Finally got the album and listened. I'm confused on this, and it's gonna require a lot more listens until I have a firm opinion, I think. First impression is that this is the first Nas album I've...
Finally got the album and listened. I'm confused on this, and it's gonna require a lot more listens until I have a firm opinion, I think.
First impression is that this is the first Nas album I've heard where Nas just couldn't handle the beats he chose. Kanye did a great job, but I'm not sure he did a great job for Nas. I wanted the man to be more adventurous with what he raps over, but maybe he just couldn't handle much beyond what he's used to. Still, these beats are good enough that I think I like it purely on that level.
Finally got the album and listened. I'm confused on this, and it's gonna require a lot more listens until I have a firm opinion, I think.
First impression is that this is the first Nas album I've heard where Nas just couldn't handle the beats he chose. Kanye did a great job, but I'm not sure he did a great job for Nas. I wanted the man to be more adventurous with what he raps over, but maybe he just couldn't handle much beyond what he's used to. Still, these beats are good enough that I think I like it purely on that level.
I like it more than Daytona and ye, at least.
Working stream
I was going to but the only working stream is trash quality. Just gonna wait.
I was super asleep. How is it?
It's okay, some great sampling and verses from Kanye
Nas' verses didn't seem up to his usual standard imo
Unfortunate. What did you think of the past few albums involving Kanye? i.e. his own, ghost see kids, and Pusha T's work?
I think he's been doing some solid stuff right now. Kids See Ghosts might be one of my favorite Kanye records
I liked KSG, but actually wasn't much impressed by ye. I'm not sure, I felt like it lacked innovation, maybe?