JAY-Z – Reasonable Doubt

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Artist: JAY-Z

Title: Reasonable Doubt

Year: 1996

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Tracklist

1. Can't Knock The Hustle (5:17)
2. Politics As Usual (3:41)
3. Brooklyn's Finest (4:35)
4. Dead Presidents II (4:26)
5. Feelin' It (3:47)
6. D'evils (3:32)
7. 22 Two's (3:28)
8. Can I Live (4:08)
9. Ain't No Nigga (4:02)
10. Friend Or Foe (1:49)
11. Coming Of Age (3:59)
12. Cashmere Thoughts (2:56)
13. Bring It On (5:01)
14. Regrets (4:32)
15. Can I Live II (3:57)

Review

Jay-Z's debut drop, "Reasonable Doubt," hit the streets on June 25, 1996, and it's a straight-up cornerstone of New York City hip-hop. Jiggaman came through with slick storytelling and raw lyrics that embodied the gritty city vibe. The album tackles mafioso rap, hustler tales, and some sharp wordplay, with dope features from heavyweights like The Notorious B.I.G., Foxy Brown, Daddy Jaz-O, Sauce Money, and Memphis Bleek.

The beats are pure classic, thanks to the magic of Ski Beatz, Clark Kent, DJ Premier, Irv Gotti, and Jaz-O. They laid down the perfect canvas for Hov's fire bars. Tracks like "Dead Presidents," "Ain't No N***a," "Can't Knock the Hustle," and "Feelin' It" are explosive, with Jay reflecting on his gritty rise from Marcy Projects. "Reasonable Doubt" didn't just make noise—it hit #23 on Billboard 200 and #3 on Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, eventually going platinum. Critics love it too, with accolades from *The Source* and *Rolling Stone*. This album cemented Jay-Z's spot in the game and remains a blueprint in hip-hop mastery. - Jace