#Nas is like genius full

The LP ends with вЂњThe Cure,вЂќ a celebratory yet somber conclusion that finds Nas shouting out the late Nipsey Hussle and Kobe Bryant as well as dropping knowledge as heвЂ™s been doing for nearly three decades.

#Nas is like genius full

Dre feature, where he raps the outro to bring everything full circle. In fact, the order of each memberвЂ™s verses remain the same from вЂњAffirmative Action.вЂќ Only now, there is a hidden Dr. While each member holds their own, Foxy Brown steals the show with the penultimate verse. Nearly 25 years later, the group still maintains their chemistry and all around tenacity on tracks. The FirmвЂ™s origins can be traced back to вЂњAffirmative ActionвЂќ from 1996вЂ™s It Was Written. This band includes fellow New York natives AZ, a rapper who first appeared with an iconic presence on Illmatic, Foxy Brown, Cormega, as well as Nas. вЂњFull CircleвЂќ is another high point on the album, with Nas reuniting with members of The FirmвЂ“not the supergroup from the 1980s, that is. Brucie B.)вЂќ shows Nas tackling relevant topics including President Trump, global warming and even Gayle KingвЂ™s recent controversy surrounding the untimely passing of Kobe Bryant. Paak, the songвЂ™s subject matter does differ much from that of вЂњReplace Me.вЂќ That being said, the tune still manages to be one of the best moments of the record. While вЂњAll BadвЂќ is a smooth, breezy track with a near perfect feature from Anderson. The duo of Nas and Lil Durk is nearly seamless, with each line just as impactful as the next. The elderвЂ™s verse segues into DurkвЂ™s special appearance, where he addresses a plethora of topics from welfare to violence, as well as touching base on the Black Lives Matter movement. He avows the allegations put against him by his ex-wife Kelis, saying вЂњThese coward men, that were beating on you (Never me),вЂќ while also calling out domestic abuse as a whole. Nas stresses the importance of Black women while also addressing issues like domestic abuse. Following his late summer hit on DrakeвЂ™s вЂњLaugh Now, Cry Later,вЂќ Durk continues to show his talent as he shines on quite possibly the best song on KingвЂ™s Disease. вЂњTil The War Is WonвЂќ is an elegant ode to Black women, complete with a great guest feature from 2014 XXL freshman Lil Durk. The lovesick hook is majestically delivered by Don Toliver, a star who also featured on another rap veteranвЂ™s album this yearвЂ“Eminem. вЂњReplace MeвЂќ finds Nas and guest Big Sean describing a woman who fails to appreciate everything they give to her in their respective relationships. ItвЂ™s Esco painting pictures over a dark yet lush beat topped with some horns itвЂ™s nothing that new. However, as a stand alone track, it doesnвЂ™t exceed any expectations. вЂњ27 SummersвЂќ acts like a nostalgia trip interlude that lets the album flow better as a unit. The song received much attention for the shots Nas took at Doja Cat, saying вЂњunapologetically black/the opposite of Doja Cat.вЂќ Regardless of oneвЂ™s feelings towards her, the so-called diss wasnвЂ™t needed, especially coming from a 46-year-old man. The albumвЂ™s sole single follows вЂњUltra Black,вЂќ an anthem of Black pride sprinkled over a glossy, throwback instrumental. вЂњBlue BenzвЂќ doesnвЂ™t necessarily add much to the album, especially since itвЂ™s followed by a much better ride along song вЂњCar #85.вЂќ Nas reflects on the good old days of the past couple decades as Charlie Wilson effortlessly croons in the background. вЂњI made the fade famous/the chain famous/QB on my chest match the stainless/Amazing grace, IвЂ™m gracefully aging,вЂќ Nas begins with braggadocious rhymes and love for his home of Queensbridge, New York, a sentiment that can be heard all throughout his discography. The title track introduces the record in typical Nas intro fashion, as the rapper declares his return to form over a vintage beat with a faint vocal sample. Unlike NASIR, KingвЂ™s Disease finds the rap legend more akin to the instrumentals, however, he may be a little too comfortable. 2019 garnered The Lost Tapes saw NASIR, a seven-song project produced entirely by Kanye West. Although KingвЂ™s Disease is the Queensbridge nativeвЂ™s first official LP since 2012вЂ™s Life Is Good, Nas has still been quite prolific towards the end of last decade. Nearly 30 years into his career, Nas added his 13th studio album into his catalogue on August 21. Eight years following his last official album, hip hop juggernaut Nas makes his return with KingвЂ™s Disease вЂ“a 12-track, back-to-basics record executively produced by Hit-Boy.