The Black Album was recorded in secret, with Jay-Z working with producers such as Kanye West, Timbaland, and Eminem. The album's creation was shrouded in mystery, with Jay-Z aiming to produce an album that would surpass his previous work. The result was an album that featured some of the most iconic tracks in hip-hop history, including "99 Problems," "Dirt Off Your Shoulder," and "Big Pimpin'."
: Contributed the lead single "Change Clothes" and "Allure". Rick Rubin : Produced the iconic "99 Problems". Just Blaze
: The album's impact reached far beyond hip-hop, leading to the Grammy-nominated mash-up project Collision Course with Linkin Park.