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The Blueprint

Jay-Z · 2001

63 min · 13 tracks · hip-hop · gangsta rap · hardcore hip-hop

The Blueprint is an album by Jay-Z, released in 2001. 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 sound like?

The Blueprint is a hip-hop, gangsta rap and hardcore hip-hop album by Jay-Z, released in 2001.

How many songs are on The Blueprint?

The Blueprint has 13 tracks, running approximately 63 minutes.

Tracklist

13 tracks·63:53

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

  • 1 The Ruler’s Back 3:49
  • 2 Takeover 5:13
  • 3 Izzo (H.O.V.A.) 4:00
  • 4 Girls, Girls, Girls 4:35
  • 5 Jigga That Nigga 3:24
  • 6 U Don’t Know 3:19
  • 7 Hola’ Hovito 4:33
  • 8 Heart of the City (Ain’t No Love) 3:43
  • 9 Never Change 3:58
  • 10 Song Cry 5:03
  • 11 All I Need 4:28
  • 12 Renegade 5:37
  • 13 Blueprint (Momma Loves Me) / Breathe Easy (Lyrical Exercise) / Girls, Girls, Girls (remix) 12:06

Release Date

September 11, 2001

Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

63 min 53 sec