Twiztids Nas Reviews: ''I am/Lost tapes''
Since Lost tapes were cut from ''I am'' due to the internet Leak, I decided to blend them together to make a collective review.
1) Intro Album intro: Complete waste of a great beat. Too much talking. 6/10
2) NY State of mind part 2: A premier collab, which as I'll say alot is one of the best match ups in hip hops. I like the backing piano sample on here more than the O.G NYSOM. 8/10
3) Hate me now: A controversial track since it was very ''Unlike'' Nas. The beat is fucking ace, I love the Carmina Burana" by Carl Orff sample. Very epic sounding.2Nd best diddy beat behind Victory. The problem is, the HOOK is HORRIBLE. 8/10 (Because of the beat)
4) Small world: One of Nas best tracks of his career. The beat tells a story in itself. And Nas just MURDERS this with his storytelling. 10/10
5) Favor for a favor: This album is littered with amazing beats. And having Scarface on your track says ALOT of Nas. Two legends sparring back and forth. This does not have a sample, and I am always a fan of loops and not sampled beats. 9/10
6) We will survive: One of the rare tribute songs that didnt sound cliche and self serving. The fact that he mentions Tupac says ALOT about Nas. They didnt get along, that was obvious, but he showed alot of class for this. And the beat itself is sad and brooding but very promising. 9/10
7) Ghetto prisoners: This song works on alot of levels. The synth used for the loop was cool, It worked well with the bass line. Nas' lyrics werent his tightest on this, but were rememberable. 7/10
8) You wont see me tonight: A very ''Unlike'' Nas song, I say that about most tracks he's done with Timbaland, it just doesnt work. Even with the angelic Aaliyah on it, Thats the only good thing about this song. 6/10 (Due to aaliyah)
9) I want to talk to you: Not the best song on the album, Its actually a low point. I was never a fan of Nas' political verses. 6/10
10) Dr Knockboot: Another bad song. Its not his best at the very least and honestly, Even the beat is trash. This would only work is Foxy was on it with him. 5/10
11) Life is what you make it: After two lacking songs, He needed to hit hard on the next track. And he DEFINITELY does. DMX was at his best in this time, it was his era, and to do a rare outside of the Ruff rydas camp track, meant alot. 9/10
12) Big things: I dont know why he tries the sped up verse thing as often as he has. It doesnt work, sadly, Since the beat was so good. 6/10
13) Nas is like: I swear I'll say it a million times, Nas is at his best when on a premo track. 10/10
14) k.i.s.s.i.n.g: This track is corny and honestly one of Nas' worse. 2/10
15) Money is my bitch: This fits better than the last track. The beat works on alot of levels. The theme is kinda cliche, but Rap is a cliche in itself. I hate the hook, so thats why I rate is so low. 7/10
16) Undying love: A story song, which is ALWAYS welcomes from Nas, This is a perfect end to a great album.About his girl cheating and Nas getting at both of them. 9/10
Overall: 117/160
Lost Tapes
1) Doo Rags:The hook is wack, the best is decent but kinda soft, But his wordplay works decent on here. 6/10
2) My Way: This could have fit on I AM. The sample piano is amazing used. Nas lyrics tell a short story in it. 8/10
3) U gotta Love it: The bass line hits hard on this joint. Lyrically superb. Even the affirmative action sample works well. 8/10
4) Nothing Lasts forever: This is a ''Nas beat'' if I ever heard one. Or at least a later career Nas beat. Lyrically okay, but not amazing. 7/10
5) No ideas original: A great alchemist track, Though the sample has been used alot, This was one of the first. 9/10
6) Blaze a 50: Clearly was a left off I AM track. The beat is fucking amazing. This song itself is one of Nas greatest stories. This is 10/10 forever and a day.
7) Everybodys crazy: Where's Redman when you need him. That would have been a great guest on this track. 8/10
8) Purple: This tells so much knowledge its insane. 10/10
9) Drunk by myself: I dont drink but this tells the story of someone whos lost in the bottle. A story once again, and I can never get sick of Nas telling em. 8/10
10) Black Zombie: One of the weak songs of the Album. It sounds like a stillmatic leave off. 6/10
11) Poppa was a playa: Kanye, your beats like this are missed. Lyrically, Once again, Amazing. 9/10
12) Fetus: Was told to be the idea that ''I am'' was going to be about as a double lp. And listening to his voice and flow. This could have been on that album. Amazing story of him in the womb. 10/10
Overall: 99/120
OVERALL WITH BOTH ALBUMS: 216/280 (Combined, its an amazing album. And even single album wise, Its great)
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