The Black Album [Parental Advisory] by Jay Z [Audio CD]

Description: Tracks:InterludeDecember 4thWhat More Can I SayEncoreChange ClothesDirt Off Your ShoulderThreatMoment Of Clarity99 ProblemsInterludeJustify My ThugLuciferAllureMy 1st Song Performer Notes: Personnel includes: Jay-Z (rap vocals); Sharlotte Gibson, Vincent "Hum V" Bostic, John Legend, Don Crawley, Leonard Harris, Kanye West, Danee Doty,Cedric The Entertainer.Producers include: The Neptunes, DJ Quik, Eminem, Rick Rubin, Just Blaze.Personnel: Sharlotte Gibson, Don Crawley, Leon Harris, John Legend, Kanye West, Danee Doty, Vincent "Hum V" Bostic, Cedric The Entertainer (vocals); Steve King (guitar); Luis Resto (keyboards); Jason Lader (programming).Audio Mixers: DJ Quik; Eminem; Gimel Keaton; Jimmy Douglas; Steve King ; Ken "Duro" Ifill; Andrew Scheps; Rick Rubin; Richard Travali; Darrell Thorp.Liner Note Authors: Jay-Z; Shawn Carter .Recording information: 54 Sound, Detroit, MI; Akademie Mathematique of Philosophical Sound Research,; Baseline Studios, New York, NY; Record Plant Studios, LA; The Hit Factory Criteria, Miami, FL.Photographers: Walik Goshorn; Lenny Santiago; Jonathan Mannion.In what he claims to be his final release as a musical performer, Jay-Z drops THE BLACK ALBUM, a sprawling, ambitious effort that rivals the best work of the rapper's already legendary career. Working with a who's who of hip-hop's most high-profile producers, the outrageously talented MC adjusts his flow and subject matter to the wildly varied tracks, proving once again just how gifted he is as a wordsmith.From the epic "What More Can I Say" (a collaboration with the Buchannans) to the brutally honest, Eminem-produced "Moment of Clarity," THE BLACK ALBUM bleeds with inspiration. Other highlights include the fuel-injected "Dirt Off Your Shoulder" (featuring Timbaland behind the board), the club-ready "Change Clothes" (which sports the Neptunes' trademark beats), and the old-school stomp of "99 Problems" (with pioneering hip-hop producer Rick Rubin). It makes one wonder how an artist at the peak of his craft could willingly put the microphone down. Hopefully, time out of the spotlight will remind Shawn Carter why he became successful in the first place, and find him back in the studio. Professional Reviews: Rolling Stone (12/25/03, pp.106-7) - Included in Rolling Stone's "50 Best Albums of 2003" Rolling Stone (12/11/03, p.198) - 4 stars out of 5 - "...He's settling scores and letting us deeper into his life than ever....One of the better albums of his career..." Entertainment Weekly (11/28/03, pp.121-2) - "...[Here] the quintessential hustler [seeks] a memorable exit..." - Rating: B+ Q (1/04, p.108) - 4 stars out of 5 - "[H]is real strength lies where it always has: in brags. He excels at flashy cadences and unexpected turns of phrase." Format: CD (1 Disc); Stereo Country: USA Studio/Live: Studio Guest Artist: Cedric The Entertainer Release Date: 1 November, 2003 Label: Universal Music Distribution Dimensions: 12.7 x 14 x 1.3 centimeters (0.23 kg)

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Track #1: Interlude

Track #2: December 4th

Track #3: What More Can I Say

Track #4: Encore

Track #5: Change Clothes

Track #6: Dirt Off Your Shoulder

Track #7: Threat

Track #8: Moment Of Clarity

Track #9: 99 Problems

Track #10: Interlude

Track #11: Justify My Thug

Track #12: Lucifer

Track #13: Allure

Track #14: My 1st Song

Producer: Kanye West, Aqua, Luis Resto, Shawn Carter, Just Blaze, Kareem "Biggs" Burke, 9th Wonder, Jay-Z, Dj Quik, The Neptunes, Joseph Weinberger, Timbaland, The Buchanans, Eminem, Damon Dash, Rick Rubin

Language: English

Era: 2000s

Run Time: 3331 Sec

Release Year: 2003

Format: CD

Features: Studio Recording

Genre: Rap & Hip-Hop

Type: Album

Style: East Coast Rap, Hardcore Rap

Record Label: Roc-A-Fella

Artist: Jay-Z

Release Title: Black Album