Jay-Z - The Blueprint (2001)

Released on September 11, 2001, The Blueprint is an instant classic. Produced predominantly by Kanye West and Just Blaze, its soul-sampling style defined early 2000s hip-hop.

Features Izzo (H.O.V.A.), Song Cry, Never Change, and the Eminem diss track Takeover. Debuted at number one and went triple platinum. Rolling Stone named it one of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time.