The Blueprint (2001)

By Jay-Z

Sped-up soul samples and hard drums back a rapper facing two criminal trials and a pile of disses, answering back on "Takeover" and turning celebratory on "Izzo (H.O.V.A.)." Released September 11, 2001, it debuted at number one in the US and introduced Kanye West and Just Blaze as major producers. In 2018 the Library of Congress added it to the National Recording Registry.

Released
2001
Tracks
15

Track list

  1. The Ruler’s Back
  2. Takeover
  3. Izzo (H.O.V.A.)
  4. Girls, Girls, Girls
  5. Jigga That Nigga
  6. U Don’t Know
  7. Hola’ Hovito
  8. Heart of the City (Ain’t No Love)
  9. Never Change
  10. Song Cry
  11. All I Need
  12. Renegade
  13. Blueprint (Momma Loves Me)
  14. Breathe Easy (Lyrical Exercise)
  15. Girls, Girls, Girls (Part 2)