Jay-Z: Reasonable Doubt (1996). The First Diamond in "The Dynasty"

<p>B. Cox<strong> </strong>and<strong> </strong>J. Owe discuss <strong>Jay</strong>-Z&#39;s now-classic debut <em>Reasonable Doubt</em> as it turns 25. The album released on his,<strong> Dame Dash</strong> and <strong>Kareem &#34;Biggs&#34; Burke</strong> label Roc-A-Fella Records, was the first building block on what would become a dynasty in the hip-hop industry. While initially hailed as a solid to dope project upon its release, the project&#39;s acclaim only grew as his standing as one of the greatest emcees was confirmed through increased critical and commercial success in the new millenium. As Jay-Z&#39;s profile grew, so did the profile of his debut, which in the 25 years since its release, is now considered ahead of it time and among the greatest hip-hop albums of all-time.</p><p><strong>Follow The Vault on IG:</strong> @vaultcmrpodcast</p><p><strong>Follow The Vault on Twitter:</strong> @VaultClassic</p><p><strong>Subscribe to the Vault on Youtube:</strong> The Vault: Classic Music Reviews Podcast</p><p><strong><u>Show notes:</u></strong></p><p><strong>Albumism: Jay-Z&#39;s Debut Album &#39;Reasonable Doubt&#39; Turns 25 | Anniversary Retrospective</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.albumism.com/features/jay-z-debut-album-reasonable-doubt-turns-25-anniversary-retrospective" rel="nofollow">https://www.albumism.com/features/jay-z-debut-album-reasonable-doubt-turns-25-anniversary-retrospective</a></p><p><strong>The Ringer: Reflecting on 25 Years of Jay-Z&#39;s &#39;Reasonable Doubt&#39;</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.theringer.com/2021/6/24/22548278/reflecting-on-25-years-jay-z-reasonable-doubt" rel="nofollow">https://www.theringer.com/2021/6/24/22548278/reflecting-on-25-years-jay-z-reasonable-doubt</a></p><p><strong>Tidal: Coming of Age: Jay-Z&#39;s &#39;Reasonable Doubt&#39; @ 25 </strong></p><p><a href="https://tidal.com/magazine/article/reasonable-doubt-25/1-79555" rel="nofollow">https://tidal.com/magazine/article/reasonable-doubt-25/1-79555</a></p><p><strong>The Independent (UK): Jay-Z&#39;s Reas