The Black Album [PA] by Jay-Z

Pros: A well-done swan song
Cons: Slow-moving concepts, some bad lyrics

When you have the colossal impact on rap and its surrounding culture like Jay-Z does; you will understand the pressuring of the inevitable retirement which Jigga haughtily decided to form into a hyped-up gimmick to spread attention and sales. Fortunately ...

Pros: Excellent production. Jay-Z.
Cons: Far from ground breaking.

First up a big thankyou to Jay-Z is in order. Rather than continue on embarrassingly like leading artists in other genres, Jigga (aka Shawn Carter), has decided to wrap his career up while he is still on top. This album (unless he changes his mind) is to ...

Pros: Good, epic production; December 4th & 99 Problems; solid
Cons: Some stupid production, filler, didn't live up to expectations

The Black Album has been widely debated about since the day it got leaked. Everybody agrees it’s not a classic. But some say it is a solid 4 stars, similar to The Blueprint. Some say it’s merely average, and a disappointing end to ...

Pros: Excellent Production, Jay is back on point lyrically
Cons: About three tracks that I could have done without

Jay-Z is a liar, a hypocrite…….. but a d*mn good rapper. I could waste a lot of time by going into his accolades, but I’m sure you have read them in the other reviews. I don’t think Jay is a god, and I don’t think he is a top ...

Pros: Amazing lyrics once again, some banging beats
Cons: Not feeling some songs

This is sadly Jay-Z's last album (or he says). He has said this numerous times before and he didn't retire. Well I hope he was bluffing again but I think he isn't. Well without a doubt if he is going out he goes out with a stat line like no other. ...

Pros: Some great lyricism and production, mostly above average songs.
Cons: What happened to Primo and Dre? Some shoddy production and lyricism plus some repetitive bragging.

During the late 1990’s/ early 2000’s Jay-Z had become one of the most powerful figures in hip hop, selling millions of copies and inspiring many commercial rappers. However, hip hop heads were angry because of the fact he only did this by selling ...

Pros: Excellent Songs, Excellent Production, Excellent Lyrics...anyone see a pattern here?
Cons: Inviting Eminem to be a producer, tracklisting needs a little tweaking.

This album is Jay-Z's magnum opus...his last hurrah. As with anything that Mr. Shawn Carter puts his hands on, there is a lot of hype surrounding it, and the expectations are high. Well, to be honest, after hearing a bad quality version of "What More ...

Pros: Lyrics, production, a few classics
Cons: Some tired subject matter

The word 'retirement' is tossed around far too much in the world of hip hop. At one point or another, a rapper's last hurrah behind the mic is usually dismissed as speculation. Few artists, if any have successfully kept their word and left the game for ...

Pros: Not much guest appearances, versatility, various producers
Cons: A couple ok songs, not a classic album but definitely a great career.

Interlude (Produced By Just Blaze) 1:21 A very warped style, spaced out beat. Basically I believe this is a sample from some movie of the narrator basically saying all good things must come to an end. December 4th (Produced By Just ...

Pros: Lyrics, Kanye West, & Just Blaze
Cons: Some production decisions & subject matter

First I must start this review off by mentioning I am a Jay-Z fan. With that said I will try to give the most unbiased review I can; unlike some of my counterparts. I also must mention I am a fan of different forms of rap from Talib Kweli to Three Six Maf ...

Pros: wordplay, some great songs, his flow
Cons: some tracks are very commercial, Change Clothes production tedious sometimes

Love or hate him the prolific Jay-Z returns with his 8th studio album actually this equates to 9 albums if the Best Of Both Worlds collabo is included. Since 1996 when the classic if then overlooked Reasonable Doubt was released Jay-Z has released a new ...

Pros: Production, It's Jay!!!
Cons: Neptunes, "Justify My Thug", Jay's last CD?...

Ok, to the point since you all know who Jay-Z is. If you don't, who cares? you're here to read a review. I was expecting a lot since this was to be Jay's last album. I was expecting a lot since Jay said he would be returning to his roots (Reasonable ...

Pros: Great production, amazing lyrics at times, no guests, a couple classic songs
Cons: Several strictly mediocre songs, too egotistical, NO PRIMO!!!

Jay's final album. It's been a long and beautiful career for the man from Marcy, and now he drops his final album: The Black Album. It's supposed to be excellent, top-notch.... eh, not quite. But it's still quite good. Production is great, and ...

Pros: Lyrics, good production on most songs, something to appeal to most rap fans
Cons: Every song can't be a winner

El Presidente, Jay-z could also be called portrait of a 2k Hustler. Hip hop's Cinderfella, and there is no sign of the clock striking midnight. There once was a young boy from Brooklyn, and he learned at the feet of Grand Master Kane. Because the ...

Pros: Jay's flow. Great and purposeful production.
Cons: Eminem

Please feel free to Email me willsoulwonder@hotmail.com with any feedback There are those who think that Reasonable Doubt and the Blueprint are Jay-z’s greatest achievements. And then I ask myself why? 2 two things have happened since the ...