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Volume 3: The Life & Times of S Carter [Explicit Lyrics]

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3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (320 customer reviews)

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listen  3. Do It Again (Put Ya Hands Up) [Explicit] 4:38$1.29  Buy MP3 
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listen  6. It's Hot (Some Like It Hot) [Explicit] 4:15$0.99  Buy MP3 
listen  7. Snoopy Track [Explicit] 4:01$0.99  Buy MP3 
listen  8. S. Carter [Explicit] 4:14$0.99  Buy MP3 
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listen10. Watch Me [Explicit] 4:34$0.99  Buy MP3 
listen11. Big Pimpin' [Explicit] 4:44$1.29  Buy MP3 
listen12. There's Been A Murder [Explicit] 3:39$0.99  Buy MP3 
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listen15. Hova Song (Album Version/Outro) [Explicit]11:01Album Only


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Jay-Z is one of the most popular and financially successful hip-hop artists in the world. His success has come from his own work, including hugely successful albums like Vol.2... Hard Knock Life and The Blueprint, and from his work with most of rap's A-list performers; he has helped a host of artists start or advance their careers.

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  • Audio CD (December 28, 1999)
  • Original Release Date: December 28, 1999
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: Explicit Lyrics
  • Label: Roc-a-Fella
  • ASIN: B00003NHAR
  • Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Music
  • Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (320 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #24,640 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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On The Life and Times of S. Carter, Jay-Z's century-closing guaranteed-platinum album, he compares his hit-making prowess to that of Michael Jackson--the unspoken difference being that Jigga appears to be far from wearing out his commercial welcome. For good reason, too; not only is the Roc-A-Fella king maker one prolific rapper and writer, his output is of high enough quality to keep heads ringin'. While there's no single classic on the order of "Hard Knock Life" here, collaborations with Dr. Dre (the truly defiant "Watch Me"), Juvenile ("Snoopy Track"), and UGK ("Big Pimpin'") argue well for Jay-Z's continued vitality. Further proof may lie in the fact that, faced with mass bootlegging weeks before the CD's release, the Z-man added several tracks, effectively revising it at the last minute. --Rickey Wright

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31 of 38 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Roca-Life December 26, 1999
By titi
Format:Audio CD
Jay Z's new album has already been released like two weeks ago here in Europe and I bought it without even listening to it. When I first put it in my stereo I thought that it was horrible, but after all I was totally wrong. The songs get better the more you listen to them and after a while you just can't stop to sing along and bump your head to this cd. I think Jay Z did a good job on this one (as on all of his Cd's) and especially "Big Pimpin" and "Come and Get Me" are really cool songs. Once again Jay Z is reloaded.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Jay Z comes through December 29, 1999
Format:Audio CD
There was a lot of hype surrounding the release of the Jay-hovah's new album, and rightfully so considering that he is one of the greatest lyricists out there. His album does not disappoint. It is very much like his other albums where the beats and background music are at times awful, but Jay-Z lyrics and style come through and make the song. At times one gets the impression that Jay-Z could rap without a beat and the song would still make you bob your head. Jay-Z is that good. Another great thing about the album is the lack of silly and useless interludes that break up the flow of the music (ala Puff Daddy, Dr. Dre, or almost anyone else). It was refreshing to have a continuous flow of 15 or so songs (plus "hidden" bonus tracks) without comedic interruption. The Jay-hovah is all business. One criticism I have of the album is the lack of faster paced songs that would facilitate dancing or fast driving. While Jay-Z's rap might increase in speed, the beat stays the same. Overall, the album eclipses any of the other hip-hop albums that have been released this year despite the forgettable beats.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Good News! "Anything"<--- we all love this song February 29, 2000
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I was listening to Beanie Sigel, The Truth, his new album and I found out that ANYTHINg is song #14 on Beanie Mac's new album. that is really disapointing to all of us who bought Jay-Z's new album for the song ANYTHING, unless you like beanie sigel.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Volume 3 Review
I had this album when it was originally released. It was stolen from me years ago and I never made a conscious effort to replace it. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Terry A. Bell
5.0 out of 5 stars good dam album
Its a classic album ...good price and quick shipping...what more can u ask for.....jayz is a legend in the hip hop game
Published 4 months ago by Rico
4.0 out of 5 stars Universal Acclaim
Released in 1999 rapper jay-z emerged from classic mafioso rap to a more pop oriented record with vol 3. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Shelley Toombs
3.0 out of 5 stars 4 STARS IF IT WAS THE UK VERSION!!!
Vol.3 Came At A Very Important Part Of Jay's Career. Fresh Off Of Selling 5 Mill (Vol.2), Headlining A Huge Tour (Hard Knock Life Tour), Getting Bootlegged, Getting Arrested For... Read more
Published 14 months ago by juggy
5.0 out of 5 stars best Jayz album
this is probably the best album by Jay-Z! i love it. "it's hot (some like it hot)" is definitely my favorite song on the album!!!
Published 20 months ago by Mpgreat
3.0 out of 5 stars Solid.
Not his best, not his worst. Some great tracks but lacks over all 'album flow' that some of his other better bodies of work have. Read more
Published 21 months ago by marriediimuzik
5.0 out of 5 stars Every song, every verse, every beat. Listen to it. LOVE IT!
I dont have a problem with a single trank on this. Everything is Hova everything is great. Listen and enjoy
Published 23 months ago by Megatron81
4.0 out of 5 stars jigga
Jay z life and times of s. carter a decent album couple of head nodders to get you bouncin I always liked old jay z todays music sucks 99-2000 the best years in hip hop. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Adam R. Russell
5.0 out of 5 stars Jay Z was all over fiddy on here.
Classic Jay Z right here. This album is so underrated it's silly. Jay Z brings the heat with tracks like 2,4,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13- THE ENTIRE GODDAMN ALBUM!! Read more
Published on January 4, 2011 by Nekrophile
4.0 out of 5 stars Volume 3: The Life & Times of S Carter- Jay-Z
I enjoyed listening to the beats from the album. It was about 40,000 copies away from going Gold in its first week, went on to go 3x Platinum, went No. Read more
Published on November 4, 2010 by Dequan Waters
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