Albums Nas - The Lost Tapes 2 (Discussion Thread)

[CourtesyFlush]

So answer me this sir
How is it that he can go song for song with any artist in the history of this rap shyt and his catalog is 3rd at worst?
Eagerly awaiting your genius level response. I just need some consistency

I value bars over anything else and he's in a league of his own when it comes to that. Not saying all his beats suck just that he struggles in that aspect. Idk why im replying, arguing over musical tastes is lame. Just wanted to state my opinion.

 

[spliz]

State of Mind pt.2 and Nas Is Like are 5/5 and the rest goes to trash for me so

Small World? We Will Survive? Undying Love? Ghetto Prisoners?

 

[spliz]

Stillmatic a 69? Untitled a 71? Maaaaan fukk them critics

This this list proves I was right about how much critical praise Street’s Disciple got when it dropped. Then got retroactively panned as one of his worst albums.

 

[*~queenbee~*]

I know I'm late, but I just heard the album this past Sat. Although it's not something I would purchase, there are a few songs that I can see myself vibing to. His first Lost Tapes was definitely a better overall album.

 

[Surreal]

Queens Wolf is so amazing

 

[MikeStamina]

I value bars over anything else and he's in a league of his own when it comes to that. Not saying all his beats suck just that he struggles in that aspect. Idk why im replying, arguing over musical tastes is lame. Just wanted to state my opinion.

Who is arguing with your taste. I wanted you to back up what you said because I like statements that make sense. 1+1 is supposed to =2
So you're basically saying Nas catalog is a goat contender because he has really strong lyrics???..
Nas can go song for song with anyone because he has bars??...Just can't pick beats or do hooks.
I guess I'm just struggling to find your logic sensible.
But the beat is an essential part of crafting a song. Why does he have so many great songs? Why is his catalog revered?

 

[*~queenbee~*]

Wait, people are really arguing over opinions in here?

 

[ThaRealness]

Man honestly, if I gave this 3 more listens I’m sure I would find things to like about it, but 38 spesh just dropped a banger

 

[Ziggiy]

War Against Love ain’t getting the love it deserves. If EVER there was a song that belonged on a proper Nas studio album its War Against Love and Beautiful Life. Those two songs truly transcend the “Vaults”

 

[Big Mark]

War Against Love ain’t getting the love it deserves. If EVER there was a song that belonged on a proper Nas studio album its War Against Love and Beautiful Life. Those two songs truly transcend the “Vaults”

I would add Who are You.

 

[HNIC973]

Small World? We Will Survive? Undying Love? Ghetto Prisoners?

Favor for favor don't even bother wit some of these dudes.nikkaz out here giving Vlad type of opinions

 

[head shots101]

Lame that he could not get Frank Ocean to re-record the hook.

Which record

 

[head shots101]

the third jones brother is like the third summers brother in x-men

There's a third summers brother

 

[mbz]

Beats overall are a bit of a letdown, I expected better.

RZA is 1/2 for me, the 2nd song (Highly Favored) is a lil annoying/distracting, but it's growing on me.

Disappointed from Daji, Khalil, Hit-Boy productions

Pete Rock came correct. That's a 2/2 for me. Special shout outs to Eric Hudson and Toomp, their shyt was dope.

Alchemist with It Never Ends was dope, but such a missed opportunity for not having any drums. Felt like it lacked a proper climax. Woulda been fukkin amazing if he brought the drums half-way through and upped the tempo with Nas going in harder. SMH.

Nas was on point.

 

[Dat Migo]

Which record

Royalty. Hit Boy lost his vocals.