99 Problems / Dirt Off Your Shoulder [Single, Enhanced, Import]

Jay-Z | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 8, 2004)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Single, Enhanced, Import
• Label: Universal Import
• ASIN: B0001ZXMHC
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #475,078 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. 99 Problems (Album Version Explicit)

2. Dirt Off Your Shoulder (Album Version Explicit)

3. 99 Problems (Video)

4. Dirt Off Your Shoulder (Video)

Editorial Reviews

Taken from the 2003 album 'The Black Album'. The title track (Album Version Explicit) is b/w 'Dirt Of Your Shoulder' (Album Version Explicit), & two non-LP videos, '99 Problems' & 'Dirt Of Your Shoulder'. Roc-A-Fella. 2004. DELETED

Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great finish to a hall of fame career, June 18, 2004

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This review is from: 99 Problems / Dirt Off Your Shoulder (Audio CD)

Jay-Z has always been a standout rapper, but as you probably already know, he has decided to hang up the mic. There's no better way to finish a hall of fame career than to release 2 outstanding singles in Dirt off your shoulder and 99 Problems. Dirt off your shoulder is a great song with an unusual beat and a catchy hook, a song that's got everyone across the world dusting off their shoulders. 99 Problems is the better song in my opinion, where Jay-Z goes into deeper issues like racial stereotypes, and it's backed up with an awesome guitar riff in the background. This is a must have for any Jay-Z fan, heck, anyone who likes their rap GOOD should have this CD.

5.0 out of 5 stars 99 Problems/Dirt Off Your Shoulder... Jay-Z Goes Out Great!, December 13, 2005

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Music Basement (The Underground) - See all my reviews

This review is from: 99 Problems / Dirt Off Your Shoulder (Audio CD)

Jay-Z's first two singles from 2003's "The Black Album", which would be what he claims the final album he will release. We will remember Jay-Z for many reasons, but I think these are one of the best singles he has put out for us since "Hard Knock Life".

Dirt Off Your Shoulder is a great track. With a great beat and good rapping by Jay in this song, this is one of his greatest singles I have ever heard. As for the video, it is your usual rap video with Jay walking through the streets of New York City, getting inside cars and an interlude in the middle. This song is great... until you get to 99 Problems.

As for 99 Problems, this has to be the best song Jay-Z has ever released. Period. I can't explain how great it is, and all I can say is "tight". As for this music video, it is genious. It portrays the ghetto through the eyes of Jay-Z. It is in black and white, just to make it suspenseful. The video is pretty moving, and I think this is worth every penny just for it. Jay-Z gets shot in the end, which puts the icing on the cake.

If you haven't already picked up these singles, get the "Black Album". Even though it isn't Jay-Z's greatest, it has these two songs and another good crop of songs, like "Encore" and "Change Clothes". But, pick this up just for the videos. They are worth the extra few bucks. Got 99 Problems but a ***** ain't one!

4.0 out of 5 stars Great single, February 2, 2005

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Low-Ko187 "Trigga Happy Mothaf*cka" (UK) - See all my reviews

This review is from: 99 Problems / Dirt Off Your Shoulder (Audio CD)

Most of Jigga's new stuff ain't too good but I like this, 99 Problems is better even though Dirt Off Your Shoulder is tight, this is good for jiggaso check this out.