The Blueprint 2: The Present & The Curse was the seventh studio album launched by rapper Shawn Carter, aka Jay-Z. It was launched on Nov. 12, 2002, on the Roc-A-Fella Information and Def Jam Recordings imprints. The Brooklyn rapper launched the album as a sequel to his sixth album, The Blueprint (2001). The album debuted at primary, delivery with first-week gross sales of 545,000 items. Jay-Z was already debatably categorised as one of many best rappers of all time.

Throughout this time, rumors of Jay hooking up with singer Beyonce started to flow into within the business; the rumor was nearly confirmed with the music “03 Bonnie and Clyde” off the album. The world watched as a budding relationship started between the 2 megastars. “Excuse Me Miss” that includes Pharrell confirmed a delicate and grown upside to the BK rapper who beforehand rapped about medication and reversion jerseys. Inevitably changing into one of many greatest forces in hip hop and one among our first billionaire {couples}, The sport modified when Jay-Z launched this album and How continues to interrupt boundaries. At this time, the album is licensed as a 3x Multi-Platinum by the RIAA.  

We salute Jay-Z for an additional basic album.