Jay-Z “The Blueprint 3”
Standouts - “Run This Town,” “On to the Next One,” “A Star is Born,” “Already Home”

After 10 number one albums, you’d think Jay-Z would be tired of rapping, but he’s back with his eleventh solo album, “The Blueprint 3.” What’s amazing about Jay-Z is his ability to stay true to himself, while changing ever-so-slightly with the music scene at the time. At its core “The Blueprint 3” is everything that makes a hip-hop album great, the perfect blend of excellent beats and lyrics.