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4:44 is the thirteenth studio album by American rapper Jay-Z, released on June 30, 2017, through Roc Nation and the Tidal streaming service. The album was produced entirely by No I.D. and addresses personal themes including marital infidelity, family legacy, and financial literacy, with lyrics widely interpreted as responses to content on Beyoncé's album Lemonade. 4:44 debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and received a Grammy Award nomination for Album of the Year, winning Best Rap Album at the 60th Annual Grammy Awards.
The album's title refers to the early hour at which Jay-Z woke to record the title track.
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Jay-Z - 4:44 ranks #82 of 224 in the Hip Hop Album ranking, behind Chance the Rapper - Acid Rap, ahead of Kanye West - 808s & Heartbreak.
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Why is Jay-Z's album called 4:44?
Jay-Z has said he woke at 4:44 in the morning to write the title song. The resulting track is the album's central apology and directly addresses damage within his marriage to Beyonce.
Was 4:44 really produced by one person?
No I.D. handled the core production across the original 10-track album, giving it a consistent sample-led sound. Jay-Z also received co-production credit on several songs.
How does 4:44 connect to Beyonce's Lemonade?
Beyonce's 2016 album Lemonade addressed betrayal and marital pain, and 4:44 responds with confession and accountability. The couple continued that narrative on the Carters' 2018 joint album Everything Is Love.
Why are some versions of 4:44 longer than others?
The initial Tidal release contained 10 tracks. A later physical edition added three bonus songs, including "Adnis," "Blue's Freestyle / We Family," and "MaNyfaCedGod."
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