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1. www.albumartexchange.com › covers › 394701-americanJay-Z American Gangster Album Cover Art

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   Nov 1, 2017 · From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4, 1969), known by his stage name Jay-Z, is an American rapper, record producer, and entrepreneur. Known for his involvement in the success of other artists, he was named the greatest rapper of all time by Billboard and Vibe in 2023. He served as the president and chief ...

2. ew.com › article › 2007/10/24Behind the Scenes: Jay-Z's 'American Gangster' CD cover shoot

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   Oct 24, 2007 · In addition to rustling up some beats and laying down his rhymes in record time, that meant Jay needed to find an iconic cover image for the album — stat. He ended up turning to well-known...

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   Did Jay Z make a soundtrack for American Gangster?

   • JAY-Z - Roc Boys (And The Winner Is)... And so, the gangster Shawn Corey went to work on writing and recording his 10th studio album, American Gangster. Initially, Jay wanted to make the soundtrack to the film (Denzel also advocated for this), but it didn’t fit the film’s 1970s America setting.

   Inspired by Frank Lucas, 'American Gangster' Is JAY-Z's Crime Epic

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   What is Jay-Z's 10th album 'American gangster' about?

   • JAY-Z’s 10th studio album, ‘American Gangster,’ is a celebration of the distinguished rapper and his legacy. When art imitates life, JAY-Z doesn’t dramatize his past. As he proudly states on “No Hook,” don’t compare him to other rappers, compare him to trappers; he’s more Frank Lucas than Ludacris.

   Inspired by Frank Lucas, 'American Gangster' Is JAY-Z's Crime Epic

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   How has Jay Z's album cover art changed over the years?

   • From 'Reasonable Doubt' to '4:44,' Jay Z's album cover art has evolved throughout his career. Over his long and legendary career, Jay Z’s businesses, music, and name have all changed—and so has his process for creating album art.

   The Evolution of Jay Z's Cover Art, From 'Reasonable Doubt' to '4:44'

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   Why did Jay Z not put himself on an album cover?

   • The Blueprint 3 marked a move to more pop and experimental tracks for Jay Z, and it was also the first time he decided not to put himself on an album cover. Hov explained the symbolism behind the whited out instrumentals and three stripes to MTV : "These [instruments] are like the forgotten pieces in hip-hop. It's still about music.

   The Evolution of Jay Z's Cover Art, From 'Reasonable Doubt' to '4:44'

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4. albumism.com › features › jay-z-american-gangsterRediscover Jay-Z’s ‘American Gangster’ (2007) | Tribute

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   Nov 4, 2022 · Happy 15th Anniversary to Jay-Z’s tenth studio album American Gangster, originally released November 6, 2007. As an Amazon affiliate partner, Albumism earns commissions from qualifying purchases. It’s not difficult to see how Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter would see parallels between himself and Frank Lucas, the “self-made” kingpin who ruled ...

5. www.complex.com › music › aThe Evolution of Jay Z's Cover Art, From ... - Complex

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   • Author: Justin Block

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   • 'Reasonable Doubt' (1996)
   • 'In My Lifetime, Vol. 1' (1997)
   • 'Vol. 2… Hard Knock Life' (1998)
   • 'Vol 3… Life and Times of S. Carter' (1999)

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   Nov 6, 2023 · JAY-Z’s 10th studio album, ‘American Gangster,’ is a celebration of the distinguished rapper and his legacy. Published on. November 6, 2023. By. Eric Diep. Cover: Courtesy of...

7. www.rollingstone.com › music › music-newsJay-Z Returns to His Roots For "American Gangster" Album

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   Sep 20, 2007 · On November 6th, Jay-Z will release a new album inspired by the forthcoming Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe movie American Gangster, meaning he has now un-retired twice.The MC/label head, who ...

8. music.apple.com › in › album‎American Gangster - Album by JAY-Z - Apple Music

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   With American Gangster, he finds enough purchase on his old one to explore what he might’ve gotten wrong. If he still raps like his life depends on it, it’s because it does. It’s just a different life now. 6 November 2007 15 Songs, 58 minutes ℗ 2007 S. Carter Enterprises, LLC., Distributed by Roc Nation. Also available in the iTunes Store.