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The Black Album [Enhanced] [Explicit Lyrics]

~ Jay-Z
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
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  • Audio CD (19 Nov 2003)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: Enhanced, Explicit Lyrics
  • Label: Mercury Records Ltd (London)
  • ASIN: B00011FXGO
  • Other Editions: Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 532 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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1. Interlude (Jay-Z/The Black Album)
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
15. Change Clothes (Enhanced video UK Bonus)

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After announcing his retirement in September 2003, 'The Black Album' is the fourth and final release from hip hop entrepreneur Jay-Z. Produced by The Neptunes, Eminem, Timbaland, and Rick Rubin to name but a few, the album is a mix of tough hip hop and Jay-Z's distinctive East Side rhymes. The Neptunes produced single and video featuring Pharrell Williams are also included.

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14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Jay-Z in top form, 13 Nov 2004
By Jack Mays (Dublin, Ireland) - See all my reviews
Hardcore hip-hop fans generally dis Jay-Z because he's too succesful and isn't 'underground' anymore. Sure he went a bit mainstream between Reasonable Doubt and Blueprint, which he admits on the song 'Moment of Clarity' (" I dumned down for my audience to double my dollas. They criticise me for it yet they all yell 'Holla'"), but those two albums alone deserve him to be remembered for ever. As you know The Black Album is Jay-Z's last proper solo album and it's good to see he ended his carreer with such quality. Highlights include 'December 4th', rapping about his childhood; '99 Problems', which is slightly strange at first hearing but grows on you and is something different with it's loud rocky beat; and 'Public Service Announcement', which is a tour de force of lyrical wordplay and is lyrically the strongest song on the album ("I check cheddar like a food inspector"... whenever there's a drought get your umbrellas out because that's when I brainstorm"). However, all the songs are good, from the un-relenting 'Threat', to the Timbaland produced 'Dirt of Your Shoulder' with the only slightly wek songs being 'Change Clothes' (it's this kind of song which gets Jay slagged by hardcore rap fans) and 'Lucifer'.

So basically, if you like hip-hop at all you need this album. This is the perfect memorial to the career of HOV. R.I.P.

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12 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Jay continues to reinvent himself..., 28 Jul 2004
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The Black Album is classic Jay-Z but at the same time something refreshingly different. Like his previous efforts the Black Album exudes Shawn Carter's lyrical brilliance, as he raps with effortless skill and clarity. Jay-Z probably rhymes in his sleep so skillful is his way with fusing words, "Encore" being a prime example.

Tracks such as "99 Problems" and "What More Can I Say" are not typical hip-hop tracks in terms of the melody. On a first listen you may be forgiven for thinking some of the tracks are questionable, but this is just because Jay-Z has once again switched up his style. It does not take long to realise that The Black Album is truly great.

The driving beat of "Justify My Thug", thoughtful "Moment of Clarity" and R.Kelly sampled "Threat" cap off what is a well rounded effort that impresses in every sense.

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Best rapper alive? Close..., 28 Nov 2006
By D. Terrett "Lux" (Derby, UK) - See all my reviews
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I love this album. There, I've said it. I'm not the biggest fan of US hip hop, i'm much more a UK bloke, but this album is great. The beats are great, really nice variety to them, and Jigga's delivery is excellent, he's been blessed with a great voice to listen to. The lyrics are pretty decent, not brilliant, but not in any way average, and are very entertaining in places. The real thing i like about this album is there isn't a really bad track (i'm not a big fan of "Lucifer") and there is a great sequence of songs, "Dirt off your Shoulder" to "Justify my Thug", which are purely excellent. I'd definately recommend this to anyone who likes hip hop.
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To the guy who gave this album 1*, You obviously dont know your music, this is one of the best albums ever made and to knock it, your a doughnut.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Definitely one to keep in your collection...
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Hip-Hop Classic!
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Wel well. This album is a toss up between Reasonale Doubt/In my lifetime1/Blueprint1 for the title of Jay's finest album.

This is a classic. Read more
Published on 20 Dec 2006 by M. Dobson

4.0 out of 5 stars Strong effort from HOV
I heard this album a while back and was bought it last christmas and I have to say it really is a classic, I like Encore, December 4th, Change Clothes, Dirt off your shoulder etc... Read more
Published on 6 Feb 2006 by L. Hurley

5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT WAY TO LEAVE THE RAP GAME
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Published on 19 Jan 2006 by chris

5.0 out of 5 stars Done it Again!!!!!
Another great album from the last of the hip hop greats. The album is awesome from start to finish and probably his most personal to date. Read more
Published on 19 Oct 2004 by kamraan_ahmed65

1.0 out of 5 stars Complete Rubbish!!
I had to return this album... it had a couple of mediocre tracks and lots of really boring dry commercial ones. There are far better real hip hop albums out there. Read more
Published on 11 Oct 2004 by dragonfist_8

5.0 out of 5 stars Lyrical genius!
There is not a dud track on this album, everything has a different flavour all with wicked lyrics and after havin it on repeat for 2 weeks im not even close to bein bored of it... Read more
Published on 20 Jun 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars What more can i say!
What an album! Jay-Z at his best! A must for fans!

IF U GOT GIRL PROBLEMS I FEEL BAD FOR U SON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Published on 28 May 2004

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