JAY-Z ~ 4:44 (Discussion Thread)

[BUSINESS AS USUAL]

I like maybe 3 jawnts

 

[EndDomination]

This was pretty wack

Overrated as fukk

What about this was wack or overrated?

Its topical, timely, the production was fantastic, he showcased a lot of versatility - and its still relevant today

Marcy Me is wack?
Bam?
4:44?
Caught Their Eyes?

 

[mr.africa]

Marcy me

 

[-DMP-]

Marcy me

Really wished this was longer

 

[Ziggiy]

Excellent album

 

[Mastamimd]

Excellent album

I want another from him, I was just listening to it

 

[T.he I.nformant]

What about this was wack or overrated?

Its topical, timely, the production was fantastic, he showcased a lot of versatility - and its still relevant today

Marcy Me is wack?
Bam?
4:44?
Caught Their Eyes?

It’s one of his best. They hating.

 

[Solo_87]

What about this was wack or overrated?

Its topical, timely, the production was fantastic, he showcased a lot of versatility - and its still relevant today

Marcy Me is wack?
Bam?
4:44?
Caught Their Eyes?

Right

Smile?
Family Feud?
Legacy?

All wack? how so?

 

[Mike Wins]

Ran it back today because of this thread. Great album. Jay always been better working with soulful beats instead of trying to modernize his sound. Can tell he's more comfortable in this zone and it brings out more personal lyrics from him. This and American Gangster by far the best of his post "retirement" albums because of that.

 

[Izanami]

That last verse on Smile

Album was a great cohesive listen. Top 5 Jay album? Nah

 

[Ziggiy]

That last verse on Smile

Album was a great cohesive listen. Top 5 Jay album? Nah

DAMN I came in here to give Hov his flowers for floating on Smile. He killed that last verse.


I actually think it could be a bonafide top 5 Jay-Z album.


Reasonable Doubt
The Blueprint
American Gangster
The Black Album
4:44


4:44 is more cohesive than Vol. 1 and Vol.2. Which are his next strongest albums in my opinion

 

[Mastamimd]

DAMN I came in here to give Hov his flowers for floating on Smile. He killed that last verse.


I actually think it could be a bonafide top 5 Jay-Z album.


Reasonable Doubt
The Blueprint
American Gangster
The Black Album
4:44


4:44 is more cohesive than Vol. 1 and Vol.2. Which are his next strongest albums in my opinion

This is a take I definitely fukk with

 

[Izanami]

DAMN I came in here to give Hov his flowers for floating on Smile. He killed that last verse.


I actually think it could be a bonafide top 5 Jay-Z album.


Reasonable Doubt
The Blueprint
American Gangster
The Black Album
4:44


4:44 is more cohesive than Vol. 1 and Vol.2. Which are his next strongest albums in my opinion

i felt that way at first but I def think vol.2 is a certified top 5 Jay album. Too many classic Jay songs and for me the quintessential Jay album that balance high quality commercial hits and street anthems.

 

[KeysT]

DAMN I came in here to give Hov his flowers for floating on Smile. He killed that last verse.


I actually think it could be a bonafide top 5 Jay-Z album.


Reasonable Doubt
The Blueprint
American Gangster
The Black Album
4:44


4:44 is more cohesive than Vol. 1 and Vol.2. Which are his next strongest albums in my opinion

This is the list.

 

[987654321]

i felt that way at first but I def think vol.2 is a certified top 5 Jay album. Too many classic Jay songs and for me the quintessential Jay album that balance high quality commercial hits and street anthems.

DAMN I came in here to give Hov his flowers for floating on Smile. He killed that last verse.


I actually think it could be a bonafide top 5 Jay-Z album.


Reasonable Doubt
The Blueprint
American Gangster
The Black Album
4:44


4:44 is more cohesive than Vol. 1 and Vol.2. Which are his next strongest albums in my opinion

I agree with both of you in a way. I know Vol. 2 is a very commercial album but I still feel it’s one of his more cohesive albums just on energy alone. I can definitely see 4:44 in the top 5 too. I don’t think there’s a wrong answer.