I just got done listening to Jay's new album and think it's a total classic. The funny thing is, I was never a Jay-Z fan, never was a NAS fan either.  I am a big fan of 2pac, Eminem and then I got into the southern music with Chamillionaire, Slim Thug, Paul Wall and Mike Jones.  I was never a fan of Notorious until a couple years ago because I was really into 2pac.  However, I think Biggie made a lot of good music and enjoy his albums now.  I think I would have a hard time putting together my actual top 10 albums but think this album is in the top 10. I encourage everyone to go get a copy, it will be playing in my iTunes for a while. If you haven't checked out his creative commercial I linked a few days ago, you should watch it, awesome concept.