Jay-Z's fourth album arrived on New Year's Eve 1999 and debuted at number one, cementing his status as hip-hop royalty.
Released on December 28, 1999, Vol. 3... Life and Times of S. Carter continued Jay-Z's dominance as the millennium turned. The album debuted at number one and went triple platinum. Notable tracks include Big Pimpin' (featuring UGK) — one of Jay-Z's most recognizable songs.