There are better storytellers, there are better battle rappers, there are undoubtedly rhymers with more on their minds. But there isn't a better MC around, if you're talking about the art of sheer mic domination. ...more
Dot Music
It easily stands comparison not just to the stars Jay-Z has been forced to compete with since 1996, but to the all-time greats of hip hop history. ...more
Austin Chronicle
The Black Album stands up alongside Reasonable Doubt and The Blueprint as Z's most ambitious work. ...more
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