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Jay-Z's American Gangster

Thursday, November 01, 2007

The new film "American Gangster" tells the real-life story of a Harlem drug-dealer and the cop who pursued him, set to a 1970s funk soundtrack. New York Times staff writer Jeff Leeds explains how the movie inspired Jay-Z’s first-ever concept album and what it means for the rapper’s career.

Clips from Jay-Z's Album


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