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1996 Shawn Carter, Damon Dash and Kareem Burke found Roc-A-Fella Records
Roc-A-Fella Records is an American vanity record label founded by Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter, Damon Dash, and Kareem "Biggs" Burke. A subsidiary of Universal Music Group, the label's title refe...
1996 Feb 20 Jay-Z releases first single "Dead Presidents"
"Dead Presidents" is the debut single released in promotion by rapper Jay-Z's from his debut album Reasonable Doubt. Its lyrics about the drug dealing underworld have made it a hip hop cl...
1996 Mar 26 Jay-Z releases "Ain't No Nigga" single
"Ain't No Nigga" is the second single from rapper Jay-Z's debut album Reasonable Doubt. It features a long verse of promiscuous rapping from a then 17-year old Foxy Brown. The song's beat...
1996 Jun 25 Jay-Z releases debut album "Reasonable Doubt"
Reasonable Doubt is the debut album of American rapper Jay-Z, released June 25, 1996 on Roc-A-Fella Records in the United States and on Northwestside Records in the United Kingdom. The al...
1996 Aug 27 Jay-Z releases "Can't Knock the Hustle" single
"Can't Knock the Hustle" is the third single from rapper Jay-Z's debut album Reasonable Doubt. The song features a beat produced by Knobody, co-produced by Sean C and Dahoud Darien, as we...
1997 Apr 15 Jay-Z releases "Feelin' It" single
"Feelin' It" is the fourth and final single from rapper Jay-Z's debut album Reasonable Doubt. The song features a chorus sung by Mecca and a beat produced by Ski. The song's beat contains...
1997 May 20 Jay-Z releases "Who You Wit" single
"Who You Wit" is a 1997 single by rapper Jay-Z that is produced by Ski. It was released in promotion of the 1997 comedy film Sprung and appears on its soundtrack, Sprung (Music from and I...
1997 Sep 16 Jay-Z releases "(Always Be My) Sunshine" single
"(Always Be My) Sunshine" is the second single from rapper Jay-Z's second album In My Lifetime, Vol. 1. It features vocals from Foxy Brown and Babyface as well as production from Daven "P...
1997 Nov 4 Jay-Z releases second studio album "In My Lifetime, Vol. 1"
In My Lifetime, Vol. 1 is the second studio album by American rapper Jay-Z, released on November 4, 1997. The album received positive reviews from critics but fans were not embracing Jay-...
1998 Jay-Z releases "Wishing on a Star" single
"Wishing on a Star" is a 1998 single by rapper Jay-Z that can be found on the United Kingdom release of In My Lifetime, Vol. 1. It features vocals from Rose Royce's Gwen Dickey, who sings...
1998 Jan 20 Jay-Z releases "The City Is Mine" single
"The City Is Mine" is a the third single from rapper Jay-Z's second album In My Lifetime, Vol. 1. It features vocals from Blackstreet and production from Blackstreet member Teddy Riley. R...
1998 Apr Jay-Z releases "Money Ain't a Thang" single
"Money Ain't a Thang" is the second single from rapper Jermaine Dupri's 1998 album Life in 1472. It features rapper Jay-Z and appears as a bonus track on his album Vol. 2... Hard Knock Li...
1998 Jul 21 Jay-Z releases "It's Alright" single
"It's Alright" is a 1998 single by rappers Jay-Z and Memphis Bleek. It was released on the Streets Is Watching soundtrack for the film of the same name. It was later featured as a bonus t...
1998 Sep 22 Jay-Z releases "Can I Get A..." single
"Can I Get A..." is a 1998 single by rapper Jay-Z that features Amil and Ja Rule. It was released on Def Jam's Rush Hour Soundtrack in promotion of the film Rush Hour, but also appears on...
1998 Sep 29 Jay-Z releases third studio album "Vol. 2... Hard Knock Life"
Vol. 2... Hard Knock Life is the third album released by rapper Jay-Z. The album propelled Jay-Z into superstar status and cemented him as a household name. It also helped him emerge as a...
1998 Oct 27 Jay-Z releases "Hard Knock Life (Ghetto Anthem)" single
"Hard Knock Life (Ghetto Anthem)" is a single from rapper Jay-Z's third album Vol. 2... Hard Knock Life. It samples the song of the same name from the Broadway musical Annie. The song was...
