A cry of revival that renews the pinnacle of rap.
This album by American rapper Nas features a diverse team of producers, capturing the essence of East Coast hip-hop.
On "Stillmatic," Nas's raps regain their sharpness, and his lyrical themes reflect the intersection of self and society. With production credits from DJ Premier and Salaam Remi, the sound is both sophisticated and solid. The beat is heavy yet easy to listen to, and the tension of Nas's voice and narration drives the song. The recording and mixing are of a high standard, clearly portraying the urban soundscape and dynamic rap. The song's structure, which centers around themes of criticism and recovery, is striking, highlighting the album's strong will.
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15 TRACKS:
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1)
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Stillmatic (The Intro)
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2)
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Ether
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3)
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Got Ur Self A...
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4)
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Smokin'
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5)
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You're Da Man
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6)
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Rewind
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7)
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One Mic
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8)
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2nd Childhood
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9)
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Destroy & Rebuild
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10)
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The Flyest
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11)
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Braveheart Party
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12)
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Rule
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13)
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My Country
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14)
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What Goes Around
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15)
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Every Ghetto
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Mastered By - Chris Gehringer
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A&R [Direction] - Lenny "Linen" Nicholson
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A&R [Manager] - Max Gold
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Photography By - Sacha Waldman
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Art Direction, Design - Chris Feldmann
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Management - Violator Management
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Executive-Producer - Destiny Jones
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Stylist [Styling] - Tomeka Foster
