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The singles discography of American rapper
Jay-Z Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4, 1969), known professionally as Jay-Z, is an American rapper, record producer, entrepreneur, and founder of Manhattan-based conglomerate talent and entertainment agency Roc Nation. He is regarded as one of ...
consists of 68 singles as a lead artist, and 51 singles as a featured artist, as well as 14
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s. The Brooklyn native rapper
Jay-Z Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4, 1969), known professionally as Jay-Z, is an American rapper, record producer, entrepreneur, and founder of Manhattan-based conglomerate talent and entertainment agency Roc Nation. He is regarded as one of ...
had success on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 with singles from his debut studio album ''
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''. In 1997 he had success outside of the US with singles like "
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" which peaked at number 25 in UK, 18 in Germany and 22 in NZ. His next single "
Wishing on a Star "Wishing on a Star" is a slow ballad written by former The Undisputed Truth member Billie Rae Calvin and produced by Norman Whitfield. The song was originally offered to Barbra Streisand for her album project but later declined. It was first ...
" peaked at number 13 in UK being his highest peak on the chart until Hard Knock Life (Ghetto Anthem). The next single "
The City Is Mine "The City Is Mine" is the second single from rapper Jay-Z's second album '' In My Lifetime, Vol. 1''. It was released on February 3, 1998. It features vocals from Blackstreet and production from Blackstreet member Teddy Riley. Riley samples "Yo ...
was the most successful single of ''
In My Lifetime, Vol. 1 ''In My Lifetime, Vol. 1'' is the second studio album by American rapper Jay-Z. It was released on November 4, 1997, by Roc-A-Fella Records and Def Jam Recordings. The album debuted at number three on the US Billboard 200 chart and was certified ...
''. The album peaked at number 3 on the ''Billboard'' 200 and it received positive reviews from critics. In 1998 he released the smash hit singles " Can I Get A..." and "
Hard Knock Life (Ghetto Anthem) "Hard Knock Life (Ghetto Anthem)" is a single from American rapper Jay-Z's third album '' Vol. 2... Hard Knock Life'', released on October 27, 1998. It features a pitch-modified sample of the song "It's the Hard Knock Life" from the 1977 musical ' ...
" which peaked at number 19 and 15 on the Hot 100 and had wide success worldwide, too. The singles helped the album '' Vol. 2... Hard Knock Life'' to debut at number 1 on the Albums chart and selling over 5 million copies. '' Vol. 3... Life and Times of S. Carter'' had hits like " Jigga My Nigga" which peaked at number 1 on the Rap chart and #28 on the Hot 100. Hits like "
Girl's Best Friend "Girl's Best Friend" is a 1999 single by rapper Jay-Z that features vocals from Mashonda. It was released on August 9, 1999, as a single to promote the comedy film ''Blue Streak'' and appears on its soundtrack '' Blue Streak: The Album''. In the s ...
" and "
Big Pimpin' "Big Pimpin'" is a song by American rapper Jay-Z. It was released on April 11, 2000 as the third and final single from his fourth studio album '' Vol. 3... Life and Times of S. Carter'' (1999). It features a guest appearance from Southern hip hop ...
" were released and the later peaked at #18 on the Hot 100 earning a platinum certification by the RIAA. His next album '' The Dynasty: Roc La Familia'' was released shortly after Vol 3. The album sold 500k first week and had the hit "
I Just Wanna Love U (Give It 2 Me) "I Just Wanna Love U (Give It 2 Me)" is a song by American rapper Jay-Z, released as the first single from his 2000 album '' The Dynasty: Roc La Familia''. It was produced by the Neptunes and features a chorus sung by Neptunes member Pharrell Wi ...
" which peaked at number one on the R&B/Hip-Hop chart being his first single to reach that peak. In 2001 he released his classic album ''
The Blueprint ''The Blueprint'' is the sixth studio album by American rapper Jay-Z, released on September 11, 2001, through Roc-A-Fella Records and Def Jam Recordings. Its release was set a week earlier than initially planned in order to combat bootlegging. ...
'' which spawned his first top 10 single "
Izzo (H.O.V.A.) "Izzo (H.O.V.A.)" (often referred to as "H to the Izzo") is the first single released by Jay-Z from his sixth album ''The Blueprint''. It is among his most popular singles. This was the second song released off ''The Blueprint'', after the dis ...
" which was produced by
Kanye West Ye ( ; born Kanye Omari West ; June 8, 1977) is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, and fashion designer. Born in Atlanta and raised in Chicago, West gained recognition as a producer for Roc-A-Fella Records in the ea ...
. ''The Blueprint'' peaked at number one on the Billboard 200 selling 400k, eventually reaching 2 million. The sequel followed in 2002 and had hits like "
'03 Bonnie & Clyde "03 Bonnie & Clyde" is a song recorded by American rapper Jay-Z featuring his then-girlfriend, now wife, American singer Beyoncé Knowles. It was released on October 10, 2002. It was composed by Jay-Z, Kanye West, Prince, Tupac Shakur, Darryl H ...
" , "
Excuse Me Miss "Excuse Me Miss" is a song by American rapper Jay-Z. It released on February 4, 2003, as a single for his seventh studio album '' The Blueprint 2: The Gift & the Curse'' (2002). It was also written alongside producers the Neptunes, whose Pharrel ...
" both peaking inside the top 10 on the Hot 100. The first single was his most successful single worldwide for Jay since "
