The Dynasty

by Jay-Z

The Dynasty cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 31 October 2000
  • Label: Roc-A-Fella
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 1:06:34
  • Community rating: 3.13/5 from 4 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Originally intended as a compilation album showcasing the Roc-A-Fella Records roster, it ultimately morphed into a Jay-Z solo album featuring extensive guest appearances. Crucially, the project launched the careers of producers Just Blaze and Kanye West, introducing the heavily chopped, pitched-up soul sampling aesthetic that would dominate the decade.

Genres

Descriptors: crime, rhythmic, rap, commercial, classic, street, soulful

Tracklist

  1. Intro (3:10)
  2. Change The Game (3:07)
  3. I Just Wanna Love U (Give It 2 Me) (3:47)
  4. Streets Is Talking (4:44)
  5. This Can't Be Life (4:48)
  6. Get Your Mind Right Mami (4:22)
  7. Stick 2 The Script (4:08)
  8. You, Me, Him And Her (3:44)
  9. Guilty Until Proven Innocent (4:55)
  10. Parking Lot Pimpin' (4:15)
  11. Holla (3:32)
  12. 1-900-Hustler (3:50)
  13. The R O C (4:06)
  14. Soon You'll Understand (4:35)
  15. Squeeze First (3:49)
  16. Where Have You Been (5:33)

Credits

  • Jay-Z - primary artist
  • Beanie Sigel - featuring
  • Static - featuring
  • Pharrell Williams - featuring
  • Sparks - featuring
  • Scarface - featuring
  • Rell - featuring
  • Snoop Dogg - featuring

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