Untitled - Music (Nas)

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Customer Reviews of Untitled

russell22w

30th July 2008

average
This album is very disappointing compared to other nas albums..yes lyrically nas is on point as usual and delivers some great lyrics..unfortunately the production on this album is seriously mediocre..nas last couple of album especially have had top producers like kanye etc this however has largelly a roster of unknown producers who deliver some shockingly bad bland beats. thers a couple of tracks to be liked..like america but a lot of it is boring indeed.

Get nas last album..its way better than this

Liam
London, UK
23rd July 2008

Nas' best album
To say this is Nas' best album is an understatement. After the controversy as to what the album title was going to be there was a lot of pressure for him to pull together a solid tight album. Importantly and long overdue, this album discusses the history, social complexity and street rule regarding the N word and, to be honest, it could not have come from someone with more erudite and articulate (runners up would be Common, Talib Kweli, Mos Def and Ice Cube)

First theme side: This is fairly radio friendly but without much of the kind of material wealth normal talk that you usually get in mainstream hip hop music. Even the Polow Da Don produced lead single "Hero" featuring the Keri Hilson (who is fairly popular now) has a conscious thread discussing the controversy behind the former album name and poses the question of what chance do younger generations have if veterans are not allowed freedom of speech, discussion etc. "Make The World Go Round" (Cool & Dre & The Game production) with Chris Brown and The Game is another lighter production track where The Game's verse is hard to differentiate from Nas' which gives The Game a lot of credit. Chris Brown's voice is not really distinctive (!) and is heavily distorted. The track is very listenable. "Hero" is clearly the most commercial-radio song on the album but still fits in nicely and illustrates Nas' skill as a radio MC and a MC that can credibly discuss serious issues in black culture, politics etc.

Second theme: The album is very political with "Black President" - clearly is focused on Barack Obama, "America" and "Testify" - discussing institutional racism, "Sly Fox" - think Bill O'Reilly and his clique, which lyrical shots in all direction but very focused at the same time. N.I.*.*.E.R (The Slave and the Master) is another excellent track which analyses the same eponymous matter.

Others: one of my favourite tracks is Fried Chicken which somehow manages to weave and mock sexual and dietary stereotypes at the same time with Busta Rhymes.

There is not much of the typical hip hop swagger in terms of how fast is my car, look at my rims and being derogatory about women but rather the album is trying to push the boundaries. Nas really has not made an album that is more time relevant and yet the themes in his messages are perennial and will not age. I am glad that Nas did not name his album after the N word as the attention drawn to the album would only be negative and I am sure would reduce album sales etc. This is a great album. Normally I say download specific tracks but I strongly advise you download/buy the entire album. It is worth it and each time you listen to it, you hear more. This is better than Hip Hop Is Dead which was clearly reflective of a new label sign and lacks the focus of Untitled. Buy it!!

music_man
united kingdom
22nd July 2008

lyrically fautless
This album is phenomenal in a lyrical sense. Black president incorporates a 2pac sample which compliments nas hopeful lyrics that barack obama will change america for the better. Hero feat keri hilson is the obvious single its got a commercial but the lyrics and vocals are so tight its a great first single.

My top track off the album is Fried chicken feat busta rhymes and produced by mark ronson. its a wicked beat which suits nas flow perfectly and bustas verse sets the whole track off its genius.

Were not alone is a superb song with vocals by mykel whos tone is beautiful and is a perfect backdrop for the production and nas tight lyrics. Its a step up from hip hop is dead...and proves HIP HOP IS NOT DEAD!!!

Inspector Gadgetz
UK
18th July 2008

Nas...All you need to know.
As usual, Nas cleans up the industry with a soulful and insightful look at America and the world today. Not a perfect record, with a couple of weaker tracks, but as a whole, classic hip -hop. Nas, 'nuff said.

hip hop head
uk
15th July 2008

The King is back
Wow Nas is back and stronger than ever,this is a classic album from begining to end,every track is dope,Nas spits some real knowledge and thort provoking lyrics,like i said this is a Classic,iv been a huge Nas fan for bout nine years now and i said in my opinion once 2pac died Nas was the realest rapper out and now people are starting to finally agree,Nas deserves everything he gets,he's not fake and he speaks his mind,doesnt just rap bout girls and pushin drugs like some,on this album Nas raps from everything from Poliotics to being a Project roach to Black peoples luv for Freid chickin.I just hope everyone who says they love real hip hop or love rap buys this album so Nas can do a wayne and sell a mill and give the finger to 50!Please support Real hip hop and true talent and buy this NO downloadin its only 8.99, Hip hop lives if you let it