# Making Illmatic: Jay-Z 'The Blueprint 2' w/ Sha Stimuli

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Podcast: [The Questions Hip-Hop](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-questions-hip-hop-4988699)
Published: 2026-03-30T07:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/THI9411738294.mp3?updated=1774850359
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Patreon.com/thequestionshiphop Revisiting this classic episode from 2023: Sean and MidaZ return with another installment in the Making Illmatic series. This time they're joined by Sha Stimuli to take on the formidable task of trimming Jay-Z's double-album 'The Blueprint 2: The Gift and the Curse' down to just 10 songs. The Questions: @thequestionshiphop (IG) Sean: @seandammit (IG) MidaZ: @midazthebeast (IG) Sha Stimuli: @shastimuli (IG) questionshiphop.com

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