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}} ''Reasonable Doubt'' is the debut studio album by American rapper Jay-Z, released on June 25, 1996, by Roc-A-Fella and Priority Records. It features production by DJ Premier, Ski, Knobody and Clark Kent, and guest appearances from Memphis Bleek, Mary J. Blige, and The Notorious B.I.G., among others. ''Reasonable Doubt'' features Mafioso rap themes and gritty lyrics about the "hustler" lifestyle and material obsessions. The album peaked at number 23 on the US ''Billboard'' 200, on which it charted for 18 weeks. It was promoted with four singles, including the Hot 100-charting "Ain't No Nigga" and "Can't Knock the Hustle". ''Reasonable Doubt'' has been certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America and,〔(【引用サイトリンク】 RIAA Platinum and Gold Searchable Database )〕 as of 2006, has sold 1.5 million copies in the United States. Well received by critics upon its release, the album has since been heralded by music writers as Jay-Z's "crowning achievement", "a seminal work" and an "undisputed classic". It appears on numerous best album lists by music publications, including ''The Source'', ''Blender'',〔(【引用サイトリンク】 Acclaimed Music: Jay-Z )〕 and ''Rolling Stone'', which ranked it number 248 on their list of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time. == Background == In 1989, aspiring rapper Jay-Z was recruited by mentor Jaz-O to appear on his song "Hawaiian Sophie".〔(【引用サイトリンク】 Driven: About the Episode )〕 He appeared on two more Jaz-O songs in the next year, but after Jaz-O was dropped from his record label, Jay-Z dealt drugs to support himself.〔 He continued to pursue a rap career and appeared on two songs from Original Flavor's 1993 album ''Beyond Flavor''. Jay-Z then caught Big Daddy Kane's attention and toured with him; they collaborated on Kane's 1994 posse cut "Show & Prove" along with Wu-Tang Clan's Ol' Dirty Bastard, Wu-Tang affiliate Shyheim, Sauce Money, and Scoob Lover.〔 Despite the exposure he received from Kane, Jay-Z was still without a record deal. He began selling tapes from his car with help from friend Damon Dash. The success of his street-level marketing led to a deal with Payday Records, which released his first solo single, "In My Lifetime" and its B-side "I Can't Get wid Dat". In an unconventional move, Jay-Z then spurned the record contract he had long sought and left Payday Records to form his own label, Roc-A-Fella Records, with Damon Dash and Kareem "Biggs" Burke. Jay-Z later explained that he thought he could do a better job of marketing his records on his own: Jay-Z rented a small, cheap office for Roc-A-Fella Records on John Street in one of the "dreariest parts of the busiest city in the world".〔 Jay-Z and his compatriots thought of their low-rent headquarters as a "starting point" that would eventually lead them to Manhattan.〔 In 1995 and early 1996, Jay-Z appeared on records by Big L and Mic Geronimo, further raising his profile. At this point, he was still considered an "underground" rapper with a "new jack" style. Roc-A-Fella released ''Reasonable Doubt'' with Priority Records. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Reasonable Doubt (album)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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