I have been waiting for this album for a while, as have other avid Jay-Z fans (maybe some Yeezy fans too but they are probably too embarrassed to admit it). I'll just start by saying this, if you appreciate hip hop music that came out in the 00's decade, then you like Kanye, because he has produced some of the most enchanting and legendary albums of the past decade. I would include this one in the mix. I have heard complaints that they are rapping too much about being rich...but what do you expect? They are! And Jigga's past three albums have all pretty much emphasized "celebrating black excellence." They've made it! And they're celebrating. It's interesting because we don't know what Tupac and Biggie would have rapped about had they reached the level of success that Jay-Z has. Jay-z is the trailblazer in respectable rappers making it to the level of business and musical success that he has. WITH THAT SAID. This album is great...here are my favorite tracks.
Otis- this soulful sampling makes you wanna GET DOWN. All my favorite beats come from classic amazing old funk and soul samples...this is something Kanye is very good at (Touch the Sky).
Murder to Excellence- the track where they make the big statement about violence in black communities...back by a greaaattt beat
Ni**gas in Paris- They sample Blades of Glory....awesome.
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