Jay-Z's album "The Blue Print" was released on 9/11/2001, the exact day 9/11 occurred. However, Jay-Z's album still sold pretty well on the first day, even though a major catastrophe occurred. The author of "Jay-Z's music on 9/11" believes that Jay-Z album sold so well because it is a Hip Hop song. According to the author, those attracted to Hip Hop listen to it because it explains what they're going through in their life. Since it explains what they're going through in life, the author believes that those attracted to Hip Hop will buy an album appealing to them on any circumstance. The Blue Print also sold well because it was highly anticipated, and they weren't going to let anything stop them from buying an album they wanted for months. I personally disagree with the author
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