1999 Feb 23 Jay-Z releases "Money, Cash, Hoes" single
"Money, Cash, Hoes" is a song featured on Jay-Z's third album Vol. 2... Hard Knock Life. It features rapper DMX and production by Swizz Beatz. Its beat features a heavy use of descending ...
1999 Jun 15 Jay-Z releases "Jigga My Nigga" single
"Jigga My Nigga" is the first single from rapper Jay-Z's fourth album Vol. 3... Life and Times of S. Carter. It is a hidden track on Jay-Z's fourth album contained within the final track ...
1999 Oct 19 Jay-Z releases "Girl's Best Friend"
"Girl's Best Friend" is a 1999 single by rapper Jay-Z that features vocals from Mashonda. It was released as a single to promote the 1999 comedy film Blue Streak and appears on its soundt...
1999 Nov 30 Jay-Z releases "Nigga What, Nigga Who (Originator 99)" single
"Nigga What, Nigga Who (Originator 99)" is the final single from rapper Jay-Z's third album Vol. 2: Hard Knock Life. The song is produced by Timbaland and features two artists: Big Jaz, w...
1999 Dec 28 Jay-Z releases fourth studio album "Vol. 3… Life and Times of S. Carter"
Vol. 3… Life and Times of S. Carter is the fourth studio release by American rapper Jay-Z. It is, for the most part, his return to a more street-oriented sound. However, it did manage to ...
2000 Apr 11 Jay-Z releases "Big Pimpin'" single
"Big Pimpin'" is the last single from rapper Jay-Z's fourth album Vol. 3... Life and Times of S. Carter. It features rapping by Southern hip hop group UGK as well as production by Timbala...
2000 Oct 17 Jay-Z releases "I Just Wanna Love U (Give It 2 Me)" single
"I Just Wanna Love U (Give It 2 Me)" is a song by Jay-Z, released as the first single from his 2000 album The Dynasty: Roc La Familia. It is produced by The Neptunes and features a chorus...
2000 Oct 31 Jay-Z releases fifth studio album "The Dynasty: Roc La Familia"
The Dynasty: Roc La Familia is the 5th studio album released by American rapper Jay-Z. Originally a Roc-A-Fella Records collaboration album, a showcase for Roc-A-Fella artists such as Mem...
2000 Dec 14 Jay-Z releases "Do It Again (Put Ya Hands Up)" single
"Do It Again (Put Ya Hands Up)" is the second single from rapper Jay-Z's fourth album Vol. 3... Life and Times of S. Carter. The song features production by Rockwilder as well as guest vo...
2001 Jan 9 Jay-Z releases "Change the Game" single
"Change the Game" is the second single from rapper Jay-Z from his 2000 album The Dynasty: Roc La Familia. It features guest raps by Memphis Bleek and Beanie Sigel, production from Rick Ro...
2001 Mar 13 Jay-Z releases "Guily Until Proven Innocent" single
"Guilty Until Proven Innocent" is the third and final single from rapper Jay-Z's 2000 album The Dynasty: Roc La Familia. It features production by Rockwilder and a chorus sung by R. Kelly...
2001 Jun 22 Jay-Z releases "Izzo (H.O.V.A.)" single
"Izzo (H.O.V.A.)" is a single released from Jay-Z in 2001 from his sixth album The Blueprint. It is among his most popular singles. This was the second song released off The Blueprint, af...
2001 Sep 11 Jay-Z releases sixth studio album "The Blueprint"
The Blueprint is the sixth studio album by rapper Jay-Z. It was released on September 11, 2001 (a week earlier than planned, to combat bootlegging). Despite being overshadowed by the 9/11...
2001 Oct 2 Jay-Z releases "Girls, Girls, Girls" single
"Girls, Girls, Girls" is the second single from rapper Jay-Z's album The Blueprint. It is a playful description of the artist's promiscuous lifestyle. The song contains a sample of "There...
2002 Jan 16 Jay-Z releases "Jigga That Nigga" single
"Jigga That Nigga" is a song by American rapper Jay-Z. It was the third single from his sixth studio album, The Blueprint. It features additional vocals from Stephanie Miller and Michelle...
2002 Aug 6 Jay-Z releases "Song Cry" single
"Song Cry" is a song by American rapper Jay-Z and produced by Just Blaze. It was the fourth and final single from his sixth studio album The Blueprint. The song is a slow and quiet melodi...
2002 Nov Jay-Z releases "Hovi Baby" single
"Hovi Baby" is a song by Jay-Z from his album The Blueprint²: The Gift & the Curse, released in 2002. The song is produced by Just Blaze and contains a sample of the live version of "Digg...
