Jay-Z Reveals Tracklist For Blueprint 3
By: Amanda Markell
Last updated August 19th , 2009

jay%20zThe excitement surrounding the tracklist unveiled this morning isn't so much about the titles, but rather the massive superstar collaborations. While Jay-Z has sold millions of records in the past without flaunting his celebrity contact list, it took the third blueprint to expose how well connected he is within the industry.

The 15-song tracklist includes fellow chart-toppers Kanye West, Kid Cudi, Alicia Keys, Drake, Young Jeezy and Rihanna. Along with his fellow hip-hop successors, Jay-Z has thrown in Luke Steele of the alternative Sleepy Jackson and pop duo Empire Of the Sun. Due out September 11th, Blueprint 3 has already gained hype through both his declarative single, "D.O.A", and his recent ego-tastic hit featuring Rihanna and Kanye West.

For nearly staying in retirement a couple of years back, the hov has managed to keep on top of his game. Come September, it will be interesting to see if these celebrity guest spots are a tool to cover up the lack of quality in Blueprint 3.

Pitchfork gives the tracklist here for the new album:

"01 What We Talkin' About [ft. Luke Steele of Empire of the Sun]
02 Thank You
03 D.O.A. (Death of Auto-Tune)
04 Run This Town [ft. Kanye West and Rihanna]
05 Empire State of Mind [ft. Alicia Keys]
06 Real As It Gets [ft. Young Jeezy]
07 On to the Next One [ft. Swizz Beatz]
08 Off That [ft. Drake]
09 A Star Is Born [ft. J. Cole]
10 Venus Vs. Mars
11 Already Home [ft. Kid Cudi]
12 Hate [ft. Kanye West]
13 Reminder
14 So Ambitious [ft. Pharrell]
15 Young Forever [ft. Mr. Hudson] "
[Tags] R&B, Rap
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