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American Gangster | 
| Artist: Jay-Z
Label: Mercury Records Ltd (London)
Category: Music
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Rating:  18 reviews
Sales Rank: 24054
Format: Explicit Lyrics
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 4.9 x 0.4
MPN: 001022902
UPC: 602517499898
EAN: 0602517499898
ASIN: B000WCDI6O
Release Date: November 5, 2007
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| Tracks:
| • | Intro | | • | Pray | | • | American Dreamin' | | • | Hello Brooklyn 2.0 - Jay-Z Lil' Wayne | | • | No Hook | | • | Roc Boys (And The Winner Is)... | | • | Sweet | | • | I Know | | • | Party Life | | • | Ignorant Shit - Jay-Z Beanie Sigel | | • | Say Hello | | • | Success - Jay-Z Nas | | • | Fallin' | | • | Blue Magic | | • | American Gangster |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.co.uk Review
Conceived as an unofficial soundtrack to the Ridley Scott movie of the same name, iAmerican Gangster/i sees us getting reacquainted with a quite different Jay-Z to the mainstream-courting comeback kid that hooked up with Beyonce and Coldplay's Chris Martin on 2006's iKingdom Come/i. This, Jay-Z's second post-retirement album, is hip-hop to the bone: a record steeped in the sounds, iconography and soul of the New York underworld, with the lion's share of production handled by P Diddy's in-house team The Hitmen and guest spots from Beanie Sigel ("Ignorant Shit"), Lil Wayne (the crunk-like, Beastie Boys-sampling "Hello Brooklyn") and long-time rival Nas. The Nas track, "Success", is a particular winner, the pair burying the hatchet over a gorgonzola-scented organ break, rejecting the trappings of success with a truly lordly arrogance: "How many times can I go to Mr Chow's/Tao's, Nobu - hold up!/Let me move my bowels". Other highlights come with the Neptunes-produced "Blue Magic" and slick dealer's anthem "Roc Boys (And the Winner Is)", and while you feel iAmerican Gangster/i is something of a stasis for Jay-Z, an album that sees him revisiting those well-worn themes of hustling and shotting, it remains a treat to hear him on the mic. i--Louis Pattison/i
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| Customer Reviews:
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 Solid offering from Jay November 26, 2007
E. Chukweze (London, UK)
5 out of 7 found this review helpful
First, this is not for Souljah Boy or Lil' Boosie fans - this is a serious hip-hop offering even if you like Blueprint, Dynasty etc... you might find this hard going.
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br /As always Jay's biggest strength is his amazing ability to tell a story in songs better than most people can do in plain English.
br /So this concept album was always going to give him a strong platform to tap into this ability. This is exactly what he does.
br /The album starts with some great beats in "I Pray" and "American Dreamin" it then slowly becomes about the flow and story before picking up again with "Ignorant S***" (recycled verse), thereafter taking you right back to the "Reasonable Doubt" album with the last few tracks.
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br /Many people criticise the production on this album but I personally I think the beats were chosen carefully and compliment Jay's flow well. "American Dreamin" is an excellent example - beat, flow and content. "Hello Brooklyn 2.0" was weak - not because of Weezy - rather, it didn't feel natural and felt forced, in the context of the album it really doesn't have a place.
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br /Fantastic offering, Jay's one of the greatest writers (if he wrote) of the 21st century - high praise indeed!
br /I gave this a 5 because it's the best thing out there at the moment.
HipHop Soul For Your Head November 17, 2007
D. Ayeni
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
As I type this I am listening to my favourite track On this album entitled 'Say Hello'. For real music lovers and for peeps who appreciate mature hip-hop with a heavy soul vibe then this album is a must.
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br /Its pure class and on 90% of the cuts you will be hitting the rewind button again and again so say hello to the bad guy.
And the winner is.. Hove November 20, 2007
Frank Webb (Swansea)
4 out of 8 found this review helpful
This album is a return to form from Jay-Z. His early work (Reasonable Doubt) was a masterpiece, an album which many debutants are measured by, even today. His latter work never really caught up; only Blueprint Vol 2 got even close. In truth, Kingdom Come was a bit of a joke. Here was one of the most successful Hip Hop artists of all time releasing an album totally reliant on his reputation. A reputation that was subsequently tarnished. But as he released this new album titled 'American Gangster' Jay's back. There is an atomsphere to the album. A sort of old-school vibe, encapsulated in Track 11, Say Hello, a catchy tune with a slow riding melody and Jay's delivery as sharp as ever. The introduction is innovative with quotes of Denzel Washington as Frank Lucas, the star of the recently released film of the same name who was a gangster in New York in the 1970's. Jay was inspired when he saw the film, and decided to write a semi-autographical album, part Jay's days as a 'hustler' and part from Frank Lucas' narrative. It's clear that there is influence drawn from the motion picture, as Jay repeats the atmosphere felt in the film. The album is let to create a flow and a change of mood. More aggressive tunes such as 'Pray' are let to settle and melt into 'American Dreamin' and then onto the more laid back tracks such as 'Party Life' and 'Fallin' What Jay-Z manages to convey easily to the listener is the bond he feels with the events of the film, and with New York itself. It obviously inspired him and in turn is inspiring anyone who is willing to purchase this truely great release.
RUNNIN GAME ON THE UNSANE December 2, 2007
S. O'Donnell (Stirling, UK)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Fully agree With D. Ayeni's comments. Great LP and "Say Hello" has some of the sharpest comment since "La Femme Fetal" by Digable Planets or "Hand of the Dead Body" by Scarface not to mention "Mind Playin Tricks on M" by Geto Boys (will never be surpassed in my humble opinion!) First LP from Jay-Z I've bought or listened to altho my younger brother has been a big fan for longtime. I should have listened to him and paid attention b4!
Deep, Jay-Z delivers again January 19, 2008
Gregory Thomas (London, England)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Warning, if you like brainless joints like Young Jeezy and 50 Cent then please don't waste your money. This isn't as good as the Black Album or The Blueprint but this is still worth a listen if you like Jay-Z's uncanny ability to tell stories through his songs. 5/5
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