I've never been much of a Jay-Z fan...until all the remix albums of the Black Album.Damn,this guy has some serious tight rhymes.They are almost perfect.This is why it's been so easy to remix the tracks.I just bought a copy of the acapella cd myself.I'm about to get busy . I have been listening to the remixes and never heard the original album. But I have heard the official versions of "99 problems" and "dirt off your shoulder" and they are tight,too.Jay-Z is just representative of the fact that East coast hip hop is simply superior. It's usually more intelligent,harder hitting,more trend setting,and stands the test of time better. I have dug hip hop from other areas of the country and world,but NY is more consistent.

Jay-Z's last stand is on a world class level. I only recently started paying attention to him,but I tip my hat. This brotha is authentic.

I Love Jay -Z. I have all his Albums and many posters also.

And the Video 99 problems is Great. Too bad he's going to Retire after this.

i don't believe he's retiring or that the black album is the end, i think its just for publicity. i luv jay too, but why in the hell is he on lenny's new album????