Which Jay-Z album best defines the early Roc-A-Fella era?

Early Roc-A-Fella Era (1996-2003) poll options

Early Roc-A-Fella Era (1996-2003)

Jay-Z: Reasonable Doubt to The Black Album Era (1996-2003)

Jay-Z

• Reasonable Doubt set the standard
• Vol. 2 made him a superstar
• The Blueprint was the true peak
• The Black Album closed it perfectly