Description
Jay-Z – American Gangster / Audio CD
UPC 602517499898
Product Details
- Label: Roc-A-Fella Records – B001022902
- Format: CD, Album
- Country: Canada
- Released: 2007
- Genre: Hip Hop
Overview
American Gangster is Jay-Z's tenth studio album, inspired by the 2007 film of the same name. The album blends cinematic storytelling with Jay-Z's sharp lyrical prowess, creating a concept album that reflects themes of ambition, success, and the pitfalls of a criminal lifestyle. Featuring contributions from an array of top-tier producers and artists, the album delivers a lush and diverse soundscape, from soul-sampling beats to modern hip-hop production.
Track Listing
Main Tracks
- Intro – Idris Elba
(Strings: Timon Abuptah; Arranged by Idris Elba) – 2:01 - Pray – Jay-Z
(Featuring Beyoncé; Bass Trombone: Aaron J. Johnson) – 4:24 - American Dreamin' – Jay-Z
(Backing Vocals: Keon Bryce) – 4:47 - Hello Brooklyn 2.0 – Jay-Z
(Featuring Lil Wayne; Produced by Bigg D) – 3:56 - No Hook – Jay-Z
(Piano: Arden "Keyz" Altino) – 3:14 - Roc Boys (And The Winner Is)... – Jay-Z
(Featuring Kanye West and Beyoncé; Horns: Keyon Harrold) – 4:12 - Sweet – Jay-Z
(Additional Vocals: Cassie) – 3:26 - I Know – Jay-Z
(Produced by The Neptunes) – 3:43 - Party Life – Jay-Z
(Trumpet: Keyon Harrold) – 4:29 - Ignorant Sh*t – Jay-Z featuring Beanie Sigel
(Produced by Just Blaze) – 3:41 - Say Hello – Jay-Z
(Produced by Toomp) – 5:27 - Success – Jay-Z featuring Nas
(Co-produced by Jermaine Dupri) – 3:30 - Fallin' – Jay-Z
(Backing Vocals: Bilal; Co-produced by No-ID) – 4:06
Bonus Tracks
- Blue Magic – Jay-Z
(Featuring Pharrell; Produced by The Neptunes) – 4:10 - American Gangster – Jay-Z
(Strings by Charles Pillow; Produced by Just Blaze) – 3:41
Key Credits
- Executive Producers: Shawn Carter, Antonio "LA" Reid
- Producers: Sean "Diddy" Combs, Just Blaze, The Neptunes, Jermaine Dupri, and others
- Art Direction: JP Robinson, Shawn Carter
- Photography: Arthur Elgort, Hype Williams
