Stillmatic=best album of the new millineum....

[bLaDe]

THIS ALBUM IS FUCKIN BLAZING  

 -{bLaDe}

[NEW_MINORITY]

no it waznt ...go back and check...i said my opinion and you started comin up wit all this cum shit....

ummmm whatever the thing is i don't give a fuck....i don't even wanna have no beef with you anyways......

[Hittman]

I Geezy: Nas Rocks Hoes, Jay-Z Rocks Fellas.  

[I TO DA GEEZY]

ummmm whatever the thing is i don't give a fuck....i don't even wanna have no beef with you anyways......

ME NEITHER.....

[I TO DA GEEZY]

I Geezy: Nas Rocks Hoes, Jay-Z Rocks Fellas.  

LOL......NAS betta start rockin tha mic.....instead of making hiz fictional statmentz (amazing, peepz thought jiggaz remarkz waz childish...) ....jigga can eat him up wit half a bar imo....

but hey....all opinionz dawg....

[Hittman]

I Was Messing With That Rocking Fella's Stuff. But Come On, Jay Can Eat Nas Up With Half A Bar. That Is One Dumb Ass Statement. What Half A Bar Is This? I Don't Think I've Heard It Yet. Not Much Touching Ether Anyway.

[I TO DA GEEZY]

I Was Messing With That Rocking Fella's Stuff. But Come On, Jay Can Eat Nas Up With Half A Bar. That Is One Dumb Ass Statement. What Half A Bar Is This? I Don't Think I've Heard It Yet. Not Much Touching Ether Anyway.

well....as i saId we all got our opnionz....no need to call statementz dumb.....
but imo...jigga can be piquant and sharp lyricly in wayz nas could only be if he"d bring back dat ILLMATIC magic (imo...a one time, lucky shot, sucsess)....jigga can bring up bout three rhymes....wit metaphores (that don interfear tha logical FLOW) and a kind of A PHysical 3D feel to it....dat killz and ambaresez nas wit itz sharpness and consistency....

[Hittman]

....Then Why Do Most Say Nas Ripped Jay-Z.

[I TO DA GEEZY]

....Then Why Do Most Say Nas Ripped Jay-Z.

HEY...who said indevidualz should agree wit opnionz only, cauze tha majority of peepz does.....i got my own view
most of tha people in tha world bump pop shitz (datz why it sellz like that...lol) but i dont bump this garbage.....i"m sure you dont bump it too only cuaze tha majority does....

[Hittman]

most of tha people in tha world bump pop shitz - Yes, Thats Why You Like Jay-Z.  

[.: God Is One :.]

Damn yall, after reading all theese post about this album, im so exited so im picking it up today!!!

I hope im not going to be dissapointed...

[myrealname]

"Artist: Nas
CD: Stillmatic (Columbia)

/ out of 5 stars  

In 1991, Queens native Nasir Jones introduced himself to a hungry hip hop public via his cameo verse on Main Source's "Live At The Barbecue". Though only a teenager at the time, this young Mc laid down a classic verse and foundation which he has since built a successful career upon. Following
"Barbecue", Nas was also featured on Mc Serch's "Back to the Grill Again" which featured another verse that paralleled his verse on "Barbecue" equally in dopeness. Fascinated with his ill flow, metaphors and imagery, hip hop fans demanded to hear a full length album from the man who was
thought of in some circles as the illest cat to come out of Queens since the almighty Kool G Rap. Then in 1994 he dropped his debut album on Columbia records titled, "Illmatic". Filled with beats by some of the greatest producers of our time, clever concepts, and flawless lyricism, this album was a favorite among hip-hop heads and instantly deemed a classic by the streets. Although at the time, he was only one album deep, he was being regarded as one of the most prolific Mc's of our time and the second coming of Rakim.


Since that dynamic album, the classic status of "Illmatic" has proven to be a blessing and a curse for Nas. Though he has always been praised for bringing forth such a monumental album at the ripe age of twenty, his last three albums throughout the latter 90's have not lived up to most fans expectations as being "Another Illmatic". Sales-wise, his last three efforts, "It was Written", "I Am", and "Nastradamas" have been very successful. Each album has shown flashes of past brilliance, but ultimately fans were not completely satisfied with the albums as a whole and have shunned Nas's persona of "Nas Escobar".


As Gangstarr would say, this fifth album is indeed the Moment of Truth for Nas. Anxious fans are eager to find out if Nas is still capable of making a classic LP and living up to the high expectations that have been set for him based on "Illmatic". He has been off the scene for over two years, and even in that short period of time, hip-hop music has continued to chang. With this album, will Nas be able to find his current place in hip-hop


without being overshadowed by hip-hop's current heavy hitters? More importantly, will he be able to achieve the praise of his peers and fans as he his did over seven years ago with "Illmatic"? Let's dig into the review and find out.


The album starts off with the Hangmen produced track "Stillmatic Intro" and features Nas lyrically abusing this track as he shuts down any myths that this album will be an exact replica of "Illmatic". Nas spits, "A yo, the brother's Stillmatic, I crawled up out the grave wiping the dirt, cleaning my shirt, they thought I'd make another Illmatic/..But it's always forward

Im moving, never backwards stupid, here's another classic!" This intro starts the album off at a very strong pace and flows into one of the most vicious, talked about, diss tracks of all time, "Ether".


