JAY‐Z

American Gangster

RELEASED: November 06, 2007
TYPE: FULL LENGTH

Track Listing

1. Intro Meaning 2:00 2. Pray 4:24 3. American Dreamin’ 4:47 4. Hello Brooklyn 2.0 3:55 5. No Hook Meaning 3:13 6. Roc Boys (And the Winner Is) … Meaning 4:12 7. Sweet 3:26 8. I Know 3:42 9. Party Life 4:29 10. Ignorant Shit Meaning 3:41 11. Say Hello 5:26 12. Success Meaning 3:30 13. Fallin’ 4:00 14. Blue Magic Meaning 4:08 15. American Gangster Meaning 3:41

Historical Archive

American Gangster is the tenth studio album by American rapper JAY-Z, released on November 6, 2007. The album serves as a soundtrack to the film of the same name and explores themes of crime, hustling, and the American Dream. Musically, it features a blend of hip hop and soul, with production from notable figures like Kanye West, Just Blaze, and Pharrell Williams. The album is celebrated for its lyrical depth and storytelling, solidifying JAY-Z's status as one of the greats in hip hop history.