Jay-Z: The Blueprint (Vinyl 2xLP)With his fifth album, aptly titled The Blueprint, Jay Z is laying the foundation for other MCs to follow. Hova presents a lyrical masterpiece, and to make matters worse (for the competition, that is), he does so over a selection of the tightest beats (Jus Blaze, Timbaland) since fellow Brooklynite The Notorious B. I. G. changed the game. The album begins with a statement of intent, 'The Ruler's Back'. Each track dares rival rappers to test their