But 'Lost One' that's the kicker! If you were invested, for no good reason, like I was in JAY-Z and Beyoncé this song was it! I regret caring more about the Beyoncé verse than his remorse over his dead nephew verse or the Dame Dash verse. 'Do U Wanna Ride' had an amazing John Legend hook and some introspection on Jay's part. I'd say the album was a nice first step into getting back on the scene. The three songs I picked are the three songs I instantly loved and didn't need to let grow on me. I guess I'm trying to let you know I went to great lengths to enjoy this album. I took the 40 minute bus ride to Limeridge Mall and copped this album then had to wait till I got home to listen because I forgot my discman.

I remember I didn't even get the 'free' version before it was available to legally purchase. I obviously was very excited to have another proper JAY-Z album when the rumblings of Kingdom Come started. Kingdom Come (2006)/ AKA The 10th Best JAY-Z Album I don't care what you say, the song is all sorts of dope. Its an album thats easy to listen to with great high points, so i feel okay recommending this to people with more pop tastes. overall, as a huge jay-z fan for 20+ years, i like this album, but dont love it. we all win again! 'Hola' Hovito' is classic JAY-Z and Timbaland. But its the most recent jay-z album besides WTT that i still listen to some songs off. The song has two of the greatest on one track. To Nas' credit I always wished Eminem's verse came earlier on 'Renegade' but that doesn't matter. This was the album that made me go back and buy the albums I didn't already have on CD because 'Takeover' made me realize Shawn Corey Carter is my favourite rapper.

That meant it had a lot to live up to when I finally got my hands on it a week later. The Blueprint was the first time I went specifically for an album and something about the date Septemstopped me from actually getting the album the day it came out. I got the first possible one which meant I had lunch at 10am and would always wait for the Future Shop to open and I'd browse the New Release section. So my high school had 4 periods for a possible lunch time. The Blueprint (2001)/ AKA The 2nd Best JAY-Z Album

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