2. The Blueprint (2001)
Its like bringing a knife to a gun fight / pen to a test / chest to a line of fire / do you think thats best? from the song Takeover by Jay-ZThe Blueprint was and will always be a game changer. Jay-Z was already a successful recording artist before the release of
The Blueprint; it was after its release that he became a superstar. The album contains many of his classic singles that may not have been played on the radio, but can be heard on every tour that he plays. From start to finish,
The Blueprint is undoubtedly his most energetic and unforgiving album to date. Takeover may be one of the greatest diss songs ever recorded. It features other hits such as IZZO (H.O.V.A), Heart of the City (Aint No Love), and Girls, Girls, Girls.
The Blueprint contained everything you now expect from a Jay-Z record and the majority of the album can be put on his greatest hits compilation.
The Blueprint is the album you give to someone when they want to start listening to Jay-Z; its the very definition of his genius.
01. The Rulers Back
02. Takeover03. IZZO (H.O.V.A.)04. Girls, Girls, Girls 05. Jigga that N****
06. U Dont Know 07. Hola Hovito
08. Heart of the City (Aint no Love) 09. Never Change
10. Song Cry 11. All I Need
12. Renegade (feat. Eminem) 13. Blueprint - Momma Loves Me