Looking Back At Jay Z's "The Black Album" 10 Years Later Complex

The Black Album Jay Z. JayZ The Black Album (CD) Discogs It was released on November 14, 2003, through Roc-A-Fella Records and Def Jam Recordings The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, supported by the smash hits "Otis" and "Niggas in Paris." On January 7, 2012, Beyoncé gave birth to Blue Ivy Carter.

In seven years, Jay Z had transitioned from full-time hustler to a hip-hop mogul and one of the world's most powerful. It was advertised as his final album before retiring, which is also a recurring theme throughout the songs, although Jay-Z resumed his recording career in 2005.

JayZ The Black Album Vinyl Legend

At various points during the next two years, Jay-Z and West, joined by numerous associates, worked on Watch the Throne (2011) At various points during the next two years, Jay-Z and West, joined by numerous associates, worked on Watch the Throne (2011) The Black Album is the eighth studio album by American rapper Jay-Z, released on November 14, 2003, through Roc-A-Fella Records and Def Jam Recordings

JayZ The Black Album. The Black Album is the eighth studio album by American rapper Jay-Z, released on November 14, 2003, through Roc-A-Fella Records and Def Jam Recordings At various points during the next two years, Jay-Z and West, joined by numerous associates, worked on Watch the Throne (2011)

JayZ The Black Album Vinyl Legend. The black album was originally meant to be Jay-Z's last before his retirement which would probably explain why it's so good Hov and Roc-A-Fella Records promoted it as his finale where he would fade in black.