The Blueprint 3 cover

The Blueprint 3

Jay-Z · 2009

60 min · 15 tracks · hip-hop · gangsta rap · hardcore hip-hop

The Blueprint 3 is an album by Jay-Z, released in 2009. Rooted in hip-hop · gangsta rap · hardcore hip-hop. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The Blueprint 3 sound like?

The Blueprint 3 is a hip-hop, gangsta rap and hardcore hip-hop album by Jay-Z, released in 2009.

How many songs are on The Blueprint 3?

The Blueprint 3 has 15 tracks, running approximately 60 minutes.

Tracklist

15 tracks·60:55

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 What We Talkin’ About 4:03
  • 2 Thank You 4:10
  • 3 D.O.A. (Death of Auto‐Tune) 4:15
  • 4 Run This Town 4:27
  • 5 Empire State of Mind 4:36
  • 6 Real as It Gets 4:12
  • 7 On to the Next One 4:17
  • 8 Off That 4:06
  • 9 A Star Is Born 3:48
  • 10 Venus vs. Mars 3:10
  • 11 Already Home 4:29
  • 12 Hate 2:31
  • 13 Reminder 4:18
  • 14 So Ambitious 4:12
  • 15 Young Forever 4:13

Release Date

September 8, 2009

Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

60 min 55 sec