The Blueprint epitaph an intermediary release that eclipsed

an intermediary release that eclipsed the best work of most contemporary artists

this 1972 release showcases Oldham front and center

the album delivers compelling songwriting with polished production

To Pimp a Butterfly's proper and oft-biblical follow-up arrived on Good Friday

Michel Polnareff

The Blueprint epitaph an intermediary release that eclipsedThe Blueprint is the sixth studio album by American rapper Jay Z, first released on September 11, 2001, through Roc A Fella Records and Def Jam Recordings. Recording sessions for the album took place during 2001 at Manhattan Center Studios and Baseline Studios in New York City. Contrasting the radio friendly sound of Jay Z's previous work, The Blueprint features soul based sampling and production handled primarily by Kanye West, Just Blaze, and Bink,