The work is inspired by the two men’s shared engagement with life in the urban streets, including the dreams and challenges associated with it. The announcement states that the NFT - titled “Heir to the Throne,” which was the original title of the album - is composed of a single animated digital image in which “Adams creates a fresh and contemporary visual representation of ‘Reasonable Doubt.’ Featuring his singular aesthetic style of bright colors, geometric forms, multi-layered textures, and flat surface dimensions, Adams has made a cinematic visual experience that channels not just the spirit and impact of the music, but also the aspirational impulses of a young musician at the dawn of his career. Documents filed by attorney Alex Spiro claim Dame was slated to sell the album as an NFT at a since-canceled auction but the company. Jay-Z’s official announcement states unambigously: “The auction is also the only official event authorized by Jay-Z to commemorate ‘Reasonable Doubt”s historic 25th anniversary.” Jay-Z Reasonable Doubt Label: Roc-A-Fella Records P1 50592, BMG P1 50592 Format: 2 × Vinyl, LP, Reissue, White Vinyl Country: Europe Released: 2020. Original 1:06am: According to TMZ, Dame Dash is being sued by Roc-A-Fella after the record company claimed Dash is trying to sell Jay-Z's debut album, Reasonable Doubt, as a non-fungible token (NFT). The announcement comes just days after Jay-Z sued former Roc-A-Fella business partner Damon Dash, who had announced he was planning to unveil a “Reasonable Double” NFT, although he later said he was trying to sell his interest in the label, which originally released the album in 1996.
The collaboration marks the first NFT either has created and offered for saleĪ portion of the proceeds from the auction will benefit The Shawn Carter Foundation, and support its mission of helping individuals facing socio-economic hardships further their education at postsecondary institutions. To celebrate the 25th anniversary of Jay-Z’s iconic debut album “Reasonable Doubt,” the rapper has commissioned multi-disciplinary artist Derrick Adams to create a one-of-one animated digital artwork that recontextualizes the album’s cover, which will be auctioned off by Sotheby’s as an NFT in a special single-lot auction.
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