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The Blueprint
Book • 2001
Released on September 11, 2001, *The Blueprint* is widely regarded as one of the greatest hip-hop albums of all time.
It was created during a tumultuous period in Jay-Z's life, including legal issues and feuds with other rappers.
The album features a soul-based soundscape, with notable tracks like 'Izzo (H.
O. V. A. )' and 'Takeover.
' Despite its release coinciding with the September 11 attacks, it debuted at number one on the US charts and has since been selected for preservation in the United States National Recording Registry for its cultural and historical significance.
It was created during a tumultuous period in Jay-Z's life, including legal issues and feuds with other rappers.
The album features a soul-based soundscape, with notable tracks like 'Izzo (H.
O. V. A. )' and 'Takeover.
' Despite its release coinciding with the September 11 attacks, it debuted at number one on the US charts and has since been selected for preservation in the United States National Recording Registry for its cultural and historical significance.
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