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Nuggets proved to be of seismic importance in the years after its release

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If that double-disc was defined by its unwieldy sprawl

Bobby Charles (vocals)

" Old New Borrowed and Blue was the album that introduced the chrysalis to its audience -- not that you'd know it from the opening bellow

THE BLUEPRINT_(EX) 07/12/11 Nuggets proved to be ofPersonnel includes: Jay Z, Eminem, Q Tip, Slick Rick, Biz Markie (rap vocals); Josey Scott (vocals); Victor Flowers (organ); Bink (programming). Producers include: Kayne West, Just Blaze, Trackmaster, Timbaland, Bink. THE BLUEPRINT was nominated for the 2002 Grammy Award for Best Rap Album. "Izzo (H. O. V. A.)" was nominated for the 2002 Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance. "Song Cry" was nominated for the 2003 Grammy Awards for Male Rap Solo