Reasonable Doubt
by Jay-Z
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Reasonable Doubt is ranked 2nd best out of 16 albums by Jay-Z on BestEverAlbums.com.
The best album by Jay-Z is The Blueprint which is ranked number 523 in the list of all-time albums with a total rank score of 3,313.
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The tracks on this album have an average rating of 80 out of 100 (all tracks have been rated).
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| ! | 07/28/2026 17:52 | Mafedere | 672 | 75/100 |
| ! | 06/29/2026 03:10 | tyleraepps | 480 | 83/100 |
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Album Rating: 76.50
(1,071/14)
Jay-Z (RD - US - Jun 96) - Reasonable Doubt
25.06.1996
1.Jay-Z (RD - US - Jun 96) - Can't Knock The Hustle (Feat. Mary J.Blige) 84
2.Jay-Z (RD - US - Jun 96) - Politics As Usual 80
3.Jay-Z (RD - US - Jun 96) - Brooklyn's Finest (Feat. The Notorious B.I.G.) 79
4.Jay-Z (RD - US - Jun 96) - Dead Presidents II 84
5.Jay-Z (RD - US - Jun 96) - Feelin' It 86
6.Jay-Z (RD - US - Jun 96) - D'evils 78
7.Jay-Z (RD - US - Jun 96) - 22 Two's 71
8.Jay-Z (RD - US - Jun 96) - Can I Live 84
9.Jay-Z (RD - US - Jun 96) - Ain't No Nigga (Feat. Foxy Brown) 64
10.Jay-Z (RD - US - Jun 96) - Friend Or Foe 68
11.Jay-Z (RD - US - Jun 96) - Coming Of Age (Feat. Memphis Bleek) 70
12.Jay-Z (RD - US - Jun 96) - Cashmere Thoughts 70
13.Jay-Z (RD - US - Jun 96) - Bring It On (Feat. Big Jaz, Sauce Money) 73
14.Jay-Z (RD - US - Jun 96) - Regrets 80
Ranked in order:
* Jay-Z (RD - US - Jun 96) - Feelin' It 86
* Jay-Z (RD - US - Jun 96) - Can I Live 84
* Jay-Z (RD - US - Jun 96) - Can't Knock The Hustle (Feat. Mary J.Blige) 84
* Jay-Z (RD - US - Jun 96) - Dead Presidents II 84
* Jay-Z (RD - US - Jun 96) - Politics As Usual 80
* Jay-Z (RD - US - Jun 96) - Regrets 80
* Jay-Z (RD - US - Jun 96) - Brooklyn's Finest (Feat. The Notorious B.I.G.) 79
* Jay-Z (RD - US - Jun 96) - D'evils 78
* Jay-Z (RD - US - Jun 96) - Bring It On (Feat. Big Jaz, Sauce Money) 73
* Jay-Z (RD - US - Jun 96) - 22 Two's 71
* Jay-Z (RD - US - Jun 96) - Cashmere Thoughts 70
* Jay-Z (RD - US - Jun 96) - Coming Of Age (Feat. Memphis Bleek) 70
* Jay-Z (RD - US - Jun 96) - Friend Or Foe 68
* Jay-Z (RD - US - Jun 96) - Ain't No Nigga (Feat. Foxy Brown) 64
Smooth production and a good flow from Jay-Z. He clearly is not yet at his peak, although it is still a strong debut. The first half is much stronger than the second half. 9.5/10!
Hov's best album and a magnificent lyrical display. Incredible production!
Production, lyrics, delivery, everything works. A classic for a reason.
planetneutral 11/08/2020 15:01 | #260370
A few memorable moments, but not much that sticks with me.
StefanR10 07/15/2020 19:16 | #255634
Good rap album a little bit over average but jay-z is smooth on this record. Favorite song: Dead Presidents II
AAL2014 06/27/2020 02:53 | #254589
Nearly the entire first half of Reasonable Doubt is stellar. Effortlessly engaged from the beginning with a particularly good opening track. There's a bit to sift through as the album enters its 3rd quarter, but overall so much incredible word play and tremendous drum sound. A great record.
Boltzmann 12/27/2019 09:58 | #245969
Jay-Z just really seems to be more in his element in the '90s. "Jay-Z, Big Smalls nigga, shit ya draws" is the type of hip hop obnoxiousness I can stomach because of the perfect amount of humor. The flow really is off the charts on this one. Where had it gone after the turn of the milennium? Maybe still there though, the beats just don't fit anymore, he need that boom bap.
junodog4 11/09/2019 02:49 | #244572
This really sounds more pure... if you will. It's Jay-Z without the artificial colour or flavour.
JulianR 05/13/2018 22:31 | #214770
Pretty cool, on first listen. I think its score will rise.
75/100 (Above Average)
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