A victory lap of an album, ‘Magic 3’ finds Nas celebrating the final (for now) chapter in his fruitful collaboration with Hit-Boy.
Read moreNas & Hit-Boy Amplify Their Musical Wizardry with Magnetic ‘Magic 2’ | Album Review
As good as Nas’ recent ‘King’s Disease’ series has been, ‘Magic 2’ manages to still raise the musical bar as it pushes its way toward the top tier of one of hip-hop’s most celebrated catalogs.
Read moreNas’ Voice Is as Vital and Reflective as Ever on Impressive ‘King’s Disease III’ | Album Review
‘King’s Disease III’ reinforces that there’s a whole realm of possibilities open for Nas as an emcee, as he looks toward the promising future of his already prolific career.
Read moreNas & Hit-Boy’s Collaborative, Creative Symbiosis Casts a Stirring Spell on ‘Magic’ | Album Review
On his latest long player, the legendary emcee plays to his strengths as an artist, sounding as confident and self-assured as he’s ever been and every bit of the verbal assassin he was in the mid-1990s.
Read moreNas’ Enduring Lyrical Acuity and Narrative Prowess Illuminate 'King’s Disease II' | Album Review
On his thirteenth studio affair, the legendary emcee links up with one of the most talented beatmakers in the game (Hit-Boy) to craft beautiful canvasses to depict his great war stories.
Read moreNas Solidifies His Elite Status within the Realm of Hip-Hop Royalty on ‘King’s Disease’ | Album Review
For Nas’ longtime fans, his thirteenth studio affair further legitimizes the commonly espoused argument that he remains the greatest rapper of all time.
Read moreNas’ ‘The Lost Tapes II’ Proves That Even His Middle-Tier Material Eclipses the Competition | Album Review
Originally intended for a 2010 release, ‘The Lost Tapes II’ contains a wide swath of cutting-room-floor material recorded between 2006 and 2018.
Read moreNas Reaffirms His Mastery of the Lyrical Craft on Kanye West Produced ‘NASIR’ | Album Review
Comprised of mostly good music, even in its flaws, ‘NASIR’ leaves listeners intrigued as to the possibilities of its author’s next chapter.
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