Hard Knock Life (Ghetto Anthem) "Hard Knock Life (Ghetto Anthem)" is a single from American rapper Jay-Z's third album '' Vol. 2... Hard Knock Life'', released on October 27, 1998. It features a pitch-modified sample of the song "It's the Hard Knock Life" from the 1977 musical ' ...
". The album sold 500k but it received mixed reviews. '' The Black Album'' was released and had three hit singles and 2 of them were top 10. The album was considered a classic and Jay said it would be his last album. The project reached #1 on the albums chart and it won a Grammy for "
99 Problems "99 Problems" is the third single released by American rapper Jay-Z in 2004 from '' The Black Album''. It was released on April 27, 2004. The chorus hook "I got 99 problems, but a bitch ain't one" is taken from the Ice-T single "99 Problems" f ...
". Even though he said ''The Black Album'' would be his last album he released a collaboration EP with
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spawning a hit single which earned a Grammy. After he became the president of
Def Jam Recordings Def Jam Recordings (also simply known as Def Jam) is an American multinational record label owned by Universal Music Group. It is based in Manhattan, New York City, specializing predominantly in hip hop, contemporary R&B, soul and pop. The ...
, Jay-Z released a new album in late 2006 titled ''
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''. It spawned the top 10 single "
Show Me What You Got "Show Me What You Got" is the lead single by rap artist Jay-Z from his album '' Kingdom Come''. Song information It is the first single from his "comeback" album '' Kingdom Come''. It was produced by Just Blaze. The song samples " Show 'Em ...
", but its other singles were not as successful and some did not even chart. He later collaborated with T.I. on the top 5 and Grammy winning single "
Swagga like Us "Swagga Like Us" is a song by American hip hop recording artists Jay-Z and T.I. The song features guest verses from fellow American rappers Lil Wayne and Kanye West, the latter of whom also produced the song, constructing primarily around a ...
". In 2009, he released ''
The Blueprint 3 ''The Blueprint 3'' is the eleventh studio album by American rapper Jay-Z, released September 8, 2009, on Roc Nation, through distribution from Asylum Records and Atlantic Records. It is the third album in the ''Blueprint'' series, preceded by ''T ...
'', which included his first chart-topping single "
Empire State of Mind "Empire State of Mind" is a song performed by American rapper Jay-Z featuring American singer Alicia Keys from the former's 11th studio album, '' The Blueprint 3'' (2009). It was released on October 20, 2009. Produced by Al Shux, the song featur ...
". The singles from the album went on to win several Grammys and peaked high on the charts as well. His 2011 collaborative album with
Kanye West Ye ( ; born Kanye Omari West ; June 8, 1977) is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, and fashion designer. Born in Atlanta and raised in Chicago, West gained recognition as a producer for Roc-A-Fella Records in the ea ...
, ''
Watch the Throne ''Watch the Throne'' is a collaborative studio album by American rappers Jay-Z and Kanye West, collectively known as The Throne. It was released on August 8, 2011, through Roc-A-Fella Records, Roc Nation, and Def Jam Recordings. Prior to the re ...
'' spawned the hit singles "
H•A•M "H•A•M" is a song by American rappers Jay-Z and Kanye West. It was released as the first single from their collaborative studio album ''Watch the Throne'' on January 11, 2011. It was produced by Lexus "Lex Luger" Lewis and Kanye West. The son ...
", "
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", " Gotta Have It", and "
Niggas in Paris "Niggas in Paris" ( edited for radio as "In Paris" or simply "Paris"; censored on the album as "Ni**as in Paris") is a song by American rappers Jay-Z and Kanye West from their collaborative album ''Watch the Throne'' (2011). The song is built ar ...
"; the latter peaked at number 5 on the Hot 100 and sold 5 million units, becoming one of the biggest hits in both rappers' careers. His twelfth studio album ''
Magna Carta Holy Grail ''Magna Carta Holy Grail'' (alternatively written and stylized as ''Magna Carta... Holy Grail'') is the twelfth studio album by American rapper Jay-Z. It was made available at first for free digital download for Samsung customers via the Jay-Z ...
'' was not promoted by any singles. In 2017, he released his thirteenth studio album, '' 4:44''. The album's title track, as well as "
The Story of O.J. "The Story of O.J." is a song by American rapper Jay-Z from his thirteenth studio album '' 4:44''. It was produced by Jay-Z and No I.D. Following the release of the album, the song charted in a couple of regions, entering and peaking at number 23 ...
", both charted in the top 40 on the Hot 100, despite the latter not being released as a single.


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Other guest appearances


Production discography


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See also

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Jay-Z albums discography American artist Jay-Z has released thirteen solo studio albums, four collaboration albums, one live album, one compilation album, one soundtrack album, two extended plays, one hundred and fifteen singles (including forty-five as a featured ...
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The Carters The Carters (stylized in all caps) are an American musical duo composed of married artists Beyoncé and Jay-Z. They released their first album as the Carters, ''Everything Is Love'', on June 16, 2018. Before formally naming their collaboration, ...


References


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