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100
Jay-Z waxes reflective, not enthusiastic, about the darker side of the streets; songs like "D'Evils" and "Regrets" are some of the most personal and philosophical he's ever recorded. It's that depth that helps Reasonable Doubt rank as one of the finest albums of New York's hip-hop renaissance of the '90s.
13y
100
To this day, Reasonable stands as one of rap music's essential albums, not to mention one of its greatest debiuts.
11y
100
Even nearly six years later, this album stands up to the best production and strongest lyricism coming out of any rap around the globe.
1y
94
It was the valedictory statement of a drug kingpin and the commencement of a brand, a lifetime’s worth of private thoughts discharged before the true business of empire-building could begin. Grand opening; grand closing.
9y
83
It’s not what he says on Reasonable Doubt, but how he says it — with an irresistible confidence, a voice that exudes tough-guy authenticity, and unadorned but suitably militant beats.
10y
(Original Rating 85 > 100)
Shawn Corey Carter was born in 1969, in Brooklyn, New York. His father abonded his family. He and his three older siblings were raised just by their mother Gloria. He attended few highschools. During his short time in George Westinghouse Career and Technical Education High School, he became good friends with future rappers Busta Rhymes and The Notorious Big. He dropped out of education and he started to sell crack on the streets of Brooklyn. In late 1980's, he ... read more
Verse by Verse: Jay-Z Edition #1
Been a while since I did this series, but I'm excited to bring it back. And is there any other better way to bring this series back than with one of the most iconic hip-hop figures of all time?
I'm pretty sure Jay-Z needs no introduction. Tons of quotables, arguably the most quoted rapper of all time, a swagger like none other, and the actual rap ability to back up his confidence. I always find it funny when certain people try to downplay ... read more
Reasonable Doubt
Score: 94/100
Best Track: Brooklyn's Finest
Worst Track: Friend Or Foe
Incredible, Incredible, INCREDIBLE debut by Jay-Z
Is it worth a listen? - Yes!
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Track List
| 1 | Can't Knock the Hustle 5:17 feat. Mary J. Blige | 90 |
| 2 | Politics as Usual 3:41 | 91 |
| 3 | Brooklyn's Finest 4:35 feat. The Notorious B.I.G. | 95 |
| 4 | Dead Presidents II 4:26 | 97 |
| 5 | Feelin' It 3:47 feat. Mecca | 93 |
| 6 | D'evils 3:32 | 94 |
| 7 | 22 Two's 3:28 | 87 |
| 8 | Can I Live 4:08 | 89 |
| 9 | Ain't No Nigga 4:02 feat. Foxy Brown | 75 |
| 10 | Friend or Foe 1:49 | 78 |
| 11 | Coming of Age 3:59 feat. Memphis Bleek | 85 |
| 12 | Cashmere Thoughts 2:56 | 84 |
| 13 | Bring It On 5:01 feat. The Jaz, Sauce Money | 88 |
| 14 | Regrets 4:32 | 90 |
Total Length: 55 minutes
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5d
surprised dead presidents II doesn’t get the same love as shook ones pt 2, ny state of mind, or CREAM
