On probably the world’s most tragic day in latest historical past (9/11), Hip-Hop mogul Jay-Z launched certainly one of his greatest LPs, The Blueprint, on his personal Roc-A-Fella Data imprint. The autumn of the World Commerce Heart clearly overshadowed the discharge on that date; nevertheless, earlier than the top of 2001, The Blueprint launched Jay-Z as the pinnacle honcho of the sport that we see right this moment.
With a full-scale battle brewing between him and Queensbridge legend Nas, Jay utilized this highlight to showcase his versatility, his means to make mainstream hits, and tackle an MC or two that suppose he’s not certified to sword battle on the mic. Despite the fact that it was polled in NYC by Hip-Hop radio station HOT 97 that Nas defeated Jigga on Wax 58% to 42%, with Hov’s acquisition of the presidential place at Def Jam just some years later, it ended up being a draw with Nas as certainly one of Jay’s artists.
A number of the memorable tracks from the album’s theme had been “The Takeover,” the preliminary blow thrown at Nas, the romanticized “Music Cry,” the sinfully soulful “Coronary heart Of The Metropolis,” and the epic “Renegade” observe that includes Eminem.
Shout out to Jay and your complete workers at Roc-A-Fella for this timeless Hip-Hop basic!
