One word describes the CD Blueprint from Jay-Z... AWESOME!
I wish it weren’t the case but, it’s not everyday that I get a CD from an artist that I can just pop in and comfortably listen to from beginning to end. There is usually a song or two that I just can’t force myself to get through. Not at all the case with Blueprint. Every track is enjoyable and was pretty easy for me to listen to from start to finish.
Blueprint is a nicely varied, mix of 13 tracks that are very well written songs by this clearly outstanding artist. With many of the songs displaying a lot of the kind emotion that makes for a really great listen. Clearly drawing from what I can only imagine are him own personal experiences. At different points touching on the most real emotions like love, heartbreak, pain, failed relationships and unattainable romance. They’re all here.
If you’re a Jay-Z fan, or just a fan of Rap music this is a CD your collection simply should not be without.
While the entire CD is really very good the truly standout tunes are track 6 - U Don't Know, track 8 - Heart Of The City (Ain't No Love), and track 13 - Blueprint (Momma Loves Me).
My Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 1 - The Ruler's Back. This is a great track!
Blueprint Release Notes:
Jay-Z originally released Blueprint on September 11, 2001 on the Roc-A-Fella Records label.
CD Track List Follows:
1. The Ruler's Back
2. Takeover
3. Izzo (H.O.V.A)
4. Girls, Girls, Girls
5. Jigga That N***a
6. U Don't Know
7. Hola Hovito
8. Heart Of The City (Ain't No Love)
9. Never Change
10. Song Cry
11. All I Need
12. Renegade - (featuring Eminem)
13. Blueprint (Momma Loves Me)
Personnel includes: Jay-Z, Eminem, Q-Tip, Slick Rick, Biz Markie (rap vocals); Josey Scott (vocals); Victor Flowers (organ); Bink (programming). Producers include: Kayne West, Just Blaze, Trackmaster, Timbaland, Bink.
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