99 Problems / Dirt Off Your Shoulder

by JAY-Z

Type: Single
Released: 10 May 2004
Label: Roc-A-Fella
Country: United States
Community rating: 3.79/5 from 1 rating

Album Notes & Community Reviews

A monumental double A-side that pairs Rick Rubin's blistering, guitar-heavy '99 Problems' with Timbaland's bounce-driven 'Dirt Off Your Shoulder'. The release effectively bridged rock-infused aggression with club-ready swagger, cementing Jay-Z's unparalleled cultural dominance ahead of his brief 'retirement'.

Genres

Mid-School Hip Hop
Rap Rock

Descriptors: conscious, rhythmic, sampling

Tracklist

99 Problems (Explicit)
Dirt Off Your Shoulder (Explicit)

Credits

Rick Rubin - producer
Timbaland - producer