DETO Posted October 4, 2002 Share Posted October 4, 2002 http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B00000HZG9.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg'> Jay-Z's classic debut is a compelling reflection on his life as a hustler. It's invested with an uncommon complexity and candor that has noticeably faded in his later material. Armed with clever phrasing and sly deadpan wit, Jay-Z navigates indulgent romps ("Can't Knock the Hustle"), thought-provoking introspection ("Regrets"), and devastating street-corner soliloquies ("Friend or Foe") with savvy composure. The beats on Reasonable Doubt, provided by the likes of DJ Premier & Ski, are as irresistibly slick as his persona. "Brooklyn's Finest," his mic-passing session with his friend Notorious B.I.G., takes on a torch-passing significance in the wake of Biggie's death. That song, and the entire album, foreshadows Jay-Z's subsequent ascension to kingpin status. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swif1 Posted October 4, 2002 Share Posted October 4, 2002 1 shouldn't the subject heading be: The Jay-Z appreciation tread? wait...that's asking too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DETO Posted October 4, 2002 Author Share Posted October 4, 2002 no this is the reasonable doubt appreciation thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest socrates Posted October 4, 2002 Share Posted October 4, 2002 Jay-Z is faggot...end of story Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PAYROLL Posted October 4, 2002 Share Posted October 4, 2002 If youre gonna use elevated language to talk about a sellout rapper, might as well use elevated language everytime you post. Don't pose as a reporter for fucking Rolling Stone cause it makes you look like you're riding Jigga-man's dick. Oh, and Nas burned his ass in their little battle... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toyeattoywar Posted October 4, 2002 Share Posted October 4, 2002 speaking on the elevated language tip have you considered a career doing that. i personally dont care for jayz and you still made that shit sound appealing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DETO Posted October 4, 2002 Author Share Posted October 4, 2002 right now i am working for a local newspaper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weapon X Posted October 4, 2002 Share Posted October 4, 2002 yyyyep. wicked album. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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