"What more can I say?" asks Jay-Z boastfully on The Black Album, his self-proclaimed swan song. What more indeed?

Over seven studio albums in as many years, the rapper born Shawn Carter has said what he meant, done what he wanted and achieved both commercial success and critical acclaim. And he's done it without getting shot, going to prison (though he's come close) or dating J.Lo.

That calls for a celebration -- and that's more or less what his final disc is. Over the course of 14 bumptious tracks and 53 funky minutes, the articulate Brooklynite with the conversational flow throws himself a retirement party.

He reminisces about his old days as a hustler. He settles a few old scores. He invites his mom up to say a few words. He has some last laughs with big-name guests like Eminem, The Neptunes, Timbaland, and even Rick Rubin (who helms the thumping rap-rocker 99 Problems, one of Jay-Z's heaviest and catchiest cuts in years). He even ponders his legacy in rhymes like, "I'm supposed to be No. 1 on everybody's list / We'll see what happens when I no longer exist."

Add it all up and it's clear that with The Black Album, Jay-Z does what every retiring entertainer wishes they could do: He goes out on top and leaves you wanting more.

Track Listing
1. Interlude
2. December 4th
3. What More Can I Say
4. Encore
5. Change Clothes
6. Dirt Off Your Shoulder
7. Threat
8. Moment Of Clarity
9. 99 Problems
10. Public Service Announcement (Interlude)
11. Justify My Thug
12. Lucifer
13. Allure
14. My 1st Song