The Dynasty: Roc-La-Familia is the fifth studio album by American rapper Jay-Z, featuring prominent appearances from signees of Roc-A-Fella Records. It was released on October 31, 2000, by Roc-A-Fella Records and Def Jam Recordings. Its lead single, "I Just Wanna Love U (Give It 2 Me)", produced by the Neptunes, 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 platinum by the RIAA. 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, Beanie Sigel, Amil, and Freeway—The Dynasty was marketed as Jay-Z solo album. The production was handled primarily by Just Blaze, Kanye West, Bink!, and the Neptunes.
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 and Omillio Sparks "Get Your Mind Right Mami" features additional vocals by Rell "Stick 2 the Script" features additional vocals by DJ Clue "Parkin Lot Pimpin'" features additional vocals by Lil' Mo "Where Have You Been" features additional vocals by L. Dionne
Sample credits
"Intro" contains a sample of "She Said She Loves Me" by Kleeer. "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 "I Wish" 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 Camilo Sesto.
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 – 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
See also
List of Billboard 200 number-one albums of 2000
List of Billboard number-one R&B albums of 2000
References
External links
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