вЂњ99 ProblemsвЂќ did the same, as Jay sought out Rick RubinвЂ™s proper return to Rap. On a 170-second dust-covered Just Blaze sample chop, Jay grandstanded-his flow, his status, his swagger, and his ability to make purebred Hip-Hop from the owners box. For many though, deep cuts like вЂњPublic Service Announcement (Interlude)вЂќ packed his eighth albumвЂ™s greatest charms. Shawn Carter was suddenly profound, and lucidly justifying his own legacy (and thug) through candid commentary, over-top Eminem production. On вЂњMoment Of Clarity,вЂќ JayвЂ™s openness and intimacy reached new plateaus. The display was exceptional, and every bar seemed to be worthy of extensive analysis. Songs like early released вЂњWhat More Can I Say?вЂќ showed that Jay felt he had fully manifested his artistic trajectory and narrative. In turn, he seemingly addressed all the things that made his career work-almost as a revue. In tow, the MC sought out key producers from his past, and a few wish-list studio mates to deliver his magnum opus. Stripped of rapping or singing guests, the album unflinchingly made Hova its focal point.

The Black Album was blueprinted as the ideal farewell for Jay. In JayвЂ™s case, however, this statement album not only amplified the attention to his lyrics (what other major album had its own accapella edition?) and music, it set the new standard for LP anticipation-and-delivery in the digital era. In both cases, the artists not only revoked their vows, their exit music lacked gravitas-making their returns a bit blushed. By 2003, past Jay collaborators Master P and Too Short had pump-faked retirement. What has made The Black Album so exceptional was its detailed planning and execution. The Black Album was a truly вЂњgrand closingвЂќ of the book in Shawn CarterвЂ™s illustrious 15-year Rap career, or so Heads seemingly believed at the time. Following the groundswell of The Blueprint and the quick-strike sequels, Jay wanted a statement LP. before him, Jay finally had the critics, the charts, and the hearts of the masses- all at once. Like Eminem, The Notorious B.I.G., and Run-D.M.C. He had climbed the charts, repeatedly, and laced the walls of Roc-A-Fella Records with his own platinum and gold plaques in less than a decade. The Marcy Projects native had perceptively defeated Nas in the MC battle of the 2000s. In 2003, Jay Z solely occupied the pole position in Hip-Hop. First Round Winner ( against T.I.вЂ™s King, 75% to 25%).Second Round Winner ( against Killer MikeвЂ™s The R.A.P.As both albums have chiseled down the formidable competition thus far, which will win this epic showdown?В While there will no doubt be conversation between family and friends (virtual and real), only votes cast in the voting tool below will be counted, so use the power of your click (Click one then click вЂњvoteвЂќ). Both works feature the gravitas, dazzling flows, lucid thoughts, and beat selection that have made these careers iconic. To many, these are two Hip-Hop giantsвЂ™ finest hours. EmвЂ™ would actually contribute guest production to the latter release, not the first or last of the pairвЂ™s work together. As Eminem was ramping up his career with his second major label album, the evolutionary Marshall Mathers LP, Jay Z was bringing the house-and the curtains (temporarily) down with The Black Album. These albums were mighty in their respective marketing hype, and both delivered with strong sales and critical acclaim. Within a four-year span, Jay Z and Eminem released two of the biggest Rap albums in history. Now that y ou and your vote have decided theВ final 32 albums ( including Wild Cards), the final rounds begin. вЂњFinding The GOAT AlbumвЂќ has considered more than 120 albums from three individual eras (40 in each), with options for wild card and write-in candidates. Now, вЂњFinding The GOATвЂќ returns to ask a new question: what is the greatest of all time Hip-Hop album? One year ago, Ambrosia For Heads launched a debate among its readers seeking to answer one of Hip-HopвЂ™s most hotly-contested questions: who is the greatest MC of all time? вЂњFinding The GOAT MCвЂќ lasted between September 2014 and May 2015, engaging millions of readers and ultimately producing its winner, as determined by hundreds of thousands of voters.

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