For his 44th birthday, it seems Jay Z wanted to stir the pot of controversy for Hip-Hop heads to debate over.
There hasn’t been any big celebration announcements nor special guests lined up for any upcoming Magna Carter shows. It seems like Shawn kept it mellow this year. Except of course, a drastic diet change.
But that’s where the power of the Internet comes in.
Jay Z took to his e-hub, Life+Times to give his personal opinion on how his discography ranks with one another. No one knows their kids like their parents and Hov’s thoughts are well-educated on the matter.
On the contrary, with nearly 100 million records sold, his discog isn’t exactly unknown to most rap fans. Meaning, his beliefs may not align with yours 100 percent.
Proceed on to the gallery to see Jigga’s commentary on the respective album’s placements (as well as our two shillings).
Feel free to agree or disagree in the comment section.
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Photo: Amazon, Life+Times
What He Said: 1. Reasonable Doubt (Classic)
What We Said: Without a doubt.
What He Said: 2. The Blueprint (Classic)
What We Said: Even Bin Laden couldn’t stop the swag.
What He Said: 3. The Black Album (Classic)
What We Said: Can we get an encore?
What He Said: 4. Vol. 2 (Classic)
What We Said: It’s not everyday a star is born or a rapper sells five million records.
What He Said: 5. American Gangster (4 1/2, cohesive)
What We Said: If the publicity would have been there, this could be labeled “classic” as well.
What He Said: 6. Magna Carta (Fuckwit, Tom Ford, Oceans, Beach, On the Run, Grail)
What We Said: We know you’re touring the album right now, but nah sir. Just nah.
What He Said: 7. Vol. 1 (Sunshine kills this album…fuck… Streets, Where I’m from, You Must Love Me…)
What We Said: “Sunshine” wasn’t that bad, was it? That Lil Kim song though…
What He Said: 8. BP3 (Sorry critics, it’s good. Empire (Gave Frank a run for his money))
What We Said: It’s good, not great.
What He Said: 10. Vol. 3 (Pimp C verse alone… oh, So Ghetto)
What We Said: R.I.P. to the Pimp.
What He Said: 11. BP2 (Too many songs. Fucking Guru and Hip Hop, ha)
What We Said: It did sound like a good idea in 2002, so no one’s tripping.
What He Said: 12. Kingdom Come (First game back, don’t shoot me)
What We Said: It takes a bold man to admit when he’s in the wrong.