By now everyone knows that Jay-Z and Nas have been involved in one of the most heated hip-hop battles since LL Cool J and Kool Moe Dee. However the hype behind this battle has been the equivalent of the hype behind a Lewis-Tyson title bout fight. After Jay-Z released the "Takeover", which featured a vicious verse dissing Nas, most fans thought that there wouldn't be any way Nas could come back from the verbal lashing Jigga laid out.


Well, not one to be outdone, Nas has fired back with "Ether", and the result is one of the most impressive diss tracks to date which not only equally rivals the "Takeover", but arguably surpasses it. Ultimately it will be up to the streets to decide who wins this battle, but when you listen to the track, it will definitely erase any doubts you may have that Nas is one to fold under pressure. Fold under pressure? On "Ether", Nas not only stands up to the pressure, but looks it dead in the eye, and gives it a sarcastic grin as to say "You can't be serious?" After Nas gets this off his chest, the album invites the listeners into the mind of Nas and makes you remember why you loved him so much in the first place.

On the album's first single "Got yourself a Gun", Nas welcomes himself back to the game after being gone for almost two years, lets you know what's been up with him, and advises us that the haters are still hating. Nas also reconnects with one of Illmatic's producers Large Professor for two banging tracks titled "Your Da Man", and "Rewind". On "Your Da Man" Nas breaks down his accomplishments in the rap game and shows that he is the man and is deserving of the accolades he receives. "Rewind" is a clever street story with a twist in that the whole story is told in reverse. Peep as Nas spits, "..Go in reverse, slowly prepared, my nigga Jungle utters out something crazy like "Go He There"/ Sitting back in this chair, we hitting a roach, the smoke goes back in the blunt, the blunt gets bigger in growth/Jungle unrolls it and puts his weed back in the jar, the blunt turns back into a cigar".


Next up is the Nas self produced track called "One Mic" which is not only one of the best tracks on the album, but will go down as one of Hip-Hop's greatest songs of all time. To not do the song a disservice, I won't describe the song or print any lyrics form it, but leave it up to you to meditate on this one. Nas also hooks back up with another Illmatic producer, DJ Premier on the sinister "2nd Childhood". On this song, Nas talks about his own youth, and describes two other individuals who refuse to grow up and accept responsibility in their life. On "Destroy and Rebuild", Nas does a bit of Queensbridge house cleaning and makes a charge to three of his fellow Queensbridge Mc's to destroy negativity among themselves and rebuild unity. However one "Mega-MC" in particular from the housing projects gets the most severe lashing of the three Queensbridge Mc's. This track is very, very interesting.


Not one to avoid fun, Nas hooks up with long time rhyme partner AZ on "The Flyest", and the two have fun kicking fly verses back and forth on the laid back L.E.S produced track. Nas also invites his Braveheart fam on the Swizz Beats produced "Braveheart Party". Although the track feels somewhat out of place with the vibe of the rest of the album, it is a good up tempo/party track that is sure to be a club banger. Nas also continues to give us his views on the state of the world, and on young black America on tracks like "Rule", "My Country", "What Goes Around" and "Every Ghetto". On "Rule", the Trackmasters flip Tears for Fears 80's hit "Everybody Wants to Rule The World" into a track suitable enough for Nas to spit his thoughts over: "Everybody wants their shot, in this land of opportunity, look at what this country's got/ There shouldn't be nobody homeless, how can the President fix other problems when he ain't fixed home yet?". Nas presents his views in an intelligent manner stressing that they are his own opinion, and in the current thugged out state of hip-hop, it is very refreshing and enlightening to hear tracks like these.


Well, this brings us to the question that everyone wants to know: Is this "Another Illmatic"? The answer is No. The author of this incredible album said that it was not meant to be and fans need to accept that. Realistically, there is no way in 2001-02 that this man can be in the same frame of mind that he was in while making "Illmatic" seven years ago. He is older, wiser, more comfortable financially, and has achieved superstar success that most rappers could only dream about. But "Stillmatic" is a phenomenal album that is a classic in it's own right and has the ability to stand on it's own. From, the superb production, descriptive viewpoints, clever concepts and incredible lyricism, Nas has dropped quite possibly the most important album of his career.

As stated before, this was the Moment of Truth for Nas and he has stepped up and delivered in a big way. If asked to find any negatives about the album, it would be that Nas really goes into mature territory toward the last quarter of the album with his political and social commentary, and this may tend to turn some heads off that do not want to think on that level. However, this album is a thinking man's album that highlights Nas's growth, maturity, and ability to broaden his content, while still displaying his defined lyrical ability, and street sense which is the foundation that his career was built off of. This is easily one of the best albums of the year and is highly recommended by this reviewer. On a closing note, I would like to add that whether or not he ever chooses to wear his old moniker again: Ladies and Gentleman, "Nasty


Nas" is back. Our prayers have been answered."

allhiphop.com

[I TO DA GEEZY]

most of tha people in tha world bump pop shitz - Yes, Thats Why You Like Jay-Z.  

man...quit this shit...lol ..i already said thousandz of times dat jigga gotz too much lyrical skillz to be considered as even near poppy.....
i cant believe ya call jigga poppy.....
you wanna hear poppy bump Nasterdamous....


PS....IF SHIT"Z COMMERSIALy SUCCSESFULL IT DOESN"T MEAN IT"Z POPPY.....(iz em poppy in yo opinion?....waz pac poppy?.....waz big??-of course not)....many times itz straight
proportional (NELLY, JA RULE...ETC)......but there iz times it ain...and jigga iz one of those times.....