyrics and a great new beat, i prefer this to the original G,G,G! Overall this is Jay Z's best album in a very long time definetley worth buying for anyone who even considers liking rap music.
Tracks: 13 with 2 bonus-overall 15 songs
Producers:5
Guests:1-Eminem
Overall Score- 5/5