Jay-z - The Black Album -320 -

Whether viewed as a "faux-farewell" or his creative peak, The Black Album solidified Jay-Z’s case for rap supremacy before his eventual return to the game. Is Jay-Z Still Necessary? - The New York Times

You can hear the spit on the microphone. You can hear the exact moment Just Blaze drops the sample on "Encore." You can hear Kanye’s voice crack in the background of "Lucifer." Jay-Z - The Black Album -320

" Dirt off Your Shoulder" is the second single released from Jay-Z's 2003 album The Black Album. Dirt off Your Shoulder Moment of Clarity Whether viewed as a "faux-farewell" or his creative