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Not to be confused with the re-mastered version, this is the real 'Unreasonable Doubt.' Jay-Z's classic debut is a compelling reflection on his life as a hustler. It's invested with an uncommon complexity and style that has noticeably faded in his later material.
Armed with clever phrasing and sly 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. The beats on Reasonable Doubt, provided by the likes of DJ Premier & Ski, are as irresistibly slick as his persona.
"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. That song, and the entire album, foreshadows Jay-Z's subsequent ascension to kingpin status.
TRACK LIST
1 - Can't Knock The Hustle
2 - Politics As Usual
3 - Brooklyn's Finest feat. Notorious B.I.G.
4 - Dead Presidents II (New Lyrics)
5 - Feelin' It feat. Mecca
6 - D'Evils
7 - 22 Two's
8 - Can I Live
9 - Ain't No ***** feat. Foxy Brown
10 - Friend Or Foe
11 - Coming Of Age
12 - Cashmere Thoughts
13 - Bring It On feat. Big Jaz & Sauce Money
14 - Regrets
BONUS:
15 - Can I Live II feat. Memphis Bleek
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