Jay-Z Live... MTV Unplugged [PA] by Jay-Z

Pros: Jiggaman in control of the show, plus funky grooves from The Roots.

Cons: Jay's never made a studio album this consistent.

The Bottom Line: The test of a true artist is whether they can deliver the goods on stage. Jay-Z does that and more on his "Unplugged" album.

Review: For a genre that got it's start as a live-performance ONLY thing, there are not many good live albums in hip-hop's catalog. Of course, that's not to say that there aren't many good live hip-hop performers. Particularly in the glory years of the late ...

Pros: The Roots Band

Cons: Yeah Right

The Bottom Line: You know he's the best at what he does.

Review: I’ve seen Jay-Z in concert several times and he’s not that spectacular of a performer, but he completely nails it on MTV Unplugged. There hasn’t been another rapper on MTV Unplugged since LL Cool J way back in the nineties, so this was a great...

Pros: This album gives you a new look at an old rapper.

Cons: Some miniscule microphone problems.

The Bottom Line: If you were stuck on a deserted Island with 3 CDs trust me you would want this to be one of them.

Review: In the begining there was LL Cool J who willingly defined the idea of a rapper play a show unplugged. Well the game has been changed and a new definition has been writen and this time when you look it up in websters it will be under J. Jay-Z to be...

Pros: New and old fans of Jay Z will love this album.

Cons: Not enough tracks!

The Bottom Line: The best of Jay Z's career unplugged!

Review: Jigga Man is back in 2001. This is Jay Z’s latest album, after the release of the Blueprint LP fans of Reasonable Doubt and early Jay Z fans praised Jigga Man for one of the best albums of his career. This was a turning point in Jay Z’s career. Although...

Pros: The Roots Band. Mary J Bliege, and the incomperable Jay-Z

Cons: Try and find one I dare you.

The Bottom Line: If your a casual rap fan buy it expand your mind and open your eyes. For the hard core rap lovers, why don't you own this already?

Review: I am not a rap music fan by any means. I do have the occasional "quality" rap CD here and there but for the most part I find the music uninspiring. Not the case with Jay-Z. This microphone fiend is and MC killa with skills to pay all the bills. All ...

Pros: One of the best live Rap CD's I've heard

Cons: No new songs

The Bottom Line: It is the first CD that shows how talented Jay-Z is. If you don't have the chance to see him live, the CD is the next closest thing.

Review: Jay-Z’s live CD is one of the best live Rap CD’s I own. The sound quality is great, and it shows how well Jay-Z can rap. I’m a big fan of live concerts, and this is as close as I’ve seen one on CD. It doesn’t have any of the manufactured sounds...

Pros: sounds like your right at the concert

Cons: nada

The Bottom Line: I recommend Jay-Z Live : MTV Unplugged for any Jay-Z fan. This album is full of his hits with a new twist.

Review: I purchased this c.d. for my boyfriend for a Christmas present, and neither of us have barely put it down. This c.d. has ALL of Jay Z's top songs, from the newest album, The Blue Print, all the way back to Volume 1. Not only does the most wonderful...

Pros: It contains all of Jay-Z's greatest hits, and it is Jay-Z's first live album.

Cons: The noise of the crowd pulls down the greatness of all the hits.

The Bottom Line: It's great and you should definitely buy this album.

Review: Jay-Z has decided to have his live album published off of his concert at MTV's TRL station, a place where the concert would gain much attention. The concert, though in a very small room it packed all of Jay-Z's main hits such as "Girls, Girls, Girls,"...

Pros: Overall great performances from Jay-Z, the Roots, Mary J. Blige and Jaguar Wright.

Cons: Questionable song selection barely scrapes the depths of Jigga’s discography. The audio sometimes gets muddy.

The Bottom Line: If you’re a hardcore Jay-Z fan, this is a must-buy. Even if you’re not, it’s definitely worth a listen.

Review: When I first heard that Jay-Z was going to drop an MTV Unplugged album, I laughed. Hard. Anyone who’s seen Jay-Z perform live knows that his stage performances aren’t that great, even with the lights, effects, dancers, and other...

Pros: Wonderful Performances from Jay-Z, The Roots, and Jaguar Wright, Surprise Guests

Cons: Song Selection, Not Much Energy

The Bottom Line: Jay-Z fans need to own this, because its the closest hes gonna get to coming out with a Greatest Hits. Jay-Z The Roots = Results.

Review: MTV Unplugged has usually been a place where rock stars and bands play accoustic live concerts, giving it an old-school feel. The Live Instruments give the songs a complete different feeling. Usually, hip-hop artists stayed away from this atmosphere ...