The Blueprint 3
The Blueprint 3 is the eleventh studio album by American hip hop rapper Jay-Z, released September 8, 2009 on his Roc Nation label in the United States. The album was released digitally on September 11, 2009, and its UK and international release followed on September 14 that same year. It is the final installment in The Blueprint trilogy, preceded by the critically acclaimed The Blueprint (2001) and its follow-up The Blueprint²: The Gift & The Curse (2002). The entire album was leaked on August 31, 2009. When asked about the leak, Jay-Z stated: "It's a preview. I'm excited for people to hear the album. I'm very proud of the work I've done, so enjoy it". Upon its release, The Blueprint 3 received generally positive reviews from music critics, based on an aggregate score of 65/100 from Metacritic. The album sold an estimated 465,000 copies in its first week.
Product Description
International superstar and multi-media mogul, JAY-Z confirms the most highly speculated date in recent music history. Friday, September 11, 2009 is the official release date for the eagerly anticipated BLUEPRINT III. The follow up to JAY-Z's instant classic BLUEPRINT (2001) and the critically acclaimed BLUEPRINT II (2002); BLUEPRINT III is the final installment in the BLUEPRINT series. BLUEPRINT III is a Roc Nation / Live Nation release distributed through Atlantic Records. The album's first single "D.O.A. (Death of Auto-Tune)" has exploded since it's June release. Performed live on the BET Awards on June 28th, the song's video premiered immediately following the show to great acclaim. Second single "Run This Town" with Rihanna and Kanye West was just serviced to radio. Since 1995, Jay-Z has dominated the rap industry and set the trends for a generation. Over his career, he has sold more than 40 million albums and sold out arenas worldwide. Winner of 7 Grammy Awards, his 10 No. 1 albums tie him with Elvis Presley and place him behind only The Beatles for the most of all-time. He is the founder and chairman of Rocawear, co-owner of the NJ Nets, 40/40 Sports Clubs and co-owner of the skin care and beauty line Carol's Daughter. Jay-Z became the first non-athlete to enter into a major footwear coventure with his S. Carter line for Reebok and in addition, continues his philanthropic work through his Water For LIfe initiative and Shawn Carter Scholarship Foundation. In 2008, JAY-Z entered into a partnership with Live Nation forming Roc Nation. This groundbreaking new division, headed by Shawn "JAY-Z" Carter creates unique management, publishing and distribution deals with artists and songwriters.
Track List :
01. Jay-Z Title Hits Song "What We Talkin’ About (Featuring Luke Steele of Empire of the Sun)".
02. Jay-Z Title Hits Song "Thank You".
03. Jay-Z Title Hits Song "D.O.A. (Death Of Auto-tune)".
04. Jay-Z Title Hits Song "Run This Town". (Featuring Rihanna And Kanye West)
05. Jay-Z Title Hits Song "Empire State Of Mind". (Featuring Alicia Keys)
06. Jay-Z Title Hits Song "Real As It Gets". (Featuring Young Jeezy)
07. Jay-Z Title Hits Song "On To The Next One". (Featuring Swizz Beatz)
08. Jay-Z Title Hits Song "Off That". (Featuring Drake)
09. Jay-Z Title Hits Song "A Star Is Born". (Featuring J.Cole)
10. Jay-Z Title Hits Song "Venus Vs. Mars".
11. Jay-Z Title Hits Song "Already Home". (Featuring Kid Cudi)
12. Jay-Z Title Hits Song "Hate". (Featuring Kanye West)
13. Jay-Z Title Hits Song "Reminder".
14. Jay-Z Title Hits Song "So Ambitious". (Featuring Pharrell)
15. Jay-Z Title Hits Song "Young Forever". (Featuring Mr Hudson)