3. The Black Album (2003)
Jays status appears to be at an all time high / perfect time to say goodbye. from the song Encore by Jay-Z In 2003, Jay-Z announced that
The Black Album would be his last album before retiring. He left on top, because
The Black Album is one of his most popular albums of his entire discography. There were five huge hits off
The Black Album, including Encore, Dirt Off Your Shoulders, and the critic bashing hit single 99 Problems. It was both a critical and financial success for Jay-Z and the best way to leave the rap game, even if it was only for a few years.
01. Interlude 02. December 4th 03. What More Can I Say
04. Encore05. Change Clothes06. Dirt Off Your Shoulders 07. Threat 08. Moment of Clarity
09. 99 Problems10. Public Service Announcement 11. Justify My Thug 12. Lucifer 13. Allure 14. My 1st Song