The Black Album

Here is my review:

This was promoted as Jay-Z's final solo album in 2003. It was marketed as a street album with the return to his Reasonable Doubt roots.

Though it appears to be a street album, most of the songs are produced by mainstream-oriented producers like Kanye West, The Neptunes & Just Blaze etc. Besides that, the album was very well-produced.

The album had an almost all solo effort( as well as The Blueprint) except for Pharell that appeared on 2 tracks singing falsetto.

My favorite track is Moment of Clarity produced by Eminem as the ominous sound sets you up for a serious tone. Another is Dirt Off Your Shoulders produced by Timbaland with the essence of "street" sound.

Rating: 4/5 stars