THE DYNASTY ROC (EX) - JAY Z

Personnel: Jay-Z, Scarface, Memphis Bleek, Beanie Sigel, Snoop Dogg (rap vocals); R. Kelly, Freeway (vocals); Just Blaze (vinyl scratches); Lil Mo, DJ Clue, L. Dionne, Rell, Pharrell Williams, Static (background vocals).
Producers: Just Blaze, Rick Rock, Pharrell Williams, Chad Hugo, Kanye West.
Engineers: Chauncey Mahan, Duro, Shane "Bermy" Woodley.
Recorded at Baseline, New York, New York and Enterprise Studios, Los Angeles, California.
"Change The Game" was nominated for the 2002 Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance By A Duo Or Group.
Personnel: Jay-Z (vocals); DJ Clue?, L. Dionne, Rell, Static (vocals); Chauncey Mahan (programming); Just Blaze (scratches).
Audio Mixers: Greg Smith ; Ken "Duro" Ifill.
Recording information: Baseline Studios, New York, NY; Enterprise Studios, LA.
Photographer: Jonathan Mannion.
Jay-Z released REASONABLE DOUBT, his solo debut, in 1996. Only four years later, he dropped his fifth album, THE DYNASTY. Matching his unique off-beat delivery with hip-hop's most impressive lyrics, the Brooklyn-native reinforces the idea that he is one of rap's most profound MCs. Once again, Jay-Z shows us he knows about "big pimpin'" with tracks like "I Just Wanna Love U (Give It 2 Me)" and "Parking Lot Pimpin'," tales about the fast life, women, and money.
Still, the rapper doesn't abandon the street ethics that have made him famous, as evident on the hustler's anthem "Streets Is Talking." Limiting the guest appearances to a minimum, besides his Roc-a-fella camp, he is joined by heavy hitters such as Snoop Dogg on "Get Your Mind Right Mami" and R. Kelly on "Guilty Until Proven Innocent." Inspiring other rappers to think deeply before they put their pen to the pad, Jay-Z keeps getting better, and despite multi-platinum status, he hasn't lost his street credibility.

• Genre: Pop
• Format: CD
• Genre: Pop
• Released: 10/31/2000
• Released: 10/31/2000
• RSD Date: n/a
• RSD Date: n/a
• Format: CD