Now, Blueprint is widely accepted as one of hip-hop’s greatest bodies of work, and for good reason. Boating production from Timbaland, Just Blaze, and Kanye West, the album captures a distinctive turning point in the Roc-a-Fella artist’s sound. On mid-project highlight “Hola Hovito,” Jay takes a moment to step into the future with a wavy Timbo concoction. Despite being a little more understated than some of Tim and Jigga’s other notable works, “Hovito” features one of the most badass boasts of his career. “If you haven’t heard, I’m Michael, Magic and Bird
all rolled in one, cause none got more flows than Young,” he spits. “Plus got more flows to come / And if I ain’t better than Big, I’m the closest one.”

Happy anniversary to The Blueprint, and be sure to show some love to the Jigga Man in the comments below.

QUOTABLE LYRICS

If you haven’t heard, I’m Michael, Magic and Bird
All rolled in one, cause none got more flows than Young
Plus got more flows to come
And if I ain’t better than Big, I’m the closest one