End Of An Era: 10 Classic Songs Recorded At Baseline Studios

Just Blaze at Baseline in 2005.Photo By Bradley Carbone for Complex Magazine

Tonight marks the closing of Baseline Studios, one of NYC's last classic hip-hop recording spots. Known as the musical home of Roc-A-Fella Records from 2000 to 2003, it was originally run by Jay-Z's right hand man Juan Perez before he sold it to Just Blaze, who has run it for the last 6 years. The studio has a million and one stories (as Just recollects in a recent video interview with LTD), but more than anything, the Baseline will be remembered for the hundreds of hits that were recorded there, from Jay-Z anthems to Just Blaze passion projects. Complex compiled 10 of our all-time favorite Baseline tracks for your listening pleasure...