MTV Unplugged - Season 11 - Eps 1: Jay-Z
Following the success of Blueprint, Jay-Z took a break from the studio productions of Timbaland and Just Blaze and stepped into acoustic surroundings for a taped edition of MTV's long-running Unplugged series. With the talents of the Roots as his backing band, Jay-Z fails to miss a step and feels just as comfortable in the unplugged arena as he does with drum machines and a mixing desk in front of him. The skills of Roots drummer Ahmir Thompson emulate even the slightest nuance from the originally programmed electronic beats, and Jay-Z fails to take this for granted, gently shifting from one song to the next in medley form with ease. With a strong track listing spanning his entire career of chart-topping hits, this album is the perfect introduction to Jay-Z's prolific catalog and a fun listen for the most dedicated of fans. ~ Rob Theakston
About MTV Unplugged
Title: MTV Unplugged
First Air Date: 1989-11-26
Last Air Date: 2023-12-15
Status: Returning Series
Rating: 6.8/10 (from 12 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 35
Total Episodes: 174
Network: MTV Palladia
Genres: Documentary
Production Companies: MTV Networks, Dakota North Entertainment, Den of Thieves
Synopsis
MTV's acclaimed music series showcases today's top artists and rising stars in the industry performing acoustic versions of their songs.
