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The Ruler's Back: The Making of The Blueprint by Jay-Z
by Breaking Atoms
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The Ruler's Back
September 11, 2026 · 31 minFor our explosive finale, we look at The Blueprint’s release date coinciding with the World Trade Centre attacks, the album’s critical success and commercial reception, its influence on the artists who came before and after and its…
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Never Change
September 11, 2026 · 36 minIn this third episode, we’ll break down the second half of The Blueprint album, dive even deeper into the creative process and explore the relationships among some of the album’s key contributors. Guest appearances by Carl Lamarre, Jesse…
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Takeover
September 11, 2026 · 35 minWe look at The Blueprint’s creation, the marketing strategy ahead of its release, Jay-Z declaring war with Nas and Prodigy on the big stage and revisit an urban legend regarding Michael Jackson that refuses to rest. Guest appearances by…
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Hola' Hovito
September 11, 2026 · 35 minIn this first episode, we double back to a post-Millennium New York where triumph and tragedy were both served in ample amounts. We’ll look at Jay-Z ascending to the top of the Rap kingdom, Roc-A-Fella Records becoming a dynasty, more…
About the show
By 2001, Jay-Z was no longer chasing the throne. He was sitting on it. But with his biggest album yet, he was about to prove why he belonged there.
The Ruler’s Back: The Making of The Blueprint is the definitive audio documentary exploring the creation of Jay-Z’s landmark 2001 album, The Blueprint. Through deep research, rare stories, and exclusive interviews with key figures involved in the album’s creation, including Young Guru, Bink and Just Blaze, the podcast goes behind the music to uncover the people, places, ideas and pivotal moments that shaped one of the most influential albums in Rap history.
Originally produced and released by Breaking Atoms in 2021 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of The Blueprint, this acclaimed podcast returns for the album’s 25th anniversary with newly remastered audio. From the soul samples and stripped-back production to Jay-Z’s defining performances and the intense circumstances surrounding its release, hear the story of how The Blueprint came together - and why its influence can still be felt a quarter of a century later.
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