Jay-Z "The Blueprint 3"

This is the album I've been waiting for since Jay-Z's return from retirement. The finale of his Blueprint Trilogy, this record is exceptional. The original Blueprint was a classic, the Gift & the Curse was rushed, and III was well worth the wait. The real gem has to be "Empire State of Mind" with the vocal talents of Alicia Keys. Every city deserves a grandiose song, nay, opus, as this one.

Must hear: Empire State of Mind (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0UjsXo9l6I8)

(Release Date: 9/8/09)