Jay-Z Kingdom Come Album Overview
Jay-Z Kingdom Come is the tenth studio album by Jay-Z, released on November 21, 2006, through Roc-A-Fella Records and Def Jam Recordings. The album marked Jay-Z's return after a brief retirement announcement and features production from Pharrell, Just Blaze, and Kanye West. Kingdom Come debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, selling over 680,000 copies in its first week in the United States. The project was certified gold by the RIAA and later reached platinum status, reflecting strong commercial demand at the time.
The album's title track and lead single, "Show Me What You Got," was produced by Just Blaze and became a top 10 hit on the Billboard Hot 100. Jay-Z Kingdom Come includes collaborations with artists such as Pharrell, Kanye West, and will.i.am, blending hip-hop with pop and R&B influences. The record was executive produced by Jay-Z and Damon Dash under Roc-A-Fella Records, with distribution handled by Def Jam Recordings, a division of Universal Music Group.
Jay-Z Kingdom Come Tracklist
The complete Jay-Z Kingdom Come tracklist includes 15 songs, starting with "The Prelude" and ending with "Beach Chair." The tracklist features "Show Me What You Got," "Lost One," "30 Something," and "Hollywood," among others. Each track on the Jay-Z Kingdom Come tracklist is listed in the order of the official release, with standard edition lengths ranging from roughly three to five minutes per song.
Key tracks on the Jay-Z Kingdom Come tracklist include "Lost One," which addresses personal and industry themes, and "Hollywood," featuring Beyoncé. The song "Minority Report" includes a notable verse from Ne-Yo, while "Beach Chair" features a production credit to Pharrell and contains a sample from the Isley Brothers. The Jay-Z Kingdom Come tracklist does not include any skits or interludes, keeping the running time focused on main songs.
Jay-Z Kingdom Come Features and Production
Jay-Z Kingdom Come features production from Just Blaze, Pharrell, Kanye West, and will.i.am, with mixing handled by engineers associated with Roc-A-Fella Records and Def Jam Recordings. The album credits include contributions from Ne-Yo, Pharrell, Beyoncé, and will.i.am as featured artists across multiple tracks.
According to the album liner notes and credits published by Roc-A-Fella Records, Jay-Z Kingdom Come was recorded at various studios in New York and Los Angeles. The project was distributed globally through Universal Music Group and Def Jam Recordings, with physical copies released through major retail partners and digital distribution via platforms linked to the label's official channels.