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#24 | Nas | King’s Disease II
Mass Appeal | Buy via Official Store

According to Daryl McIntosh: “In its entirety, King’s Disease II remains entertaining and the product of clear artistic focus from the emcee and producer. The album largely embraces one linear narrative of how Nas, being one of hip-hop’s most celebrated artists, survived some tumultuous times in the early years of his career, as a prelude to now basking in the success of the present. Nas is an indisputable decorated lyrical veteran, who has scars from his glory days, but has survived to become one of the genre’s most impressive success stories. Fortunately for us, he has linked with Hit-Boy, one of the most talented beatmakers in the game, to help him craft beautiful canvasses to depict his great war stories.” [Read the Full Review]

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