Description
The Reasonable Doubt album is centered around the theme of hustling and the life of a hustler. Jay-Z had been living that life since 1988 and many refer to Reasonable Doubt as the Hustler’s Bible, so to speak. It starts off with “ Can’t Knock the Hustle ” with Mary J. The beat is perfect for the lyrics and Jay. Like contemporary Nas' Illmatic, Reasonable Doubt gives a disarmingly honest and open view of the corner lifestyle, with tongue-twisting rhymes from a young rapper heading for greatness. Included in this Music On Vinyl edition is a 10' with the hit Can't Knock The Hustle (Fool's Paradise Remix ft. Meli'sa Morgan) with an instrumental on the.
The Reasonable Doubt album is centered around the theme of hustling and the life of a hustler. Jay-Z had been living that life since 1988 and many refer to Reasonable Doubt as the Hustler’s Bible, so to speak. It starts off with “Can’t Knock the Hustle” with Mary J. Blige. The beat is perfect for the lyrics and Jay drops bombs. “Brooklyn’s Finest” with BIG is one of hip-hop’s greatest collaborations. Jay and BIG go back and forth and just tear the track to shreds. They come hard with metaphors, punchlines, and their sick flows. You can understand how Jay-Z started down the road to become one of the wealthiest rappers in the hip-hop game.
Reasonable Doubt Track List
Jay Z Reasonable Doubt Vinyl Albums
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| 1. | “Can’t Knock the Hustle” (featuring Mary J. Blige) |
| 5:17 | |
| 2. | “Politics as Usual” | Ski | 3:41 | |
| 3. | “Brooklyn’s Finest” (featuring The Notorious B.I.G.) |
| 4:36 | |
| 4. | “Dead Presidents II“ |
| Ski | 4:27 |
| 5. | “Feelin’ It” (featuring Mecca) | Ski | 3:48 | |
| 6. | “D’Evils” |
| DJ Premier | 3:31 |
| 7. | “22 Two’s” | Ski | 3:29 | |
| 8. | “Can I Live” |
| Irv Gotti | 4:10 |
| 9. | “Ain’t No Nigga” (featuring Foxy Brown) |
| Big Jaz | 4:03 |
| 10. | “Friend or Foe” | DJ Premier | 1:49 | |
| 11. | “Coming of Age” (featuring Memphis Bleek) |
| Clark Kent | 3:59 |
| 12. | “Cashmere Thoughts” |
| Clark Kent | 2:56 |
| 13. | “Bring It On” (featuring Big Jaz and Sauce Money) | DJ Premier | 5:01 | |
| 14. | “Regrets” |
| Peter Panic | 4:34 |