Jay-Z - Reasonable Doubt [Roman_Gie] 192kbit

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. --Del. F. Cowie


1. Can't Knock The Hustle Listen
2. Politics As Usual Listen
3. Brooklyn's Finest Listen
4. Dead Presidents II (New Lyrics) Listen
5. Feelin' It Listen
6. D'Evils Listen
7. 22 Two's Listen
8. Can I Live Listen
9. Ain't No ***** Listen
10. Friend Or Foe Listen
11. Coming Of Age Listen
12. Cashmere Thoughts Listen
13. Bring It On Listen
14. Regrets Listen
15. Can I Live II Listen