The Dynasty: Roc La Familia is the fifth studio album by American rapper Jay-Z, featuring prominent appearances from signees of Roc-A-Fella Records. It was released on October 31, 2000, by Roc-A-Fella Records and The Island Def Jam Music Group. Its lead single, "I Just Wanna Love U (Give It 2 Me)", produced by the Neptunes, became one of Jay-Z's most successful singles, peaking at number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100. The album debuted at number 1 on the Billboard 200, with 557,789 copies sold in its first week. The album is certified double platinum by the RIAA. The album received positive reviews from critics, and became the 20th highest-selling R&B/Hip-Hop album of the 2000–2010 decade according to Billboard.
Music Though originally billed as a Roc-A-Fella Records compilation album—showcasing Roc-A-Fella artists such as Memphis Bleek, Beanie Sigel, Amil, and Freeway—The Dynasty was marketed as Jay-Z solo album. The production was handled primarily by Just Blaze, Kanye West, Bink!, and the Neptunes.
Track listing
Notes "Change the Game" features additional vocals by Static "I Just Wanna Love U (Give It 2 Me)" features additional vocals by Pharrell Williams and Omillio Sparks "Get Your Mind Right Mami" features additional vocals by Rell "Stick 2 the Script" features additional vocals by DJ Clue "Parkin Lot Pimpin'" features additional vocals by Lil' Mo "Where Have You Been" features additional vocals by L. Dionne
Sample credits "Intro" contains a sample of "She Said She Loves Me" by Kleeer. "Change the Game" and "Get Your Mind Right Mami" both contain a sample of "You Gots to Chill" by EPMD. "I Just Wanna Love U (Give It 2 Me)" contains elements of "Give It to Me Baby" performed by Rick James, an interpolation of "The World Is Filled..." by the Notorious B.I.G., and an interpolation of "I Wish" performed by Carl Thomas. "This Can't Be Life" contains a sample of "I Miss You" performed by Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes. "Stick 2 the Script" contains a sample of "Under Pressure" by Nick Ingman. "You, Me, Him, and Her" contains a sample of "What's Your Name" performed by the Moments. "1-900-Hustler" contains a sample of "Ain't Gonna Happen" by Ten Wheel Drive. "Soon You'll Understand" contains a sample of the Love Theme from The Landlord, by Al Kooper. "Squeeze 1st" contains interpolations of "Hypnotize" and "Who Shot Ya?", both performed by the Notorious B.I.G. "Where Have You Been" contains a sample of "Agua De Dos Ríos" performed by Camilo Sesto.
Personnel Adapted from AllMusic.
B-High – producer Kareem "Biggs" Burke – executive producer Shawn Carter – executive producer Damon Dash – executive producer L. Dionne – vocals DJ Clue? – featured artist, vocals Freeway – primary artist Chad Hugo – producer Ken "Duro" Ifill – mixing Jay-Z – vocals Kyambo "Hip Hop" Joshua – executive producer Just Blaze – producer, scratching R. Kelly – featured artist Lil' Mo – featured artist Jonathan Mannion – photography Memphis Bleek – featured artist Monica Morrow – stylist Rell – vocals Rick Rock – producer Scarface – featured artist Beanie Sigel – featured artist Snoop Dogg – featured artist Static – vocals Dawud West – art direction, design Kanye West – producer Pharrell Williams – producer Shane "Bermy" Woodley – assistant engineer Amil – featured artist
Charts
Weekly charts Chart (2000) Peak positionCanadian R&B Albums (Nielsen SoundScan)2
Singles Year Song Peak positions US Hot 100 US R&B US Rap 2000 "I Just Wanna Love U (Give It 2 Me)" 11 1 4 2001 "Change the Game" 86 29 10 "Guilty Until Proven Innocent" 82 29 12
Year-end charts Chart (2000) PositionCanadian Albums (Nielsen SoundScan)168 US Billboard 200 106 US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard) 33 Chart (2001) PositionCanadian R&B Albums (Nielsen SoundScan)62 US Billboard 200 58 US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard) 14
Certifications
See also List of Billboard 200 number-one albums of 2000 List of Billboard number-one R&B albums of 2000
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