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The Hits Collection, Volume One

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The Hits Collection, Volume One
Greatest hits album by
Jay-Z
ReleasedNovember 22, 2010 (2010-11-22)
GenreHip hop
Length56:03
Label
CompilerJay-Z
Jay-Z chronology
The Blueprint 3
(2009) 		The Hits Collection, Volume One
(2010) 		Watch the Throne
(2011)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
BBC Music(Favorable)[2]
BLARE Magazine[3]
Pitchfork7.5/10[4]

The Hits Collection, Volume One is a greatest hits album by American rapper Jay-Z. It was released on November 22, 2010, by Def Jam Recordings and Roc Nation. Although greatest hits compilations of Jay-Z have been released internationally before, this was the first of its kind to be released in the United States, in which it was released in a standard edition, deluxe edition, collector's edition box set as well as a 3-disc deluxe vinyl. The album features four tracks from The Black Album, three from The Blueprint 3 and one from each of Jay's other solo albums dating back to Vol. 2... Hard Knock Life.

Title and packaging

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The Hits Collection, Volume One was Jay-Z's first greatest hits album to be released by Roc Nation, and is the only greatest hits album to be released so far in his career. The front packaging of the album cover features Jay-Z's signature diamond hands, which are a reference to his fifth studio album The Dynasty: Roc La Familia. The inside album sleeve contains a booklet with photos of Jay-Z throughout his career, song descriptions, as well as an opening acknowledgment from Jay-Z himself.

In the opening acknowledgement, Carter wrote:

To be honest, I've avoided doing this type of project. It's difficult to pick 14 songs that define who I am. Some of my best songs were never released as singles. I've challenged myself to make classic albums that will define my legacy–and not just individual songs. Still, the timing of this project finally felt right to me.

Most of my recording career was with Def Jam. That chapter is closed, and a new one has opened: with Roc Nation. This album represents that transition. This is a collector's piece. It represents some of my strongest work. Each song represents a different time, a different feeling, or a different emotion. Plenty of people have already purchased this music 100 times. Still–I worked hard to sequence the songs, to create a true listening experience. Once you have all the great songs in one place, you can't go wrong. Ha.

This project means more than record sales. I collect art, things that inspire me, and I want Hits to be that for you. The artwork, the photos I'm willing to share represent my appreciation for your support through the years. As I go to the next level and open more doors, I truly believe there's no limit to where we can take hip-hop culture. Vol. 2 comin' soon. On to the next one.

— S.C. (Shawn Carter)

Track listing

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The Hits Collection, Volume One track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Public Service Announcement (Interlude)" (from The Black Album)
Just Blaze2:45
2."Run This Town" (featuring Rihanna & Kanye West) (from The Blueprint 3)
4:27
3."'03 Bonnie & Clyde" (featuring Beyoncé) (from The Blueprint 2: The Gift & The Curse)
Kanye West3:25
4."Encore" (from The Black Album)
  • Carter
  • West
Kanye West4:09
5."I Just Wanna Love U (Give It 2 Me)" (from The Dynasty: Roc La Familia)
The Neptunes3:49
6."Izzo (H.O.V.A.)" (from The Blueprint)
Kanye West4:00
7."D.O.A. (Death of Auto-Tune)" (from The Blueprint 3)
No I.D.4:16
8."99 Problems" (from The Black Album)
Rick Rubin3:55
9."Empire State of Mind" (featuring Alicia Keys) (from The Blueprint 3)
4:37
10."Dirt off Your Shoulder" (from The Black Album)
Timbaland4:02
11."Hard Knock Life (Ghetto Anthem)" (from Vol. 2... Hard Knock Life)
The 45 King4:00
12."Show Me What You Got" (from Kingdom Come)
Just Blaze3:42
13."Roc Boys (And the Winner Is)..." (from American Gangster)
4:12
14."Big Pimpin'" (featuring UGK) (from Vol. 3... Life and Times of S. Carter)
Timbaland4:44
Total length:56:03
Deluxe edition bonus tracks
No.TitleProducer(s)Length
15."Young, Gifted and Black"Marley Marl2:01
16."Pump It Up" (Freestyle)Just Blaze1:57
17."My President Is Black" (Remix) (Young Jeezy featuring Jay-Z)Tha Bizness3:58
18."Go Hard" (Remix) (DJ Khaled featuring Jay-Z, Kanye West and T-Pain)The Runners3:36
19."This Life Forever"Ty Fyffe3:43
Total length:15:15

Charts

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Chart performance for The Hits Collection, Volume One
Chart (2010–2013) Peak
position
Australian Albums (ARIA)[5] 83
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)[6] 121
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)[7] 89
New Zealand Albums (RMNZ)[8] 19
Norwegian Albums (VG-lista)[9] 16
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[10] 98
UK Albums (OCC)[11] 20
US Billboard 200[12] 43
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[13] 11
2023 chart performance for The Hits Collection, Volume One
Chart (2023) Peak
position
Canadian Albums (Billboard)[14] 86

Certifications

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Certifications for The Hits Collection, Volume One
Region Certification Certified units/sales
United Kingdom (BPI)[15] Platinum 300,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

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  1. ^ Kellman, Andy (November 22, 2010). "The Hits Collection, Vol. 1 – Jay-Z : Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved August 11, 2012.
  2. ^ "Music – Review of Jay-Z – The Hits Collection – Volume One". BBC. Retrieved August 11, 2012.
  3. ^ "REVIEW: Jay-Z – "The Hits Collection (Vol.1)"". Blaremagazine.com. November 22, 2010. Retrieved August 11, 2012.
  4. ^ "The Hits Collection, Vol. One | Album Reviews". Pitchfork. November 23, 2010. Retrieved August 11, 2012.
  5. ^ Ryan, Gavin (2011). Australia's Music Charts 1988–2010 (PDF ed.). Mt Martha, Victoria, Australia: Moonlight Publishing. p. 143.
  6. ^ "Ultratop.be – Jay-Z – The Hits Collection - Volume One" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved August 21, 2022.
  7. ^ "Offiziellecharts.de – Jay-Z – The Hits Collection - Volume One" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved August 21, 2022.
  8. ^ "Charts.nz – Jay-Z – The Hits Collection - Volume One". Hung Medien. Retrieved August 21, 2022.
  9. ^ "Norwegiancharts.com – Jay-Z – The Hits Collection - Volume One". Hung Medien. Retrieved August 21, 2022.
  10. ^ "Swisscharts.com – Jay-Z – The Hits Collection - Volume One". Hung Medien. Retrieved August 21, 2022.
  11. ^ "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 21, 2022.
  12. ^ "Jay-Z Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved August 21, 2022.
  13. ^ "Jay-Z Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved August 21, 2022.
  14. ^ "Jay-Z Chart History (Canadian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved February 22, 2023.
  15. ^ "British album certifications – Jay-Z – The Hits Collection - Volume One". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved October 14, 2022.
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