Jay Z, The Blueprint - This is pure genius from the Jigga man. Jay-Z shows the talent that was displayed on Reasonable Doubt and takes his music to new levels with 'The Blueprint'. 'The Ruler's Back' is a great start to the album as Jay lets us know that what's about to come will prove who owns the rap game. 'Takeover' not only shows who's "Running this rap sh*t" but also allows Jay-Z to take his shots at Mobb Deep and Nas. Jigga's disses of these two are classic and show who's on top, "You little sh*t I got money stacks bigger than you" to the ballerina. 'H to the Izzo' - no need for words, just listen and bob your head. 'U Don't Know' gives us a real insight into Jay's life and background and the beat on 'Heart of the City' mixed with the soulful chorus have all the makings of a classic. One downside perhaps is the fact that the two slower more emotional songs are back to back (Never Change, Song Cry) and are followed by the worst track (All I Need). Despite the slower songs' great lyrics that are from the heart, this threesome of songs makes a small hole in the album. HOWEVER - this is an absolutely awesome album, and rivals Jigga's best stuff. Either buy it, or illegally download it on Kazaa. Now.