✅ Reasonable Doubt didn’t blow up right away—Jay-Z’s debut only went platinum years later after he became a superstar. ✅ Many heads argue it’s his best album because it captured raw hunger before the fame changed his sound. ✅ The production, especially by DJ Premier and Ski Beatz, gave it that flawless mid-90s New York luxury street vibe. ✅ Lyrically, Jay mixed hustler wisdom with mafia-style storytelling that set the blueprint for his later success. ✅ Without Reasonable Doubt, Roc-A-Fella might