Here’s the second sample collection compiled by Thomas… Jay-Z’s The Blueprint 2: The Gift & The Curse. Released on November 12, 2002, The Blueprint 2 brought about mixed reviews from listeners. Because of the name, a lot of people were expecting another Blueprint album. Some people complained that it shouldn’t have been a double album and Jay tried to rectify that by releasing The Blueprint 2.1. I honestly didn’t think this was a bad album and it’s probably in my top 5 of favorite Jay-Z albums. Production-wise, Jay stuck with heavyhitters Just Blaze, Kanye West, The Neptunes, and Timbaland for the majority of the album. Thanks for putting this set together for us Thomas!

1. “Juicy” by The Notorious B.I.G.
   • Sampled in “A Dream”
   • Produced by Kanye West
2. “Diggin’ On You (Live)” by TLC
   • Sampled in “Hovi Baby”
   • Produced by Just Blaze
3. “Me and My Girlfriend” by 2Pac
   • Sampled in “‘03 Bonnie & Clyde”
   • Produced by Kanye West
4. “If I Was Your Girlfriend” by Prince
   • Interpolated in “‘03 Bonnie & Clyde”
   • Produced by Kanye West
5. “Sadie” by The Spinners
   • Interpolated in “All Around The World”
   • Produced by No I.D.
6. “Theme From The Black Hole” by George Clinton
   • Sampled in “All Around The World”
   • Produced by No I.D.
7. “Children Get Together” by Edwin Hawkins
   • Sampled in “All Around The World”
   • Produced by No I.D.
8. “After All” by The Marvelettes
   • Sampled in “Poppin’ Tags”
   • Produced by Kanye West
9. “U Don’t Have To Call” by Usher
   • Sampled in “Fuck All Nite”
   • Produced by The Neptunes
10. “My Way” by Frank Sinatra & Paul Anka
    • Sampled in “I Did It My Way”
    • Produced by Jimmy Kendrix and Big Chuck
11. “Arco Arena” by Cake
    • Sampled in “Guns & Roses”
    • Produced by Heavy D
12. “I’m Not To Blame” by Bobby Byrd
    • Sampled in “U Don’t Know (Remix)”
    • Produced by Just Blaze
13. “Castles of Sand” by Jermaine Jackson
    • Sampled in “Some How Some Way”
    • Produced by Just Blaze
14. “The Ecstasy of Gold” by Ennio Morricone
    • Sampled in “Blueprint 2″
    • Produced by Charlemagne
15. “Fantasy” by Earth, Wind & Fire
    • Sampled in “As One”
    • Produced by Just Blaze
16. “When Something Is Wrong With My Baby” by Kim Weston
    • Sampled in “Bitches & Sisters”
    • Produced by Just Blaze
17. “A Bitch Is A Bitch” by NWA
    • Sampled in “Bitches & Sisters”
    • Produced by Just Blaze
18. “World Called Love” by Brian & Brenda Russell
    • Sampled in “Some People Hate”
    • Produced by Kanye West

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