American Gangster [Explicit]

This is an amazing album. "Fallin'" in particular stands out as a tremendous, tremendous song. Very highly recommended. I purchased the downloadable version of the album, which loaded perfectly into iTunes.

He will never be the same as he was. The popularity and money has changed this man along with his music. It's not a bad CD but it's not close to being one of his best.

SPEECHLESS! This is an undeniable classic. American Gangster is by far the best album of 2007, hands down. I would say this a great New york City album, and lyrically heavy. In my opinion it is an instant classic.I'm not a big fan of many Hip Hop albums, but this will definitely go down as one of Hip Hop's best. At this point Jay-Z is too advanced for Hip Hop. He plays with words effortlessly on this album, easily solidifying his GOAT status. Listening to this album is just like watching the movie of Jay's life. This truly defines another perspective into the life and times of Shawn Carter. Hov spits some of the illest and profound rhymes up to date. The introduction is great, as it depicts him taking the oath of a gangsta, while pray shows you why. I honestly haven't heard anybody who can say this isn't one of Hov's best work. The song "Pray" is well put together with great insight into the mind of a young man looking into the life of poverty, crime and drugs. Then he takes you into the "American Dreamin" where he begins to fantasize about living the lavish life and taking a risk to achieve his dreams, based on the influence of his peers. The smooth sound of Marvin Gaye sample was incredible. Then continues his rise to the top by handling the price of the game on "No hook". Dealing with his family and hatred, and jealousy of the game. Then theres the height of his success "Roc boys",probably the best Jay-Z single we have heard in years, since H to the Izzo. Jay-Z pretty much murdered this record with a fierce firepower flow. But the album continues to capivate you with "Sweet" which is one of Jay's most creative records, very soulful and lyrically compelling. Then we move into the sexy seductive"I Know" , the soul-groove of Party Life" and Ignorant Sh**T and the gangsta-anthem "Say Hello" . All these heavy-hitting songs are what left me speechless, and I'ma leave it at that. I can't stop playing this album. Theres is so much to say about American Gangster, that you can't possibly say everything. The album speaks for itself. It's self-explanatory. Another great song is the regretful "Fallin" which proves once again that nobody in Hip Hop is on his level lyrically right now. Jay killed this year like it or not, i liked Kanye's album, but Hov smashed the game in 2007. And then the bonus tracks are standout streetbangers "Blue Magic and the title track. This album will soon be debated with his previous classics of Reasonable Doubt, The Blueprint, and The Black Album. This shows the Jay-Z has gained more credible for having the most classic albums than any great emcee. For anybody who wants a classic hip hop album on their shelves, this album is for you, fan or not. Jigga proves that in the Hip Hop game, the Jordan Sydrome doesn't exist.

My son asked for this CD for christmas. I do not care for hip hop but my son loves it and really likes this CD. If you or someone you know likes hip hop/rap then you will like this CD.

Jay-Z's companion CD to the 2007 theatrical hit 'American Gangster' can only be described as surpising. Coming off mediocre success from his post-retirement album 'Kingdom Come,' the rap mogul captures some of his earlier flare in this new album, with several up-beat hits that keep you listening again and again.

With commerical hits such as 'Blue Magic' and 'Roc Boys,' Hova adds some other catchy tracks like 'I Know,' 'Say Hello,' and 'American Gangster' which are definitely worth the price of the album. Bottom line..... Jay-Z is back!