Life and Times of S. Carter, Vol. 3

Overview Edit

Vol. 3… Life and Times of S. Carter is the fourth studio album by American rapper Jay-Z, released December 28, 1999 on Roc-A-Fella Records. It exhibits a return to the street-oriented sound of his debut album, Reasonable Doubt (1996). Production for the album was handled by several hip hop producers, including Swizz Beatz, Timbaland, K-Rob, DJ Premier, Rockwilder, DJ Clue, and Irv Gotti.

The album debuted at number one on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart, selling 462, 000 copies in its first week. It was a significant commercial success, selling two million copies within its first month of release. Upon its release, Vol. 3… Life and Times of S. Carter received generally positive reviews from most music critics. On February 14, 2001, the album was certified triple platinum in sales by the Recording Industry Association of America, following sales in excess of 3 million copies in the United States.

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This particular version Edit

Record label:

Roc-A-Fella Records

Catalog number:

546822

Release dates:

Dec 28 1999 in United States

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Roca-Life

Jay Z's new album has already been released like two weeks ago here in Europe and I bought it without even listening to it. When I first put it in my stereo I thought that it was horrible, but after all I was totally wrong. The songs get better the more you listen to them and after a while you just can't stop to sing along and bump your head to this cd. I think Jay Z did a good job on this one (as on all of his Cd's) and especially "Big Pimpin" and "Come and Get Me" are really cool songs. Once again Jay Z is reloaded.

Written by titi

Jigga fails this time

First off, I loved Vol.2 and Vol.1, but man this album is a DISGRACE to the rap game. The main reason why I don't like this album, is the fact that Jay-Z raps about money, diamonds, rings, cars, hoez, and just nonsense in Vol.3. Almost everysong has no meaning...its just "Jigga this" and "Jigga that." WHAT KIND OF TALENT IS THAT? I like Jay-Z but this album is a poor effort with weak beats and not many good tracks.

Written by Matt

Track listing Edit

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Hova Song (intro)