Jay-Z: The Blueprint 3

Retail Release in 2009
Summary: Jay-Z's 11th Studio Album
Overall Rating: Very Good (?/5)
Rating Comment: N/A

1. What We Talkin' About: C
3/3/3 - Decent intro song.
2. Thank You: D
2/3/3
3. D.O.A. (Death of Autotune): B
3/4/4 - Unique (for Hip Hop) music that fits the song thematically.
4. Run This Town ft. Kanye West and Rihanna: B-
4/3/3 - Strong Kanye verse helps make up for Jay-Z verses I don't really dig.
5. Empire State of Mind ft. Alicia Keys: B+
5/3/3 - Jay's verses have their moments, but they go on a bit too long.
6. Real As It Gets ft/ Young Jeezy: B
3/4/3 - They are kinda sampling Hip Hop Hooray here.
7. On To The Next One: A-
4/4/4 - Mostly liked the music, but it has some weird quirks I didn't like.
8. Off That ft. Drake: C
3/3/3 - Drake is only on the chorus.
9. A Star Is Born ft. J. Cole: B-
3/4/3 - Some of Jay's best verses of the album. J. Cole's verse is forgettable
10. Venus Vs. Mars: C+
1/5/3 - Best flow/verses on the album semi-ruined by weak musical backing and an irritating chorus.
11. Already Home ft. Kid Cudi: C-
3/2/3 - What is this, 22 Alreadys?
12. Hate f. Kanye West: C
2/4/3 - Interesting collabo.
13. Reminder: C-
2/3/3
14. So Ambitious ft. Pharrell: D
2/3/3
15. Young Forever: B
4/3/3 - Don't like Jay-Z's flow here but the lyrics are solid.


Grades Dated Fall 2012