| Global rating of the product: 4.5 stars | | | | exposure. Besides the commercial emcees, too many |
| Nas is known as a giant in rap music. Not only is Nas a | | | | little emcees don't even deserve the « M.C |
| highly skilled wordsmith who always puts lyrics first, the | | | | » title. |
| powerful emcee proudly takes black American folks | | | | It is up to the listener to pay attention and to make a |
| to their African roots and history. His characteristic use | | | | difference between good and bad hip hop. |
| of instrumentals such as trumpets underline Nas' great | | | | I really loved the sounds provided on Where Are They |
| musical knowledge of many jazz, soul and blues | | | | Now that reminded me of the brilliant and dynamic |
| legends. | | | | James Brown style. The rhythmic tracks pays tribute |
| Nas' music is pure blackness. Whether people like or | | | | to the hip hop legends. Don't sleep on this one! |
| dislike him, one must recognize Nas' immense talent. | | | | Organ sounds combined with electric guitar sounds |
| Hip Hop Is Dead has some Illmatic accents. The | | | | start Hip Hop Is Dead. The track intelligently mixes a |
| masterpiece raises the insightful question of hip hop's | | | | rap and rock flavor. Heartbeat alike drumbeats fully |
| survival. | | | | underline the emotional dimension of the track. Don't |
| Hip hop is dying, because of the commercial influences, | | | | worry, Nas won't let hip hop die. |
| the fake players with huge cars who wanna act like | | | | Who Killed It is a swinging track that points a finger at |
| hustlers while real, lyrical hip hop from the hood is | | | | hip hop killers. Violins and trumpets have accusatory |
| literally chocking. | | | | accents while drums and claps will exorcise the |
| Money Over Bullsh*t is built on dark instrumentals such | | | | demons who constantly destroy the music. |
| as keyboards, dark piano sounds, rhythmic drum beats | | | | On Black Republican, Nas collaborated with his long |
| that contrast with flute and lighter piano sounds. The | | | | term rival Jay Z. I've never really been a Jay Z fan, |
| instrumentals suggest a strong opposition between | | | | because I don't like his nasal voice at all. I 'm not so |
| posers and real persons. So many people use hip hop | | | | fond of this one. |
| for the money and neglect the beauty of the music | | | | A good track that attracted my attention is Hustlers |
| and words. | | | | featuring legendary D Dre. Not only is the track |
| Nas is telling you the truth: the commercialization of hip | | | | rhythmic, it also combines both artists' talent. Violins and |
| hop will lead it to its demise. Let real emcees stand up | | | | drum beats will beautifully enhance the NYC- Compton |
| for the love of their music and culture. | | | | flavor of the song. I recommend it to all of you. |
| You Can't Kill Me enlightens Nas' lyrical skills. The | | | | Nas concludes with a gospel sounding acapella. |
| complex instrumentals totally match with the tension | | | | Beautiful female vocals and Nas' lyrical bullets make |
| that is expressed in the song. You can't kill true hip hop | | | | this track a total masterpiece. |
| soldiers. Nas' words will merk you with no mercy. | | | | Globally speaking Hip Hop Is Dead is a masterpiece of |
| Carry On Tradition is pointing out the very truth about | | | | work. Often underrated, Nas is one of those artists |
| the current state of hip hop. More than ever, hip hop | | | | who won't compromise their souls for the money. Nas' |
| faces a 911 emergency situation. Too many untalented, | | | | vibrant final prayer is the testimony of his passion for |
| weak bigmouthed rappers are killing the game, | | | | his music. |
| outshining the geniuses, because they get more | | | | My advice: cop the CD with no remorse! |