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Jay-Z Releases The Black Album

Jay-Z released The Black Album as a proclaimed retirement project, featuring 99 Problems and Encore with production from Kanye West, Timbaland, and Rick Rubin. The album debuted at number one and is considered among his finest work.

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  1. November 14, 2003
    Jay-Z Releases The Black Album

    Jay-Z released The Black Album as a proclaimed retirement project, featuring 99 Problems and Encore with production from Kanye West, Timbaland, and Rick Rubin. The album debuted at number one and is considered among his finest work.

  2. November 25, 2003
    Missy Elliott Releases This Is Not a Test

    Virginia rapper and producer Missy Elliott released her fifth studio album, continuing her reign as one of hip-hop's most inventive artists and one of the few women to achieve sustained success as both rapper and producer.