99 Problems [CD-single] [Import]

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
Taken from the 2003 album 'The Black Album'. Three non-LP tracks, '99 Problems' (Radio Edit, Instrumental, & Video), are b/w the album's 'My 1st Song'. Polygram. 2004.

99 Problems,Jay-Z,Universal/Def Jam,5"CD Singles,East Coast Rap,Rap,United States of America

99 Problems/Dirt Off Your Shoulder, Pt. 2

Average customer rating:

99 Problems/Dirt Off Your Shoulder... Jay-Z Goes Out Great!
Great single
Great way to end a career
hardcore rap
Great finish to a hall of fame career

99 Problems/Dirt Off Your Shoulder, Pt. 2
Jay-Z
Manufacturer: Umvd Import
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0001ZXMHC
Release Date: 2004-06-08

Tracks:

99 Problems (Album Version Explicit)
Dirt Off Your Shoulder (Album Version Explicit)
99 Problems (Video)
Dirt Off Your Shoulder (Video)

Customer Reviews:

99 Problems/Dirt Off Your Shoulder... Jay-Z Goes Out Great!.......2005-12-14

Jay-Z's first two singles from 2003's "The Black Album", which would be what he claims the final album he will release. We will remember Jay-Z for many reasons, but I think these are one of the best singles he has put out for us since "Hard Knock Life".

Dirt Off Your Shoulder is a great track. With a great beat and good rapping by Jay in this song, this is one of his greatest singles I have ever heard. As for the video, it is your usual rap video with Jay walking through the streets of New York City, getting inside cars and an interlude in the middle. This song is great... until you get to 99 Problems.

As for 99 Problems, this has to be the best song Jay-Z has ever released. Period. I can't explain how great it is, and all I can say is "tight". As for this music video, it is genious. It portrays the ghetto through the eyes of Jay-Z. It is in black and white, just to make it suspenseful. The video is pretty moving, and I think this is worth every penny just for it. Jay-Z gets shot in the end, which puts the icing on the cake.

If you haven't already picked up these singles, get the "Black Album". Even though it isn't Jay-Z's greatest, it has these two songs and another good crop of songs, like "Encore" and "Change Clothes". But, pick this up just for the videos. They are worth the extra few bucks. Got 99 Problems but a ***** ain't one!

Great single.......2005-02-03

Most of Jigga's new stuff ain't too good but I like this, 99 Problems is better even though Dirt Off Your Shoulder is tight, this is good for jiggaso check this out.

Great way to end a career.......2004-07-14

Jay-Z is definitely going out on top with these 2 singles. "Dirt Off Your Shoulder" is another terrific teamup for Jay and Timbaland (one of the best producers, in my opinion). I like this song much better than the first single for the album, "Change Clothes".

The best song by far is "99 Problems". Producer Rick Rubin, also one of the best producers, gives Jay a great song. The blend of rap and rock and the excellent lyrics make this one of the many highlights of Jay's career. It's too bad they won't get another chance to work together, if Jay-Z really does retire.

It's cool the videos for these songs are included. Both are very good and worth watching.

You can't go wrong with these 2 songs. Jay couldn't have picked 2 better singles to end his career on.

hardcore rap.......2004-06-19

cool song, cool lyrics. Not as good as "Hard Knock Life" though.

Great finish to a hall of fame career.......2004-06-19

Jay-Z has always been a standout rapper, but as you probably already know, he has decided to hang up the mic. There's no better way to finish a hall of fame career than to release 2 outstanding singles in Dirt off your shoulder and 99 Problems. Dirt off your shoulder is a great song with an unusual beat and a catchy hook, a song that's got everyone across the world dusting off their shoulders. 99 Problems is the better song in my opinion, where Jay-Z goes into deeper issues like racial stereotypes, and it's backed up with an awesome guitar riff in the background. This is a must have for any Jay-Z fan, heck, anyone who likes their rap GOOD should have this CD.

Average customer rating:

another wack song by LAY Z.

99 Problems
Jay-Z
Manufacturer: Universal/Def Jam
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00027Y5QG
Release Date: 2004-06-01

Album Description

Taken from the 2003 album 'The Black Album'. Three non-LP tracks, '99 Problems' (Radio Edit, Instrumental, & Video), are b/w the album's 'My 1st Song'. Polygram. 2004.

Customer Reviews:

another wack song by LAY Z........2005-08-07

Jay Z is vastly overrated&doesn't show me anything. this song is a Desperate attempt to having a edge,but there isn't much to Jay Z's Music. this song is garbage. R.kelly has Burried Jay Z Musically for good.there is 98.9 Problems there that Jay Z can't deal with.He is Done.

99 Problems/Dirt Off Your Shoulder, Pt. 1

Average customer rating:

The Lyrics are a 10 the beats are bad

99 Problems/Dirt Off Your Shoulder, Pt. 1
Jay-Z
Manufacturer: Universal/Def Jam
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0001ZXMH2
Release Date: 2004-05-10

Tracks:

99 Problems
Dirt Off Your Shoulder

Album Details

Two Songs Taken from "The Black Album".

Customer Reviews:

The Lyrics are a 10 the beats are bad.......2004-06-22

These are Two Lyric driven singles both songs the beat sucks.surprisingly the Rick Ruben produced 99 Problems wich he
delivers a terrible rock production.And there is Dirt off your shoulder has a bad dance type beat.We need a Primo beat there.
Lyrics 10/10 Production 7/10 Delivery 10/10 Overall 9/10

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