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The Black Album (Jay-Z)

The Black Album by Jay-Z was released in Q4 2003. As the Brooklyn rapper is retiring, this will be his last album, and has generally been well received by the critics.

The album mixes sentimental quotes from Jay-Z's mother in December 4th with defiance and anger in tracks like What More Can I Say and Threat, delivering an emotionally driven final statement to the world.

Track Listing

  1. Interlude
  2. December 4th
  3. What More Can I Say
  4. Encore
  5. Change Clothes
  6. Dirt Off Your Shoulder
  7. Threat
  8. Moment Of Clarity
  9. 99 Problems
  10. Public Service Announcement (Interlude)
  11. Justify My Thug
  12. Lucifer
  13. Allure
  14. My 1st Song