The Architect is a section which focuses on producers and their craft, mostly by showing beatsmiths in their natural habitat: the studio.

Ron "Amen-Ra" Lawrence is not what you would call a household name among regular hip-hop fans, but his pedigree has been vastly underrated over time. With his oftentimes partner and good friend Deric "D-Dot" Angelettie (which most of you know as The Mad Rapper), he has crafted a few classics in the second half of the 90's, and definitely helped create and cement Sean "Puffy" Combs' and Bad Boy Records' legacy as the powerhouse of mainstream hip-hop as part of The Hitmen collective.

In collaboration with Absolut Vodka, Jay-Z gives us a rare glimpse into his concert rehearsal process while professing his love for his craft, his business ventures and the city of New York in this 15-minute short documentary directed by Danny Clinch. Appearance by John Mayer. Vid after the jump.