The Dynasty: Roc La Familia

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The Dynasty: Roc La Familia
Studio album by Jay-Z
Released	October 31, 2000 (U.S.)
Recorded	N/A
Genre	East Coast hip hop
Length	N/A
Label	Roc-A-Fella/Island Def Jam
Producer(s)	Just Blaze Rick Rock The Neptunes Kanye West Bink! Rockwilder Memphis Bleek B-High T.T.
Professional reviews
All Music Guide link Robert Christgau (B) link Rolling Stone link
Jay-Z chronology
Vol. 3... Life and Times of S. Carter (1999)	The Dynasty: Roc La Familia (2000)	The Blueprint (2001)

The Dynasty: Roc La Familia is the 2000 music album release by East Coast hip hop artist Jay-Z. Originally a Roc-A-Fella Records collaboration album, a showcase for Roc-A-Fella artists such as Memphis Bleek and Beanie Sigel, it eventually became another Jay-Z solo, marketed as one to increase sales, although the ROC crew is abundant on this album. Big name guest appearances have been limited to two – Snoop Dogg and R. Kelly – to make room for the Roc-A-Fella family. It's lead single, "I Just Wanna Love U (Give It 2 Me)", produced by The Neptunes, was one of Jay-Z's most successful singles. The album sold more than 2.3 million copies.

Rather than using big-name producers such as Swizz Beatz and Timbaland, who had featured prominently on Vol. 2 and Vol. 3, Jay-Z decided to feature more up-and-coming producers on this album, such as Just Blaze, The Neptunes, and Kanye West. Partially as a result of this exposure, these producers would achieve notable success in the future. Given Just Blaze and Kanye West's penchant for utilizing soul samples in their beats, the album features a smoother sound than Jay-Z's previous efforts, though Bay Area-based producer Rick Rock includes a more minimalist sound in his four beats.

While The Dynasty went double-platinum, it did not receive a great deal of critical acclaim, unlike Jay-Z's follow-up album The Blueprint.

Contents 1 Track listing 2 Album Singles 3 Album Chart Positions 4 Singles Chart Positions

[edit] Track listing

#	Title	Songwriters	Producer(s)	Performer (s)
1	"Intro"	S. Carter, J. Smith, W. Cunningham	Just Blaze	*Interlude*
2	"Change The Game"	S. Carter, D. Grant, M. Cox, R. Thomas	Rick Rock	Beanie Sigel, Jay-Z, Memphis Bleek, Static
3	"I Just Wanna Love U (Give It 2 Me)"	S. Carter, P. Williams, C. Hugo, C. Wallace, S. Combs, D. Angelettie, J. Johnson, T. Shaw, K. Walker	The Neptunes	Jay-Z, Pharrell Williams, Sparks
4	"Streets Is Talking"	S. Carter, D. Grant, J. Smith	Just Blaze	Beanie Sigel, Jay-Z
5	"This Can't Be Life"	S. Carter, M. Cox, B. Jordan, K. West, D. Grant, K. Gamble, L. Huff	Kanye West	Jay-Z, Memphis Bleek, Scarface
6	"Get Your Mind Right Mami"	S. Carter, M. Cox, C. Broadus, R. Thomas	Rick Rock	Jay-Z, Memphis Bleek, Rell, Snoop Dogg
7	"Stick 2 The Script"	S. Carter, D. Grant, N. Ingram, J. Smith	Just Blaze	Beanie Sigel, DJ Clue, Jay-Z
8	"You, Me, Him And Her"	S. Carter, D. Grant, M. Cox, A. Whitehead, R. Harrell, W. Goodman, W. Morris, H. Ray	Bink!	Amil, Beanie Sigel, Jay-Z, Memphis Bleek
9	"Guilty Until Proven Innocent"	S. Carter, R. Kelly, D. Stinson	Rockwilder	Jay-Z, R. Kelly
10	"Parking Lot Pimpin'"	S. Carter, D. Grant, M. Cox, R. Thomas	Rick Rock	Beanie Sigel, Jay-Z, Lil' Mo, Memphis Bleek
11	"Holla"	M. Cox, B. Biggs	B-High, Memphis Bleek	Jay-Z, Memphis Bleek
12	"1-900-Hustler"	S. Carter, D. Grant, M. Cox, R. Harrell, A. Schefrin, M. Zager	Bink!	Beanie Sigel, Freeway, Jay-Z, Memphis Bleek
13	"The R.O.C."	D. Grant, M. Cox, J. Smith	Just Blaze	Beanie Sigel, Jay-Z, Memphis Bleek
14	"Soon You'll Understand"	S. Carter, J. Smith	Just Blaze	Jay-Z
15	"Squeeze 1st"	S. Carter, R. Thomas	Rick Rock	Jay-Z
16	"Where Have You Been"	S. Carter, D. Grant, R. Botija, E. Delaltoz	T.T.	Beanie Sigel, Jay-Z, L. Dionne

[edit] Album Singles

Single cover	Single information
	"I Just Wanna Love U (Give It 2 Me)" Released: October 31, 2000 B-side: "Parking Lot Pimpin'"
	"Change The Game" Released: January 9, 2001 B-side: "You, Me, Him And Her"
	"Guilty Until Proven Innocent" Released: March 31, 2001 B-side: "1-900-HUSTLER"

[edit] Album Chart Positions

Year	Album	Chart positions
		Billboard 200	Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums	Top Canadian Albums
2000	The Dynasty: Roc La Familia	#1	#1	#5

[edit] Singles Chart Positions

Year	Song	Chart positions
		Billboard Hot 100	Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks	Hot Rap Singles	Rhythmic Top 40	Top 40 Tracks
2000	"I Just Wanna Love U (Give It 2 Me)"	#11	#1	#4	#5	#30
2001	"Guilty Until Proven Innocent"	#82	#29	#12	-	-
	"Change The Game"	#86	#29	#10	-	-