Zohran Mamdani's First Album He Was Given Was Jay-Z's 'The Blueprint' (Clean Version)

Z's ‘The Blueprint’ (clean version): "The first album I was given was the clean version of Jay-Z’s ‘The Blueprint.’ They used ...
USA Today

Jay-Z's D'Ussé brand marks debut album with special release, events

Jay-Z's cognac brand, D'USSÉ, is releasing a limited-edition collector's box set to mark the 30th anniversary of his debut album, "Reasonable Doubt." The celebration includes nationwide events, a ...
The Source Magazine

Today in Hip-Hop History: Jay-Z’s Iconic Debut Album ‘Reasonable Doubt’ Turns 30 Years Old!

Three decades ago today, a hungry rapper from Brooklyn released an album that would eventually be recognized as one of the greatest debuts in Hip Hop history. Released on June 25, 1996, Reasonable ...

Jay-Z Scores His First No. 1 On One Billboard Chart With A Decades-Old Album

Jay-Z reaches Billboard's Vinyl Albums chart for the first time in his career — and earns an immediate No. 1 — as Reasonable ...
The New York Times

Jay-Z’s Definitive Album? Debating ‘Reasonable Doubt’ vs. ‘The Blueprint’

Ahead of the rapper’s three celebratory nights at Yankee Stadium, our “Popcast” hosts debate two major Jay-Z albums. Hosted by Jon Caramanica and Joe Coscarelli On Friday, and continuing through the ...