''The Dynasty: Roc-La-Familia'' is the fifth

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by American rapper

Jay-Z Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4, 1969), known professionally as Jay-Z, is an American Rapping, rapper, businessman, and record executive. Rooted in East Coast hip-hop, he was named Billboard and Vibe's 50 Greatest Rappers of All Time, the ...

, featuring prominent appearances from signees of

Roc-A-Fella Records Roc-A-Fella Records was an American record label and music management company founded in 1994 by record executives and entrepreneurs Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter, Damon Dash, and Kareem "Biggs" Burke. Carter issued his debut album, '' Reasonable Doubt ...

. It was released on October 31, 2000, by Roc-A-Fella Records and

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. Its lead single, "

I Just Wanna Love U (Give It 2 Me) "I Just Wanna Love U (Give It 2 Me)" is a song by American rapper Jay-Z, released as the first single from his 2000 album '' The Dynasty: Roc La Familia''. It was produced by the Neptunes and features a chorus performed by Neptunes member Pharr ...

", produced by

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, became one of Jay-Z's most successful singles peaking at number 11 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. The album debuted at number 1 on the ''Billboard'' 200, with 557,789 copies sold in its first week. The album is certified double

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by the

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. The album received positive reviews from critics, and became the 20th highest-selling R&B/Hip-Hop album of the 2000–2010 decade according to ''Billboard''.

Music

Though originally billed as a Roc-A-Fella Records compilation album—showcasing Roc-A-Fella artists such as

Memphis Bleek Malik Deshawn Cox (born June 23, 1978), known by his stage name Memphis Bleek, is an American rapper. He is best known for his affiliation with fellow New York City-based rapper Jay-Z, with Cox often described as his hype man and protégé. Cox s ...

Beanie Sigel Dwight Equan Grant (born March 6, 1974), better known by his stage name Beanie Sigel, is an American rapper from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is best known for his association with Jay-Z and his label Roc-A-Fella Records, to which Grant signed ...

Amil Amil Kahala Whitehead (born September 19, 1973) is an American former rapper and singer. Based in New York City, she signed with Jay-Z's Roc-A-Fella Records, in a joint venture with Columbia Records in 1997. The following year, she appeared al ...

, and

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—''The Dynasty'' was marketed as Jay-Z solo album. The production was handled primarily by

Just Blaze Justin Gregory Smith (born January 8, 1978), known professionally as Just Blaze, is an American record producer and DJ. Born in Paterson, New Jersey, Smith attended Rutgers University for three years before dropping out to pursue a career in mus ...

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Bink! Roosevelt Harrell III (born February 20, 1972), known professionally as Bink, is an American hip hop producer from Norfolk, Virginia, who is noted for his work with Roc-A-Fella Records artists. His most high-profile work has been Jay-Z's critic ...

, and

Track listing

Notes *"Change the Game" features additional vocals by Static *"I Just Wanna Love U (Give It 2 Me)" features additional vocals by

Pharrell Williams Pharrell Lanscilo Williams (; born April 5, 1973), also known mononymously as Pharrell, is an American musician, singer, songwriter, rapper, record producer, and fashion designer. He first became known as one half of the music production duo ...

and

Omillio Sparks Kenneth Johnson (born October 17, 1977), better known by his stage name Omillio Sparks, is an American rapper and actor from West Philadelphia. He is best known for his uncredited guest appearance on Jay-Z's 2000 single " I Just Wanna Love U (Giv ...

*"Get Your Mind Right Mami" features additional vocals by Rell *"Stick 2 the Script" features additional vocals by

DJ Clue Ernesto Shaw (born January 8, 1975), better known as DJ Clue (often stylized as DJ Clue?), is an American disc jockey (DJ), record producer, radio personality and record executive. Early life DJ Clue was born in Queens, New York City to Pana ...

*"Parkin Lot Pimpin'" features additional vocals by

Lil' Mo Cynthia Karen Loving (born November 19, 1978), known professionally as Lil' Mo, is an American singer and songwriter. She is best known for her 2001 single "Superwoman Pt. II" (featuring Fabolous), which peaked at number 11 on the Billboard Hot ...

*"Where Have You Been" features additional vocals by L. Dionne Sample credits *"Intro" contains a sample of "She Said She Loves Me" by

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. *"Change the Game" and "Get Your Mind Right Mami" both contain a sample of "You Gots to Chill" by EPMD. *"I Just Wanna Love U (Give It 2 Me)" contains elements of "Give It to Me Baby" performed by Rick James, an interpolation of "The World Is Filled..." by the Notorious B.I.G., and an interpolation of "

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" performed by Carl Thomas. *"This Can't Be Life" contains a sample of "I Miss You" performed by Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes. *"Stick 2 the Script" contains a sample of "Under Pressure" by Nick Ingman. *"You, Me, Him, and Her" contains a sample of "What's Your Name" performed by the Moments. *"1-900-Hustler" contains a sample of "Ain't Gonna Happen" by Ten Wheel Drive. *"Soon You'll Understand" contains a sample of the Love Theme from ''The Landlord'', by Al Kooper. *"Squeeze 1st" contains interpolations of " Hypnotize" and " Who Shot Ya?", both performed by the Notorious B.I.G. *"Where Have You Been" contains a sample of "Agua De Dos Ríos" performed by

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Personnel

Adapted from AllMusic. * B-High – producer * Kareem "Biggs" Burke – executive producer * Shawn Carter – executive producer * Damon Dash – executive producer * L. Dionne – vocals * DJ Clue? – featured artist, vocals * Freeway – primary artist * Chad Hugo – producer * Ken "Duro" Ifill – mixing * Jay-Z – vocals * Kyambo "Hip Hop" Joshua – executive producer * Just Blaze – producer, scratching * R. Kelly – featured artist * Lil' Mo – featured artist *

Jonathan Mannion Jonathan Mannion is a photographer and film director. He has shot album covers for hip hop and R&B performers including Dr. Dre, Jay Z, Aaliyah, Outkast, Nas, Nicki Minaj, Brandy Norwood and Kendrick Lamar. Early life and education With English ...

– photography * Memphis Bleek – featured artist * Monica Morrow – stylist * Rell – vocals * Rick Rock – producer * Scarface – featured artist * Beanie Sigel – featured artist * Snoop Dogg – featured artist * Static – vocals * Dawud West – art direction, design * Kanye West – producer * Pharrell Williams – producer * Shane "Bermy" Woodley – assistant engineer * Amil – featured artist

Charts

Weekly charts

Singles

Year-end charts

Certifications

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Dynasty: Roc La Familia, The Jay-Z albums 2000 albums Albums produced by Bink (record producer) Albums produced by Just Blaze Albums produced by Kanye West Albums produced by the Neptunes Albums produced by Rick Rock Albums produced by Rockwilder Def Jam Recordings albums Roc-A-Fella Records albums