Living legend Jay Z’s classic 2001 album, The Blueprint, is now available for a listen on the Library of Congress. Librarian of Congress, Carla Hayden, made a statement regarding the Congresses recent additions,

“The National Recording Registry honors the music that enriches our souls, the voices that tell our stories, and the sounds that mirror our lives,” Hayden says. “The Library of Congress and its many collaborators are working to preserve these sounds and moments in time, which reflect our past, present and future.”

Congratulations for such a  big accomplishment!