60 acast.com <![CDATA[The Ruler's Back: The Making of The Blueprint by Jay-Z]]> https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/the-rulers-back-the-making-of-the-blueprint-by-jay-z en Breaking Atoms jay-z,hip hop,rap,brooklyn,new york,classic,documentary,roc-a-fella Breaking Atoms 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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]]> 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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]]> true Sumit Sharma and Chris Mitchell info+6aa320092e8bb8424c66fd6b@mg-eu.acast.com 6aa320092e8bb8424c66fd6b the-rulers-back-the-making-of-the-blueprint-by-jay-z serial https://assets.pippa.io/shows/6aa320092e8bb8424c66fd6b/1789075588264-a56291bf-e572-4091-9d2b-dc4d07ba925c.jpeg https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/the-rulers-back-the-making-of-the-blueprint-by-jay-z <![CDATA[The Ruler's Back: The Making of The Blueprint by Jay-Z]]> <![CDATA[The Ruler's Back]]> Fri, 11 Sep 2026 04:30:00 GMT 30:35 6aa3246ea6e9aef4ccb6d905 true https://shows.acast.com/the-rulers-back-the-making-of-the-blueprint-by-jay-z/episodes/6aa3246ea6e9aef4ccb6d905 6aa3246ea6e9aef4ccb6d905 6aa320092e8bb8424c66fd6b full 4 For 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 enduring legacy.


Guest appearances by Andrew Barber, Young Guru, Just Blaze, Jayson Buford, Nuface, Oliver Wang, Jesse Bernard, Lily Mercer, Nicolas Tyrell-Scott, Dylan Green, Akaash Sharma, Miki Hellerbach, Shawn Setaro, Pain In Da Ass, Bink, Yemi Abiade, Thandie Sibanda, J’na Jefferson and Carl Lamarre.

Executive Producers: Sumit Sharma and Chris Mitchell for Breaking Atoms


Mixing and Mastering: David John Walker for Homework

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]]> For 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 enduring legacy.


Guest appearances by Andrew Barber, Young Guru, Just Blaze, Jayson Buford, Nuface, Oliver Wang, Jesse Bernard, Lily Mercer, Nicolas Tyrell-Scott, Dylan Green, Akaash Sharma, Miki Hellerbach, Shawn Setaro, Pain In Da Ass, Bink, Yemi Abiade, Thandie Sibanda, J’na Jefferson and Carl Lamarre.

Executive Producers: Sumit Sharma and Chris Mitchell for Breaking Atoms


Mixing and Mastering: David John Walker for Homework

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]]> Never Change Never Change Fri, 11 Sep 2026 04:20:00 GMT 35:34 6aa323e8b54f356fc7a8c066 false https://shows.acast.com/the-rulers-back-the-making-of-the-blueprint-by-jay-z/episodes/6aa323e8b54f356fc7a8c066 6aa323e8b54f356fc7a8c066 6aa320092e8bb8424c66fd6b full 3 In 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 Bernard, Young Guru, Pain In Da Ass, Miki Hellerbach, Jayson Buford, Nuface, Shawn Setaro, Big Hass, Akaash Sharma, Just Blaze, Bink, Yemi Abiade, Nicolas Tyrell-Scott, Andrew Barber and Tony Dawsey.

Executive Producers: Sumit Sharma and Chris Mitchell for Breaking Atoms


Mixing and Mastering: David John Walker for Homework

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]]> In 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 Bernard, Young Guru, Pain In Da Ass, Miki Hellerbach, Jayson Buford, Nuface, Shawn Setaro, Big Hass, Akaash Sharma, Just Blaze, Bink, Yemi Abiade, Nicolas Tyrell-Scott, Andrew Barber and Tony Dawsey.

Executive Producers: Sumit Sharma and Chris Mitchell for Breaking Atoms


Mixing and Mastering: David John Walker for Homework

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]]> Takeover Takeover Fri, 11 Sep 2026 04:10:00 GMT 35:23 6aa3234fb54f356fc7a89b67 true https://shows.acast.com/the-rulers-back-the-making-of-the-blueprint-by-jay-z/episodes/6aa3234fb54f356fc7a89b67 6aa3234fb54f356fc7a89b67 6aa320092e8bb8424c66fd6b full 2 We 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 Andrew Barber, Just Blaze, Young Guru, Pain In Da Ass, Yemi Abiade, Akaash Sharma, Bianca Gracie, Nicolas Tyrell-Scott, Lily Mercer, Miki Hellerbach, Carl Lamarre, Lily Mercer, Shawn Setaro, Carl Lamarre, Bink, Shawn Setaro, Thandie Sibanda and J’na Jefferson.

Executive Producers: Sumit Sharma and Chris Mitchell for Breaking Atoms


Mixing and Mastering: David John Walker for Homework

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]]> We 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 Andrew Barber, Just Blaze, Young Guru, Pain In Da Ass, Yemi Abiade, Akaash Sharma, Bianca Gracie, Nicolas Tyrell-Scott, Lily Mercer, Miki Hellerbach, Carl Lamarre, Lily Mercer, Shawn Setaro, Carl Lamarre, Bink, Shawn Setaro, Thandie Sibanda and J’na Jefferson.

Executive Producers: Sumit Sharma and Chris Mitchell for Breaking Atoms


Mixing and Mastering: David John Walker for Homework

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]]> <![CDATA[Hola' Hovito]]> Fri, 11 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT 35:28 6aa321e7a6e9aef4ccb61251 true https://shows.acast.com/the-rulers-back-the-making-of-the-blueprint-by-jay-z/episodes/6aa321e7a6e9aef4ccb61251 6aa321e7a6e9aef4ccb61251 6aa320092e8bb8424c66fd6b full 1 In 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 people than ever listening to what the South had to say, and Hip Hop evolving into a Unicron-like commercial juggernaut.


Guest appearances by Andrew Barber, Shawn Setaro, Oliver Wang, Nuface, Carl Lamarre, J’na Jefferson, Thandie Sibanda, Jayson Buford, Bianca Gracie, Deborah Mannis-Gardner, Young Guru, Bink, Miki Hellerbach, Just Blaze, Lily Mercer and Dylan Green.

Executive Producers: Sumit Sharma and Chris Mitchell for Breaking Atoms


Mixing and Mastering: David John Walker for Homework

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]]> In 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 people than ever listening to what the South had to say, and Hip Hop evolving into a Unicron-like commercial juggernaut.


Guest appearances by Andrew Barber, Shawn Setaro, Oliver Wang, Nuface, Carl Lamarre, J’na Jefferson, Thandie Sibanda, Jayson Buford, Bianca Gracie, Deborah Mannis-Gardner, Young Guru, Bink, Miki Hellerbach, Just Blaze, Lily Mercer and Dylan Green.

Executive Producers: Sumit Sharma and Chris Mitchell for Breaking Atoms


Mixing and Mastering: David John Walker for Homework

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