It safe to say that the anticipation of the album was just as exciting as the drama that surrounded the album and the tour. Review Summary: After his classic debut, Jay-Z takes a more commercial route that results in an album that seems far removed from 'Reasonable Doubt. Producers 5000, AndrewExtendo, Bobby San. Forget the fact that Jay’s longtime confidant pepper-sprayed Kelly in Madison Square Garden backstage, prompting the singer to drop out of the tour. Primary Artists jaynbeats, jaynbeats & Andrewextendo, jaynbeats, Mx42 & Mike Moto & 3 more. Nevermind the fact that Jay had just completed his probation for the stabbing of a former friend and associate Lance “Un” Rivera and Kells was facing then his first child sex case. The title track, in which Jay proclaims, “A combination of Pappy Mason and Larry Davis/ Martin and Malcolm, this is bigger than the album.” explained in subtle detail the importance of this collabo project for the fans as well as the two artists. Songs like “Shake Your Body” featuring Lil’ Kim, “Get This Money” and “Somebody’s Girl” embodied the concept of this project. Unfinished Business is comprised of leftovers from their Best of Both Worlds sessions they should have remained on the cutting room floor. Pusha T has confirmed that Jay-Z will make an appearance on his upcoming album, the title of which is yet to be revealed. Nine songs from the album enter Hot Digital. It sold 321K digital copies in its first week in August 2011. Kells and Hov created a synergy that could only be wrapped in a package with artistry from these two notable entertainers. If Jay-Z had his way back in 1996, this list would be too brief to warrant compiling. After Jay Z’s original collabo with R&B’s Voldemort was derailed by underage sex allegations, someone thought it was a good idea to TRY IT AGAIN once Kelly beat the case. Watch The Throne, Jay-Z’s 2011 collabo with West, slips to third place among rap albums.
One of the most controversial albums and tours in the history of Hip-Hop, Be st Of Both Worlds fused Hip-Hop and the already present element of R&B from two of the most prolific artists of the time.