Music
The second collection from this Jay-Z protege is a dramatic improvement over his 1999 debut and one of the most surprising hip-hop albums of the year.
Jan. 1, 2001
Jay-Z scores direct hits
July 6, 2009
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Sept. 15, 2000
Pop & Hiss
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Feb. 7, 2011
** Memphis Bleek, “Coming of Age,” Roc-A-Fella/Def Jam.
Aug. 15, 1999
A glance at pop albums of interest.
Dec. 14, 2003
** 1/2 VARIOUS ARTISTS “Nutty Professor II: The Klumps Soundtrack” Island/Def Jam
July 9, 2000
Lucinda Williams “Live @ the Fillmore” (Lost Highway) * * * 1/2 There’s something marvelously appropriate about one of today’s most revealing singer-songwriters recording a live album in a venue so strongly identified with the ‘60s San Francisco rock scene that showcased Janis Joplin.
May 22, 2005
After a slow start, the rapper, president of Def Jam Recordings, is banking on hits with two up-and-comers.
Aug. 14, 2005
Live: Jay-Z at Staples Center
March 29, 2010