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.
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."

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Album: The Black Album [Vinyl]
#	Song Title		Time
	Disc 1
1)	Interlude	More Info...
2)	December 4th	More Info...
3)	What More Can I Say	More Info...
4)	Encore	More Info...
5)	Change Clothes	More Info...
6)	Dirt Off Your Shoulder	More Info...
7)	Threat	More Info...
8)	Moment of Clarity	More Info...

Album: The Black Album [Vinyl]
#	Song Title		Time
	Disc 1
1)	Interlude	More Info...
2)	December 4th	More Info...
3)	What More Can I Say	More Info...
4)	Encore	More Info...
5)	Change Clothes	More Info...
6)	Dirt Off Your Shoulder	More Info...
7)	Threat	More Info...
8)	Moment of Clarity	More Info...