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• Illmatic XX

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  The golden era of Hip-Hop is represented to the fullest with this album! Illmatic is arguably considered the best hip hop album of all time. Nas's powerful rhymes were catered to perfection Best songs: N.Y. State of MInd / It Ain't Hard To…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• It Was Written

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  Nas's follow up to his debut album Illmatic start's off with great energy with "The Message". The album’s lead single “If I Ruled The World (Imagine That)” is an example of the album’s ambition. Nas taps his Columbia Records labelmate…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Life Is Good

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  Life Is Good is arguably Nas’ best LP since Stillmatic. In a climate where substance is scarce, the album is necessary. It’s potent from the excellent cover art to Nas’s sharp bars. It’s balanced. The Queens MC is open, but not emotional.…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• King's Disease

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  His latest LP King’s Disease is a defiant answer to whether he can still scale the lofty bar he set all those years ago. From commenting on timely topics like Gayle King and the GOP (see “The Definition”) to reuniting The Firm on “Full…Read moreRead more of this annotation

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  Time Is Illmatic

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  Time is Illmatic gives us a clear picture of the cultural and socio-economic climate of the 80’s and 90’s. We learn about the heroin epidemic, the war on drugs, the criminal underworld, gangs, prison life and the vicissitudes of inner city…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Nastradamus

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  Everything about this album is decent at best, and that realistically leaves the listener feeling decent – but again, it’s not bad and it’s pretty enjoyable but it don’t stand out though. However, the majority are good, and perform well,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• King's Disease II

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  Kings Disease II, Nas has delivered a masterpiece of monolithic measures, completing arguably the best two-volume series in hip-hop. At the age of 47, the one they call God’s Son is at the peak of his powers – and he’s enjoying every…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Belly

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  Nas's film debut was amazing!! I was mesmerized by "Belly" from the opening sequence of choreographed violence and music. Critics of this film should look to its film roots - film noir - movies that grow from the underground crimeworlds in…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Origins of Hip-hop

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  This documentary is narrated by of the greatest rapper's Nas. "Origins of Hip Hop" explores many of Hip Hop's most celebrated and groundbreaking stars as they share the experiences that molded them into the legendary artists they became.