The Blueprint

by Jay-Z

The Blueprint cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 11 September 2001
  • Label: Roc-A-Fella
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 1:03:16
  • Community rating: 4.02/5 from 14 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

'The Blueprint' is a triumphant, defining classic of East Coast hip-hop that popularized the lush, vocal-sampling 'chipmunk soul' production style. Jay-Z effortlessly balances boastful street narratives with introspective reflections, solidifying his status as a rap icon.

Genres

Descriptors: crime, rhythmic, sampling, rap, soulful, classic, hard

Tracklist

  1. The Ruler's Back (03:48)
  2. Takeover (05:13)
  3. Izzo (H.O.V.A.) (04:00)
  4. Girls, Girls, Girls (04:35)
  5. Jigga That Nigga (03:24)
  6. U Don't Know (03:19)
  7. Hola' Hovito (04:33)
  8. Heart Of The City (Ain't No Love) (03:43)
  9. Never Change (03:57)
  10. Song Cry (05:02)
  11. All I Need (04:25)
  12. Renegade (05:37)
  13. Blueprint (Momma Loves Me) (03:40)
  14. Lyrical Exercise (03:46)
  15. Girls, Girls, Girls (Part 2) (04:14)

Credits

  • Damon Dash - executive-producer, executive producer
  • Kareem Burke - executive-producer
  • Shawn Carter - executive-producer
  • Jason Noto - art direction
  • Tony Dawsey - mastering
  • Jonathan Mannion - photography
  • Kareem “Biggs” Burke - executive producer
  • JAY‐Z - executive producer

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