It's not a perfect album - it's far too indulgent for that - and Either way, Street's Disciple is another key album in that ongoing legacy, further evidence that Nas is back on track after falling off during the late '90s with I Am and Nastradamus. To those who aren't already attuned to the legacy of Nas. Of this also amounts to an album that might prove somewhat impenetrable Who will find much to admire and study here, from the especially deepĪnd twisted raps to the sample-rich productions. ("U.B.R."), his most memorable female conquests ("Remember the Times").Īll of this amounts to a lavish album sure to dazzle true hip-hop heads, ("Getting Married"), his eventual death ("Live Now"), his influences Upon his heritage ("Bridging the Gap"), his impending marriage Often mines his own past, present, and future: for instance, he touches TheseĪmple room to let loose, and he does precisely that on one track afterĪnother, often touching upon a specific theme yet doing so in a loose,įree-associative manner that highlights his talent for wordplay and Streets, usually laced with an inventive sample for a hook effect. These guys know Nasīetter than anyone, and they deliver the goods: hardcore beats for the Longtime Nas collaborators Salaam Remi, Chucky Thompson, and L.E.S., with only a couple exceptions ( Nas produces a couple himself). The 25 productions here are all courtesy of This works, though, because Nasīenefits from outstanding productions, a peerless rap style, and an Catchy hooks are few and farīetween here, granted, with most of the songs crafted as if they wereįreestyle raps. Nothing short of astounding, especially if you've followed Nas Theĭifference is, Street's Disciple goes a step further, indulging all the more in the creative whims of Nas.Īnd, with the exception of some first-disc throwaways, the result is The pop market, and both undoubtedly fascinating, if overindulgent. Very much a continuation of its predecessor, God's Son: both helmed primarily by producers Salaam Remi and Chucky Thompson,īoth uncompromising personal statements that make few concessions to Ten years deep in the rap game, Nas unveiled Street's Disciple,Īn indulgent album that sprawls across two discs, freewheeling through aĭizzying array of ace productions and thoughtful raps.
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