American Gangster?

Jay-Z's new "concept" album, American Gangster, hits stores tomorrow. The story goes that Hova was so impressed with the Denzel Washington film of the same name that it inspired the creation of this disc. If that is truly the case, I will make sure not to catch that flick, because this album is nothing short of insipid. American Average would be a better working title for Jay-Z's tenth album. The title track is really the only decent cut on the record. I generally am a huge fan of Jay-Z's, but this album makes me wish he really would retire. If I want original, ground-breaking rap, I'll stick to Kanye.

For your ears -
Jay-Z: American Gangster
Jay-Z: Fallin'
Jay-Z: Roc Boys (And the Winner Is...)
from the album American Gangster (buy it)

For your eyes -
Jay-Z's video for "Blue Magic"

Jay-Z's Website