If you a gangsta, prove it to me, just get violent'. (Death of Auto-Tune)' is a good example, where Jay talks about the contradictions in the Hip Hop game as of late ' I don't be in the project hallway, talking 'bout how I be in the project all day. This album, Jay is really talking to all the up and coming Rappers, and sticking to the concept of laying down the rules to have a successful Rap career. 'The Blueprint 2' was less about anything, great original production, but played more like a Hip Hop Mix Tape instead of sounding like one concept. The first in the series is still his and one of the Best Hip Hop albums ever recorded, it was truly a original sound with really soulful emotional delivery on his part. Thematically, I think this is the best of all 'The Blueprint' albums, at least as far as staying true to the Blueprint concept.

The most important thing is that Jay-Z actually comes to the forefront and has obviously evolved, because his delivery and his lyrics are thoughtful, creative and shows that he truly is the Best Rapper Alive (well, one of very few).

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