Jay-Z - Reasonable Doubt (1996)

Released on June 25, 1996, Reasonable Doubt is Jay-Z's debut studio album and widely considered one of the greatest hip-hop albums ever made. Produced largely by DJ Premier, Pete Rock, and Ski Beatz, the album is a gritty portrait of street life that established Jay-Z as one of rap's most gifted storytellers.

Featuring classic tracks like Dead Presidents II, Feelin' It, and the Mary J. Blige-assisted Can't Knock the Hustle, Reasonable Doubt set the template for Jay-Z's career. Rolling Stone ranked it among the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time.