The Dynasty: Roc La Familia 2000 [EXPLICIT LYRICS]

Jay-Z

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 31, 2000)
• Original Release Date: October 31, 2000
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Explicit Lyrics
• Label: Roc-a-Fella
• ASIN: B000050HS9
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (165 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #30,700 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com
Here's a little something to tide you over until Jay-Z decides to come correct. Then again, Roc-A-Fella Records could release Sean Carter Sings MC Hammer's Greatest Hits and watch it ship platinum. So, it really doesn't matter if Dynasty seems to be a rather half-hearted effort from the man who many consider to be the best rapper this side of Rakim. Although presented as a solo album, Dynasty showcases the Roc-A-Family, giving extensive mic time to Beanie Sigel and Memphis Bleek, who gets a whole track (the Ja Rule-esque "Holla") to himself. Amil, whose own solo album, All Money Is Legal failed to reveal her inner queen, turns up to rhyme the hook on the posse cut, "You, Me, Him & Her." Jay-Z keeps his flow fairly straightforward here, and the beats neatly reflect his icy, relatively soulless lyrics. But of course, as the man himself has said, you "can't knock the hustle." --Rebecca Levine

Product Description
BONUS DVD (PAL) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

34 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars betta than volume 3, December 3, 2000

By	big al (indy) - See all my reviews

i thought jigga took it back to the streets more on this one talkinmore about everyday life than bling-blingin and fast cars. this is betta than volume 3 but falls short of volume 2 hard knock life. the whole rocafella crew is on here and memphis bleek eben has a solo track here is what i thoguht of the songs: 1. intro 3/5 stars- ok intro but takes a while 2 get started

2. change the game 5/5- classic jigga with beans and bleek

3. i just wanna luv u 5/5- first single. catchy tune.

4. streets is talking- 4/5- tight rappin with an average beat

5. this can'tbe life 4/5- scarface makes up 4 lame jigga verse

6. get your mind right mami 5/5- dope lyrics with nice beat

7. stick to the script 4/5- great song butdj clue's interruptions are annoying

8. u me him and her- 3/5- whole rocafella crew on here but none spit venom on this track

9. guilty until proven innocent 4/5- r. kelly adds to this meaningful rappin which lacks a beat

10. parkin lot pimpin 5/5- jiggaeill never stop pimpin lil mo adds vocals to chorus

11. holla 3/5- bleek solo is somewhat dissapointing

12. 1-900-hustler 5/5- hilarious song with beans as operata

13.the roc 5/5- proves beans and bleek can rap betta minus jigga

14.soon youll understand 5/5- down to earth song about real life obstacles

15. squeeze 1st 3/5- ill beat stupid rhymes

16. where have u been 5/5- MY FAVORITE TRACK! beans and jigga take it to their street about their abandoning dadz

overall this is an above average cd with thewhole rocafella camp. if u like hip hop pick this up. peace out

17 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Shawn Carter remains on track, October 28, 2000

By	Jared Dymbort (Marlboro, NJ) - See all my reviews

Jay Z is back at it again, and damn, it's good. A lot of catchy beats make the album easily enjoyable, mixed with a lot of good storytelling (including the dismal but truthful "This Can't Be Life" featuring Scarface). Although I am a big fan of Memphis Bleek, I wish the album was strictly Jay with the exception of a guest apperance or two (I guess that would defeat the Roc La Familia name). The intro has the same feel as Vol. 3's, however it takes longer to break in to. The only track I will complain about is the childish 1-900-Hustlah (although amusing with a brass filled beat). Featured in it is Beanie Segiel, who is in many other songs. A very childish song that could definitely have been left off this great LP. All I have to say is this- if you are you looking for some great beats mixed with some good storytelling, this is the album. If you want to see Jigga at his best, buy Vol.2 It's A Hard Knock Life.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Jay-Z does it with the R.O.C., April 19, 2004

By	Wayne Maye (Petersburg,VA) - See all my reviews

After coming off of the subpar release of "Vol.3 Life and Times of S.Carter", Jay-Z decided to place the emphasis not only on himself, but on Beanie Sigel, Memphis Bleek, and Amil. So, TECHNICALLY, this IS a Jay-Z album, although not solo in certain terms. But, let's cover the bases:

1) Jay-Z can PROVED he can hold an entire album by himself without the assistance of too many artists(even though he slipped badly with that on his third album).

2)Beanie Sigel can flow and get aggressive at times.

3)Memphis Bleek is MEDIOCRE at best. This guy is NO lyricist.

4)Amil is like Foxy Brown, all talk, no substance.

And that's where we come to The Dynasty Roc La Familia album. It's an excellent album, as Jigga succeeded (and failed) at trying to elevate his fam to higher levels. The result was a fine album. Here's the review:

Album Highlights: Change The Game, Streets Is Talking, Stick 2 Da Script, This Can't Be Life, Parking Lot Pimpin, 1-900 Hustler, Soon You'll Understand, and Where Have You Been. Everything else on this album is either mediocre at best or filler material.

Production: Thumbs up. Jay-Z hooks up with The Neptunes for the first time here. Just Blaze, Bink, and others shine as well.

Lyrics and Subject Matter: Thumbs up. Check out Where Have You Been and Soon You'll Understand.

Originality: Thumbs in the middle, no new ground broken here.

The Last Word: Here's the deal. This was a successful album for Jigga, as "I Just Wanna Love You" became a hit and the album went double platinum. Beanie Sigel was already well-known when this album dropped. Memphis Bleek showed A LITTLE improvement here, but it was short-lived. Amil BOMBED on her first album, never really being considered something special. Overall, this is a great album from Jay-Z, and even though there's a little filler found here(there should NEVER be a Bleek SOLO on a JAY-Z album), it's still a decent effort from Jay-Z. Recommended.