2002 Nov 12 Jay-Z releases seventh studio album "The Blueprint²: The Gift & The Curse"
The Blueprint²: The Gift & The Curse is rapper Jay-Z's seventh studio album released in 2002. Parts of the album were later reissued as The Blueprint 2.1 in 2003. This album, like Jay-...
2002 Dec 10 Jay-Z releases "'03 Bonnie & Clyde" single
"'`03 Bonnie & Clyde" is a song by Jay-Z featuring R&B singer Beyoncé. It features samples of the songs "Me And My Girlfriend" by Tupac Shakur, and "If I Was Your Girlfriend" by Prince. "...
2003 Feb 4 Jay-Z releases "Excuse Me Miss" single
"Excuse Me Miss" is a song written and performed by American rapper Jay-Z. It released as a single for his seventh studio album The Blueprint 2: The Gift & the Curse (2002). It was also c...
2003 Nov 4 Jay-Z releases "Change Clothes" single
"Change Clothes" is the first official single from rapper Jay-Z's studio album The Black Album. It features additional vocals by Pharrell and is produced by The Neptunes. The song reached...
2003 Nov 14 Jay-Z releases eighth studio album "The Black Album"
The Black Album is the eighth studio album by American rapper Jay-Z, released November 14, 2003 on Roc-A-Fella Records. It was promoted as his final studio album, although Jay-Z subsequen...
2004 Mar 2 Jay-Z releases "Dirt Off Your Shoulder" single
"Dirt off Your Shoulder" is the second single released from Jay-Z's 2003 album The Black Album. In 2004, the song was combined with the Linkin Park single "Lying from You" and released...
2004 Apr 27 Jay-Z releases "99 Problems" single
"99 Problems" is the third single released by American rapper Jay-Z in 2003 from The Black Album. It reached number thirty on the U.S Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. The track was produc...
2006 Oct 10 Jay-Z releases "Show Me What You Got" single
"Show Me What You Got" is a single by rap artist Jay-Z from his album Kingdom Come. 1. "Show Me What You Got" 2. "Can't Knock The Hustle" (featuring Beyoncé)
2006 Nov 20 Jay-Z releases ninth studio album "Kingdom Come"
Kingdom Come is the ninth studio album by American rap artist Jay-Z released on November 21, 2006. This is considered a "comeback album" for the established rapper as 2003's The Black Alb...
2006 Dec Jay-Z releases "Lost One" single
"Lost One" is the second single from Jay-Z's comeback album Kingdom Come. The video was first released on December 4, 2006, Jay-Z's 37th birthday and notably features the rare concept ...
2007 Jan 8 Jay-Z releases "30 Something" single
"30 Something" is the third single from Jay-Z's album Kingdom Come and was produced by Dr. Dre. The main theme of the song is Jay undermining "flossin" as pertaining to the general view o...
2007 Mar 26 Jay-Z releases "Hollywood" single
"Hollywood" was planned to be the fourth single from rapper Jay-Z's ninth studio album, Kingdom Come. The song features Jay-Z's wife, R&B singer Beyoncé. With an original release date of ...
2007 Sep 20 Jay-Z releases "Blue Magic" single
"Blue Magic" is the first single from Jay-Z's tenth studio album, American Gangster., the song was released as a single on September 20, 2007. In the chorus Pharrell sings an interpolatio...
2007 Oct 10 Jay-Z releases "Roc Boys (And The Winner Is)..."
"Roc Boys (And the Winner Is)..." is the second single from Jay-Z's tenth studio album, American Gangster. The song is produced by Diddy and two of his producers known as LV and Sean C fr...
2007 Nov 4 Jay-Z releases "I Know" single
"I Know" is the third and final single from Jay-Z's tenth studio album, American Gangster. The song was released on November 4, 2007. Pharrell is featured in the song.
2007 Nov 6 Jay-Z releases tenth studio album "American Gangster"
American Gangster is the tenth studio album by American hip hop rapper Jay-Z, released November 6, 2007 on Roc-A-Fella Records in the United States. American Gangster is Jay-Z's first con...
2009 Jun 5 Jay-Z releases "D.O.A. (Death of Auto-Tune)" single
"D.O.A. (Death of Auto-Tune)" is a single written by American rapper Jay-Z. It was produced by No I.D. with Kanye West providing the vocals in the bridge. It was released as a digital dow...