prophecypro
Hollywood North
LL, KRS (post97), Cube(2nd half aftet the incredible first 4 album run), Snoop and of course Eminem probably got way more thwn Jay and Nas
To me it's Jay > Nas because the highs of Jays vs his lows when compared to the highs of Nas vs his lows just makes Jay better on average (to me, this is my opinion based on my musical preference)
That said: this is how you execute a post^ perfect execution
My main issue with Nas:
1. Illmatic was INSANE. That's hard to beat. And I sometimes think he set himself up for failure because how do you beat some of those records. Also: at 17.
2. He had a great run with great beats but somewhere (for me it really started with God's Son) his beat selection and choice of producers became REALLY questionable. Salaam Remi? Really. For the majority of an album? Nikka you're not The Fugees. You Nas. And this is an issue: does HE realize he's Nas? Or does he think he's just some rapper for who it's ok to have 'ok' beats?
3. Many weedplates, many, many weedplates. Forgettable projects. And on top of that now he hops on 'new trap type' records and it DOES NOT WORK. His work (again an issue with selecting and being conscious of who to work with) with Kanye.. I mean it's 'ok' at best. Nas + Kanye right after College Dropout would've made sense.
I give him props though: he's been putting in work, he keeps going and I was hoping Nasir would be the crown jewel and that it would be just SMASH after SMASH real Hip-Hop records. Hopefully he releases an album that moves his entire discography into a different light
I agree. I love the album personally. More than BP even.
But let’s not revise history like this shyt was well received in 97![]()
The singles didn’t connect. Jay tried to make a bad boy album and it didn’t work. It was considered a disappointment in 97.
Using your logic though that would also make Reasonable Doubt a weed plate too.
Vol. 1 is a great rap album. Period.
I agree. I love the album personally. More than BP even.
But let’s not revise history like this shyt was well received in 97![]()
The singles didn’t connect. Jay tried to make a bad boy album and it didn’t work. It was considered a disappointment in 97.
It was way worse in the SOHH days. I liked it. Part of the problem is it was original billed as a compilation album with "4 Da Fam" as the lead single. Then it turned into a jay-z "solo" album and people complained that it wasn't a solo album. But IMO it's no different that Vol. 2.I have never in my life seen anybody hate on the dynasty until I came on here![]()
All these excuses
nikka's discography is half baked.
"b-b-b-but Jay" fukk Jay-Z too nikka
been rapping for damn near 25 years
‘97? Things change over time. Throw that shyt on now and it’s classic Jigga.I agree. I love the album personally. More than BP even.
But let’s not revise history like this shyt was well received in 97![]()
The singles didn’t connect. Jay tried to make a bad boy album and it didn’t work. It was considered a disappointment in 97.