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While MTV and BET were obsessed with Jay’s track with Foxy Brown, who seemed set to be the star of the duo, we knew that Jay-Z had so much more to offer – we knew he was destined to rule rap.

Years later, I even wrote a college essay based on “22 Two’s.” And best of all, amongst my friends, this album seemed to be our own little secret. I rocked this album on the bus during field trips, while playing video games and even while doing chores – Jay’s vivid storytelling was absolutely captivating. Every verse is a gem, every ounce of its production is iconic. From top to bottom, I can’t find a single fault with this debut album. I think it might be pretty good.” Yeah playa, it was pretty good all right. No ID’s immaculate production and Jay’s most personal lyrics ever make it one of the better albums in his legendary catalog.įorgotten favorites: “4:44,” “Kill Jay Z,” Caught Their Eyes”Įdd said: I’ll never forget one of my best friends saying back in 96, “I think I need to go get that Jay-Z album. I hope you think piece writers still aren’t misunderstanding his message: The album is about not blindly forgiving infidelity, it’s a cautionary tale warning men to mature or risk losing it all. Pulling from his personal marital problems, Jigga got his groove back with 4:44, a thrilling ode to fatherhood, fidelity and maturity – three words I thought we’d never associate with Jay. Jay would always remain a legend but in my eyes, his star definitely was dimming. That all changed in 2012 when, after a string of mediocre releases, I passed Jay’s crown to Nas, who had just delivered yet another 5-star album. There are a few gems here and there but overall BP3 doesn’t live up to its lofty namesake.įorgotten favorites: “Star is Born,” “Venus vs Mars,” “Thank You”Įdd said: OG fans of Soul In Stereo know that for years I defended Jay Z as the best rapper alive. A decade later, we saw how much good that did.

(Death of Autotune).” Hov’s first single lyrically powerbombed dozens of lazy rappers who were coasting to radio success by singing like Starscream. 5 stars out of 5Įdd said: For me, Blueprint 3 was a one-track effort. Of course, this project was doomed once the courts came for Arruh, but even before then it was a disappointment.įorgotten favorites: “The Best of Both Worlds,” “Take You Home With Me,” “Get This Money” 15. Kelly isn’t too bad here but Jay seems totally on autopilot, resulting in a handful of decent tracks and more than a few disposable ones. The world’s biggest rapper and the world’s biggest R&B linked up in 2002 for the world’s … most mediocre collaboration. Edd said: On paper this should have worked.