'Brooklyn's Finest,' his mic-passing session with his friend Notorious B.I.G., takes on a torch-passing significance in the wake of Biggie's death. The beats on Reasonable Doubt, provided by the likes of DJ Premier & Ski, are as irresistibly slick as his persona. Armed with clever phrasing and sly deadpan wit, Jay-Z navigates indulgent romps ('Can't Knock the Hustle'), thought-provoking introspection ('Regrets'), and devastating street-corner soliloquies ('Friend or Foe') with savvy composure. It's invested with an uncommon complexity and candor that has noticeably faded in his later material. Jay-Z's classic debut is a compelling reflection on his life as a hustler. Can I Live II - (bonus track, featuring Memphis 320Kbit/s mp3 Bring It On - (featuring Big Jaz/Sauce Money)ġ5. Coming of Age - (featuring Memphis Bleek)ġ3.
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