The Black Album - Jay-Z

The Black Album is the 2003 Jay-Z album that was promoted as the final studio album Jay-Z would ever make. The rap and general music world alike were a buzz at the time at the thought of such a musician quitting when he was at his peak of popularity. Fortunately like many other rappers who announce their retirement Jay was back releasing solo albums by 2006. The album debuted at #1 on the American album charts, sold over 463,000 copies in its first week, has gone platinum and sold well over 4m since. The a cappella version of this album was released for the world's DJ's to use with 2 famous examples - the 8 track 'Brown Album' by rapper Kev Brown, ...

Jay-Z is a Brooklyn rapper who released his first studio album, Reasonable Doubt in 1996. His real anme is Shawn Corey Carter. The Black Album is his eighth studio album and is easily one of his best. He is a legendary modern day artist having sold more than 50 million units worldwide and has presided over Def Jam and Roc-a-Fella record companies. He now co-owns the American NBA basketball team 'New Jersey Nets' and sits atop a multi-million dollar empire. Many people will have heard of Jay-Z through his global celebrity relationship with singer Beyonce Knowles. The two of them have recently married this year and he has appeared of many of her singles up to ...