Reasonable Doubt by Jay Z
Life is filled with doubts and regrets even if you finally achieve what you have dreamed of. Sometimes for reasons that you cannot fathom. Then there are the voices that try to tell you that your doubts are unreasonable especially in the hip-hop community but then Jay- Z in 1996 spit out a 16 track album called Reasonable Doubt.
I'm sad to say that I started off listening to the requested album with a pretty closed mind of Jay- Z, which made it hard to focus and form an unbiased opinion. Throughout my life, I did not vibe with Jay-Z and I would not generally listen to his music but opening my mind and listening to this album I would consider at least listening to this album and some of his other works. Anyway on to the album.
Reasonable doubt in my view is a solid 8.5/ 10. It is an amazing showcase of Jay-Z's lyrical prowess especially in his songs "Coming of Age", " D'evils", " Regrets" and " Can't Knock the Hustle."
Chorus: Jay-Z & Memphis Bleek
It's time to come up (and hold my own weight, defend my crown)
Gots to lock it down and when they rush (stand my ground)
It's time to come up (and stick up my chest, and make some loot)
Gots to lock it down and when they rush (stand on my own two)
It's time to come up (and hold my own weight, defend my crown)
Gots to lock it down and when they rush (stand my ground)
It's time to come up ( and stick up my chest, and make some loot)
Gots to lock it down and when they rush (stand on my own two)
-Coming of Age.
The album was complete with Jazzy undertones and songs with good intros. Personally my favorite part of the album was the recurring themes that are laced together. Themes such as hardship, regrets, the negative impact of money, hustling and working hard.