So, I'll admit - I was pretty skeptical about this. Jay keeps saying he's done then he comes back with mediocre records. Kingdom Come and The American Gangster Soundtrack did not live up to his standards. This was sure to be another let down right? WRONG! Start to finish, this goes right up there with the Black Album and Vol. 2. It might not be as great as those, but it's solid start to finish. I immediately had to listen to it again after the first go round just to make sure it was as solid as I thought. It is. Check it out, even if you're not a hip hop fan. You'll like it. My only downside was no Lil Wayne on the record, after Mr. Carter from Tha Carter III, I expected big things. You have to love anytime Pharrell and Jay get together, and Kanye and Jay-Z are always a solid combo.
TRACK LISTING:
1. What We Talkin' About - (featuring Like Steele)
2. Thank You - (featuring Jeff Bhasker)
3. D.O.A. (Death of Auto-Tune)
4. Run This Town - (featuring Kanye West/Rihanna)
5. Empire State of Mind - (featuring Alicia Keys)
6. Real as It Gets - (featuring Young Jeezy)
7. On to the Next One - (featuring Swizz Beatz)
8. Off That - (featuring Drake)
9. Star Is Born, A - (featuring J. Cole/Jeff Bhasker)
10. Venus vs. Mars
11. Already Home - (featuring Kid Cudi/Jeff Bhasker)
12. Hate - (featuring Kanye West/Jeff Bhasker)
13. Reminder - (featuring K. Briscoe)
14. So Ambitious - (featuring Pharrell Williams)
15. Young Forever - (featuring Mr. Hudson/Jeff Bhasker)
Listen To Sample Tracks
Top 3 Tracks:
1. DOA - Death of Auto Tune
2. Young Forever
3. On To The Next One
Final Rating:
4.5 out of 5 stars
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