Jay-Z's 'The Blueprint' was soulfully sampled and embodied some of his most acclaimed and cleverly written hits to date.

'Girls, Girls, Girls' produced by Just Blaze was an ode to the rainbow of women Jigga has ever encountered. Listen closely and you'll also hear the background vocals of hip-hop's finest Q-Tip, Slick Rick and Biz Markie.

His protege Kanye West provided sounds for the album as well. 'Izzo (H.O.V.A.)' sampled Jackson 5's 'I Want You Back' and became Jay-Z's first top ten Billboard 100 hit.

'The Blueprint' catapulted Jay to a new level of fame that he's successfully built upon till this day.

 

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