The Black Album
From Marcy Projects to billion-dollar mogul, Jay-Z's clever wordplay, business acumen and undeniable swag made him hip-hop royalty.
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Lyrics9.0
Flow9.2
Delivery9.2
Production9.2
Impact9.1
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Jay-Z's supposed retirement album found him at his most reflective. Timbaland, Kanye, Pharrell, and Just Blaze all delivered career-best beats for Jay's final statement.