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The Dynasty: Roc La Familia (2000)

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Billed as a Roc-A-Fella Records compilation, the album was marketed as a Jay-Z solo record.

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The Dynasty: Roc La Familia is the fifth studio album by American rapper Jay-Z
Features prominent appearances from signees of Roc-A-Fella Records
Released October 31, 2000 by Roc-A-Fella Records and The Island Def Jam Music Group
Lead single "I Just Wanna Love U (Give It 2 Me)" was produced by the Neptunes

Originally billed as a Roc-A-Fella Records compilation album
Showcases Roc-A-Fella artists such as Memphis Bleek, Beanie Sigel, Amil, and Freeway
Despite the compilation billing, the album was marketed as a Jay-Z solo album

Production was handled primarily by Just Blaze, Kanye West, Bink!, and the Neptunes
Additional vocals on "Change the Game" by Static
Additional vocals on "I Just Wanna Love U (Give It 2 Me)" by Pharrell Williams and Omillio Sparks
Additional vocals on "Get Your Mind Right Mami" by Rell
Additional vocals on "Stick 2 the Script" by DJ Clue
Additional vocals on "Parkin Lot Pimpin'" by Lil' Mo
Additional vocals on "Where Have You Been" by L. Dionne
"Intro" contains a sample of "She Said She Loves Me" by Kleeer
"Change the Game" and "Get Your Mind Right Mami" both contain a sample of "You Gots to Chill" by EPMD
"This Can't Be Life" contains a sample of "I Miss You" performed by Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes

1	Intro	3:11
2	Change the Game	3:08
3	I Just Wanna Love U (Give It 2 Me)	3:48
4	Streets Is Talking	4:45
5	This Can’t Be Life	4:48
6	Get Your Mind Right Mami	4:22
7	Stick 2 the Script	4:09
8	You, Me, Him and Her	3:44
9	Guilty Until Proven Innocent	4:56
10	Parking Lot Pimpin’	4:15
11	Holla	3:33
12	1-900-Hustler	3:51
13	The R.O.C.	4:07
14	Soon You’ll Understand	4:35
15	Squeeze 1st	3:50
16	Where Have You Been	5:34

Shawn Corey Carter, born December 4, 1969, in Brooklyn, New York City.
Raised in Marcy Houses in Bedford–Stuyvesant; mother Gloria Carter raised him and his three older siblings after his father left when he was 11.
Dropped out of Trenton Central High School during his sophomore year.
Adopted the stage name Jay-Z in homage to his mentor Jaz-O.

Began recording in the late 1980s, contributing verses to Jaz-O's records.
Co-founded Roc-A-Fella Records; debut album Reasonable Doubt (1996) was critically acclaimed.
Vol. 2... Hard Knock Life (1998) became his most commercially successful album, certified 6× Platinum in the US.
The Blueprint (2001) debuted at number one on the Billboard 200.
Led Def Jam Recordings as president and CEO from 2004 to 2007.
Founded Roc Nation in 2008 and later 4:44 (2017) and Everything Is Love with Beyoncé (2018).
Has 25 Grammy Awards and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2021.

Critics gave the album positive reviews.
The lead single "I Just Wanna Love U (Give It 2 Me)" was produced by the Neptunes.
The lead single became one of Jay-Z's most successful singles.
The lead single peaked at number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100.
The album was originally billed as a Roc-A-Fella Records compilation album.
The compilation showcased Roc-A-Fella artists such as Memphis Bleek, Beanie Sigel, Amil, and Freeway.
Despite that billing, the album was marketed as a Jay-Z solo album.

Billboard ranked the album as the 20th highest-selling R&B/Hip-Hop album of the 2000–2010 decade.
The ranking covers the whole decade, not only the year of release.
The ranking is attributed to Billboard.

The album debuted at number 1 on the Billboard 200.
It sold 557,789 copies in its first week.
It is certified double platinum by the RIAA.
The lead single peaked at number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100.
It was released on October 31, 2000 by Roc-A-Fella Records and The Island Def Jam Music Group.
It ranks as the 20th highest-selling R&B/Hip-Hop album of the 2000–2010 decade according to Billboard.

Originally billed as a Roc-A-Fella Records compilation, but marketed as a Jay-Z solo album.
"I Just Wanna Love U (Give It 2 Me)" contains elements of "Give It to Me Baby" performed by Rick James.
"Squeeze 1st" contains interpolations of "Hypnotize" and "Who Shot Ya?", both performed by the Notorious B.I.G.
"Where Have You Been" contains a sample of "Agua De Dos Ríos" performed by Camilo Sesto.
"Stick 2 the Script" contains a sample of "Under Pressure" by Nick Ingman.