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 Jay-Z's classic debut is a compelling reflection on his life as a hustler. It's invested with an uncommon complexity and candor that has noticeably faded in his later material. Armed with clever phrasing and sly deadpan wit, Jay-Z navigates indulgent romps ("Can't Knock the Hustle"), thought-provoking introspection ("Regrets"), and devastating street-corner soliloquies ("Friend or Foe") with savvy composure. The beats on Reasonable Doubt, provided by the likes of DJ Premier & Ski, are as irresistibly slick as his persona. "Brooklyn's Finest," his mic-passing session with his friend Notorious B.I.G., takes on a torch-passing significance in the wake of Biggie's death. That song, and the entire album, foreshadows Jay-Z's subsequent ascension to kingpin status. --Del. F. Cowie


1. Can't Knock The Hustle 	Listen
2. Politics As Usual 	Listen
3. Brooklyn's Finest 	Listen
4. Dead Presidents II (New Lyrics) 	Listen
5. Feelin' It 	Listen
6. D'Evils 	Listen
7. 22 Two's 	Listen
8. Can I Live 	Listen
9. Ain't No ***** 	Listen
10. Friend Or Foe 	Listen
11. Coming Of Age 	Listen
12. Cashmere Thoughts 	Listen
13. Bring It On 	Listen
14. Regrets 	Listen
15. Can I Live II 	Listen