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The Black Album

Jay-Z · 2003

55 min · 14 tracks · hip-hop · gangsta rap · hardcore hip-hop

The Black Album is an album by Jay-Z, released in 2003. Rooted in hip-hop · gangsta rap · hardcore hip-hop. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The Black Album sound like?

The Black Album is a hip-hop, gangsta rap and hardcore hip-hop album by Jay-Z, released in 2003.

How many songs are on The Black Album?

The Black Album has 14 tracks, running approximately 55 minutes.

Tracklist

14 tracks·55:37

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Interlude 1:22
  • 2 December 4th 4:34
  • 3 What More Can I Say 4:55
  • 4 Encore 4:10
  • 5 Change Clothes 4:19
  • 6 Dirt Off Your Shoulder 4:06
  • 7 Threat 4:06
  • 8 Moment of Clarity 4:24
  • 9 99 Problems 3:55
  • 10 Interlude 2:53
  • 11 Justify My Thug 4:06
  • 12 Lucifer 3:12
  • 13 Allure 4:51
  • 14 My 1st Song 4:44

Release Date

November 14, 2003

Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

55 min 37 sec