"This Can't Be Life" contains a sample of "I Miss You" performed by Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes and "Xxplosive" by Dr."You, Me, Him, and Her" contains a sample of "What's Your Name" performed by The Moments."Stick 2 the Script" contains a sample of "Under Pressure" by Nick Ingman.
"Soon You'll Understand" contains a sample of the Love Theme from The Landlord, by Al Kooper."Change the Game" and "Get Your Mind Right Mami" both contain a sample of "You Gots to Chill" by EPMD."1-900-Hustler" contains a sample of "Ain't Gonna Happen" by Ten Wheel Drive and Genya Ravan."Squeeze 1st" contains interpolations of " Hypnotize" and " Who Shot Ya?", both performed by The Notorious B.I.G."I Just Wanna Love U (Give It 2 Me)" contains elements of "Give It to Me Baby" performed by Rick James, and an interpolation "The World Is Filled." by The Notorious B.I.G."Intro" contains a sample of "She Said She Loves Me" by Kleeer."Where Have You Been" features additional vocals by L."Parkin Lot Pimpin'" features additional vocals by Lil' Mo.
The album debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 with 557,789 copies sold in its first week. Its lead single, " I Just Wanna Love U (Give It 2 Me)", produced by The Neptunes, was one of Jay-Z's most successful singles peaking at number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100. It was released on October 31, 2000, by Roc-A-Fella Records and Def Jam Recordings. The Dynasty: Roc-La-Familia is the fifth studio album by American rapper Jay-Z, featuring prominent appearances from signees of Roc-A-Fella Records.