Nas - Hip Hop Is Dead
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Artist: NasEdition: Music CD
Format: Explicit Lyrics
CD Release Date: 2006-12-19
Music Label: Def Jam
Soundtracks:
- Money Over Bullsh*t
- You Can't Kill Me
- Carry On Tradition
- Where Are They Now
- Hip Hop Is Dead
- Who Killed It?
- Black Republican
- Not Going Back
- Still Dreaming
- Hold Down The Block
- Blunt Ashes
- Let There Be Light
- Play On Playa
- Can't Forget About You
- Hustlers
- Hope
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Free Music Review: In Loving Memory Of Hip Hop..... {5 Stars}
Hit: 5 Stars
Whether it be ill lyrics, great storytelling, or just flexin' over ill beats, not many rappers can do these things as well as Nasir Jones. Twelve years after his debut, a point where most rappers razor sharp skills begin to become dull, it would appear that Nas has retained his knack for making dope albums. Even better than that, it would seem that his content is maturing right along with him. For instance, the creativity on tracks like "Who Killed It?" feature great commentary from Nas while rapping in the voice of a journalist from the 1940's. Another standout is the excellent "Black Republican" which features Nas, and former opponent Jay-Z, flexin' over some of the illest production on the entire album. And the lyrics to "Carry On Tradition", "Let There Be Light", and "Where Are They Now" (this joint brought back a ton of memories) make the album worth owning by themselves. Other standouts include "Hold Down The Block", "Hope", and "Can't Forget About You". With great production from Kanye West, Will.I.Am, LES, the grossly underrated Salaam Remi, Dr. Dre, just to name a few, not too many 2006 releases (with the exception of The Roots' Game Theory LP) are coming close to this album.
Though there aren't any wack tracks, there are one or two that, in my opinion, are less than desirable. "You Can't Kill Me" and "Blunt Ashes" both fall under skip material for this listener. I'm not saying that they are bad, but I personally don't feel them. Those kinds of songs are in the minority though, the rest of the album is awesome.
Hip Hop Is Dead is just another notch in the belt for Mr. Jones. He simply doesn't make bad albums and the longer he sticks around the better his lyrics/content get. With strong releases from Ghostface (twice), The Roots, and now Nas, Def Jam is belting out great albums at an frenetic pace. Hopefully they, and Nas, can keep it up. I recommend making this album a collection piece.
Standout Tracks: Can't Forget About You, Not Going Back feat. Kelis, Carry On Tradition, Who Killed It?, Money Over Bullsh**, Hold Down The Block, Let There Be Light, Where Are They At Now, Black Republican feat. Jay-Z (My Favorite), Hustlers feat. The Game & Dr. Dre, and Still Dreaming feat. Kanye West
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Given its provocative title, it's no surprise that parts of Hip Hop Is Dead feel like an elegy of sorts. Nas practically came into the game looking backwards (see "Memory Lane" off Illmatic) but he seems more nostalgic than ever with tracks like "Where Are They Now?," "Carry on Tradition," "Can't Forget About You," and the title song which all focus on rap's past. This reminiscing can only fan the dim candle fans keep lit for Nas, hopeful that he'll make a full return to his former glory. But, once again, the rapper teases and falls short. As has become habit, Nas does manage to knock out a handful of excellent songs ("Can't Forget" and "Play on Playa" for example), along with a handful of awful fare (none worse than "Who Killed It," Nas's disastrous attempt to channel the spirit of '30s gangster actor Edward G. Robinson), and a few forgettable filler songs. The production is similarly uneven though Kanye West's and Will.I.Am's contributions are reliably listenable. The biggest shortcoming is that given it's title Hip Hop Is Dead aspires to be an event album but it never delivers on that promise despite the heady symbolism of former rival Jay-Z joining him on "Black Republicans." In the end, this is another good, not great album. Hip-hop isn't dead and neither is Nas but both could use a shot of life. --Oliver WangThroughout his storied career, which began with 1994's classic Illmatic and has spanned the last decade with over 12 million albums sold, Nas has been more than just the genre's foremost lyricist and thinker. He has become a statesman, some would argue hip-hop's "conscience." Now, with the release of his long-awaited Def Jam debut--the aptly-titled Hip-Hop Is Dead--Nas returns to his role as mentor and teacher, his legendary mic skills as sharp as ever, and takes today's young rappers back to school. The lesson? Hip-Hop--as Nas sees it--is very much alive.
UK pressing of the Rap superstar's 2006 album features one bonus track: 'The N...'. Throughout his storied career, which began with 1994's classic Illmatic and has spanned the last decade with over 12 million albums sold, Nas has been more than just the genre's foremost lyricist and thinker. He has become a statesman, some would argue Hip Hop's 'conscience'. This release features guest appearances from The Game, Jay-Z, Snoop Dogg and Kanye West. Mercury.
Throughout his Storied Career, which Began with 1994's Classic Illmatic and Has Spanned the Last Decade with Over 12 Million Albums Sold, Nas Has Been More Than Just the Genre's Foremost Lyricist and Thinker. He Has Become a Statesman, Some Would Argue Hip-hop's "conscience." Now, with the Release of his Long-awaited Def Jam Debut, the Aptly-titled "Hip-hop is Dead", Nas Returns to his Role as Mentor and Teacher, his Legendary Mic Skills as Sharp as Ever, and Takes Today's Young Rappers Back to School. The Lesson? Hip-hop - as Nas Sees it - is Very Much Alive. The Album features the Game, Jay-z Snoop Dogg and Kanye West. It also features Will. I. Am Productions Twice on the Album with the Title Track and First Single `hip Hop is Dead'.
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