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 racist album?, prehaps you should actually listen to it Aug 17, 2009
im writing this review after reading a range of reviews claiming that nas has released the most disgustingly racist anti-white anti-american album on the face of the earth, now to start with, being of mixed race (black\white if it matters to you) i was able to listen to the album without being offended at the first mention of a percieved racial slur, also not being an american i was able to listen to the album without being blinded by nationalist pride at the first mention of america not being entirely perfect, and i found the subject matter and issues adressed by the more pollitically charged tracks on the album to be quite thought provoking, and a welcome departure from the current slew of so called hip hop artists dominating mainstream music whose lyrical skills can only be described as sub par (im being as diplomatic as i possibly can and removing all the yelling\swearing that usually results when i discuss new rap) this is the type of music hip hop needs intelligent,deep and thought provoking.
My 5 star review Aug 01, 2009
If you're as frugal with review asterix points as I am, you are probably absolutely aghast at the idea that a contemporary hip-hop album should be given the maximum (5) stars. However, I thought it more important to give an honest review rather than as a recommendation.
I also think it important to mention I have all of Nas albums and was raised in Queens, so use that knowledge as you wish.
Apart from being appalled at the type of censorship that caused this album to bear its current title, I am pleased to have such a relevant, yet musically effective (i.e. "good to listen to"), album be introduced into the world of music.
1. Queens Get The Money - warmup track (not really a full song, but not an intro either)
2. You Can't Stop Us Now - confidence building track for the African diaspora (great beat: The Temptations - Message from a Black Man)
3. Breathe - Great beat (stepping back from a bad situation to "breathe")
4. Make The World Go Round - kinda bubbly, "pop"-y beat (bravado track)
5. Hero - another bubbly, "pop"-y beat (another bravado track, Nas is a cocky MF)
6. America - weak beat, but good lyrical track (remix could make this into a dope track)
7. Sly Fox - song about Fox News (this track would require a seperate review for itself)
8. Testify - smooth jazz beat (filler track)
9. N.I.*.*.E.R. (The Slave and the Master) - beat uses a slightly sped-up, drum added version of "The Persuaders" - We're Just Trying to Make It (a very heartfelt song about black history)
10. Untitled - Tribute to Louis Farrakhan /sorta?
11. Fried Chicken - Song about health & diet choices
12. Project Roach - another "offensive" song, comparing black "n-word"s to cockroaches
13. Y'all My Ni**as - new wave beat, more discussion on the word, the "n-word"
14. We're Not Alone - neo-soul beat, contemplation on nature & the future/maybe?
15. Black President - obviously, song about Barack Obama
While the lyrical content of certain tracks (ex. burning an American flag, comparing blacks of a lower strata in their behavior to cockroaches) can be seen as offensive, it's important to understand the source of these complaints in order to view and judge them objectively. Ultimately, I believe any album that it seems to have accomplished its purpose (in this album's case, raise consciousness about black identity, black history and black pride - and also convey this message to non-blacks) ought to be given two stars.
Any album that can deliver that in a musically effective fashion, ought to be given at least another star.
Any album that stands the test of time (which I believe this album will) deserves another two stars.
Nas' best album - better late than never Jun 08, 2009
I know this is a late review but I've been listening to this album for quite some time now and it seems that I appreciate it more each time.
I'll keep this short and to the point; this is a great album. A classic and I don't think it got the credit it deserves.
To be honest at first I did not enjoy much of it, I just liked the instantly catchy songs 'Fried Chicken' and 'America' mainly. From then to now (over half a year by now I think) it's an entirely different experience. I enjoy the entire album ('Testify' being the low point for me).
Instant classics:
1. Y'all my n***as
2. Fried Chicken
3. Untitled
4. America
5. We're not alone
I can go on but I'll honestly be listing every track on the album in order of preference.
Bottom line: if you're even considering getting this album, do so, give it a few listens and I guarantee that you would not regret it.
REAL WORDS, REAL EMCEE, ACTIVIST KIND OF THEMED ALBUM May 29, 2009
Nas always has a lot to say. This is his most insightful, contraversial album ever- just by the album cover you get a taste of whats 2 come. Hitting back opening with a MONSTER INTRO 'Queens get the money' made me reminisce of the old queens eastcoast style beats spittin str8 lava,he then gets more specific directing his fire at his critics like those at fox news on 'Sly Fox' filled with lyrical genius. grindin the axe in NI**ER (Slave n the Master), lyrically joustin wid busa bus on the super metaphorical fried chicked, all in theme of the subordinate mental psychology of african americans,triggered by the treatment of their colonial masters. Nas in 'We're not alone' goes deep, mentioning how he has matured,and regarded himself in higher esteem by listening to renowned scholars such as Ivan van sertimer who restored confidence in self worth of black people by asserting that human kind originated from Africa. In essence, all humankind are African and there are no superior race. He also talks off theme, about UFOs and extra terrestrial life....make of this what you wiill. Another stand out track is 'Testify' which starts with the strong words 'I just burnt my American flag' he urges fans to reassess their commitment to his movement...particularly those in surbubia , askin will you ride wit me? This album isnt just another hip hop album, this album is a revolutionary movement. Buy this album if you dont just wanna bop ur head to the ill beats, buy this album if you want hip hop knowledge, lyricism and skill.
(there are the more radio friendly tracks like 'make the world go round' with chris brown n the game. and 'hero' which is still nas spittin hard.
you wont b dissapointed he shudve won the GRammY for this.
I loved it! Apr 07, 2009
I've actually always wanted to listen to this cd,after Hiphop is dead came out and was commercially successful. So i downloaded this cd, and I loved it. It's got an awesome/ positive message, the beats are hot, and it's very enjoyable to listen to. I like how he took something so controversial, and made it into something that was enjoyable to listen to.Some of my favorite rracks were Breath, Nigger, Make the world go round, and hero. I'm very surprised Hero didn't do better on the charts, because it's very reminiscent of Turnin it on. I thought the duet with Chris Brown was one of the best singles brown has ever done.(It showed alot more maturity then some of his other work). If you love hiphop/ r&b then this is a must have! It's very good, and Nas is very talented!
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