Jay‑Z – Blueprint 2 (Explicit) [Hip Hop Album]

Product Information

Key Details

• UPC: 044007733523
• Product Type: CD Album
• Genre: Hip Hop
• Style: Gangsta, Pop Rap
• Explicit Content: Parental Advisory – Explicit Content
• Release Year: 2003
• Label: Roc-A-Fella Records, LLC (a division of UMO Recordings)
• Executive Producers: Shawn Carter (Jay‑Z), Damon Dash, Kareem "Biggs" Burke
• Additional Branding: Rocawear branding is featured on the packaging
• Manufacturing/Distribution: Made in the EU; Licensed and distributed in select markets

Overview

English:
"Jay‑Z – Blueprint 2" is a seminal hip hop album that showcases the innovative lyrical prowess and production mastery of one of the genre’s greatest pioneers. Released in 2003 under Roc-A-Fella Records, the album features a rich blend of gangsta rap and pop rap styles and includes a number of standout tracks such as "A Dream" (featuring Fath Evans & 16.3.46), "Hovi Baby," "The Watcher 2," and "03 Bonnie & Clyde." With its explicit lyrical content and hard-hitting beats, the album marks a defining moment in early 2000s hip hop culture and remains influential with fans and aspiring artists alike.

Italian (Panoramica):
"Jay‑Z – Blueprint 2" è un album fondamentale dell'hip hop che mette in risalto il talento lirico innovativo e la maestria produttiva di uno dei più grandi pionieri del genere. Pubblicato nel 2003 sotto l’etichetta Roc-A-Fella Records, l’album presenta una miscela ricca di rap gangsta e pop rap e include tracce di spicco come "A Dream" (con la partecipazione di Fath Evans & 16.3.46), "Hovi Baby," "The Watcher 2," e "03 Bonnie & Clyde." Con i suoi contenuti espliciti e i ritmi incisivi, l’album segna un punto di svolta nella cultura hip hop dei primi anni 2000 e continua a esercitare una notevole influenza sia sui fan sia sui giovani artisti.

Product Features

• Format: Audio CD
• Content Advisory: Explicit – Parental Advisory sticker on cover

• Key Tracks & Durations:

  • "A Dream" (feat. Fath Evans & 16.3.46) – 4:12
  • "Hovi Baby" – 4:21
  • "The Watcher 2" – 5:57
  • "03 Bonnie & Clyde" – 3:25
  • "Excuse Me Miss" – 4:41
  • "All Around The World" – 3:52
  • "Guns & Roses" – 4:25
  • "U Don't Know (Remix)" – 4:27
  • "Meet The Parents" – 4:58
  • "Some How Some Way" – 5:37
  • "The Bounce" – 4:18
  • "What They Gonna Do Part II" – 3:47
  • Bonus Tracks (Total Duration: 22:51):
    • "Excuse Me Miss Again"
    • "Stop"
    • "Beware... (Jay‑Z Remix)"
    • "Blueprint 2"
    • "Bitches And Sisters"

• Collaborators & Production:

  • Executive Producers: Shawn Carter, Damon Dash, and Kareem "Biggs" Burke
  • Additional production contributions from notable hip hop visionaries
  • Incorporates innovative mixing and mastering techniques that capture the crisp, hard-hitting essence of early 2000s rap music

Interesting Facts

English:

• Pioneering Sound:
  "Blueprint 2" solidified Jay‑Z’s status as an innovator in the hip hop scene, merging introspective lyricism with dynamic beats and advanced production techniques.

• Cultural Impact:
  The album’s explicit yet thought-provoking content challenged conventions and set new standards for lyrical expression in gangsta and pop rap, influencing a generation of artists.

• Iconic Collaborations:
  Featuring guest appearances and a host of talented collaborators, the album highlights the synergy between Jay‑Z and his Roc-A-Fella colleagues, making it a landmark release in early 2000s rap.

Italian (Curiosità):

• Suono Pionieristico:
  "Blueprint 2" ha consolidato lo status di Jay‑Z come innovatore nella scena hip hop, fondendo liriche introspettive con ritmi dinamici e tecniche di produzione avanzate.

• Impatto Culturale:
  I contenuti espliciti ma stimolanti dell’album hanno sfidato convenzioni stabilendo nuovi standard per l’espressione lirica nel gangsta e pop rap, influenzando un'intera generazione di artisti.

• Collaborazioni Iconiche:
  Con la partecipazione di ospiti e numerosi talenti, l’album evidenzia la sinergia tra Jay‑Z e i suoi collaboratori di Roc-A-Fella, rendendolo una pubblicazione di riferimento nei primi anni 2000.

Track Listing

1. A Dream (feat. Fath Evans & 16.3.46) – 4:12
2. Hovi Baby – 4:21
3. The Watcher 2 – 5:57
4. 03 Bonnie & Clyde – 3:25
5. Excuse Me Miss – 4:41
6. All Around The World – 3:52
7. Guns & Roses – 4:25
8. U Don't Know (Remix) – 4:27
9. Meet The Parents – 4:58
10. Some How Some Way – 5:37
11. The Bounce – 4:18
12. What They Gonna Do Part II – 3:47
13. Bonus Tracks (Total: 22:51):
    • Excuse Me Miss Again
    • Stop
    • Beware... (Jay‑Z Remix)
    • Blueprint 2
    • Bitches And Sisters

Publishers & Production Credits

Released in 2003 by Roc-A-Fella Records, LLC, "Blueprint 2" features the creative vision and executive production of Shawn Carter, Damon Dash, and Kareem "Biggs" Burke. The album, embodying a fusion of lyrical depth and innovative production, is exclusively licensed and distributed under approved channels. All rights are reserved, and unauthorized copying, lending, public performance, or broadcasting is strictly prohibited.

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English:

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Italian:

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