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ballistic · 06-12-2005, 12:17 PM

i know a lot of fans of the wu-tang clan have equal love for Nas, but almost just as many decry him for allegedly 'falling off' after illmatic, it was written, i am, or whatever....i'm one of those who believes that not only did Nas never fall off, but he is one of the greatest MCs ever to bless the genre of hip-hop. from 94-97, he was perfectly flawless, and yes, by that i'm saying it was written was an album lacking in any missteps, on par with illmatic, in my opinion. that preceding statement will probably obliterate any credibility on my part, but even after it was written, nas was fairly consistent. i am... is another great work, coming right before nastradamus, probably the worst cd in the Nas catologue. but even here, in the supposed low point of his career, Nas has more highlights than stretch marks. every album after that has been solid, tight, and cohesive. he still brings quality music to the table, even if he doesn't always brandish that edge that we like to characterize as 'Nasty Nas'. anyways, speak your opinions and thoughts....

THE W · 06-12-2005, 12:17 PM

the dude got skills and will always have my respect

Groove Monkey · 06-12-2005, 09:22 PM

Nas is a real MC and he has evolved thruogh the body of his work. I think where the controversy starts is just the battle for social acceptance. The Wu don't give a fuck about that but you ohave to respect Nas for making an attempt to reach more people with his music. Just listen to the last Nas album and you will hear that he is the same nigga that dropped Illmatic but he's older and wiser. Of course most rappers come out at their rawest but most never get back to their roots

tical2000 · 06-12-2005, 12:41 PM

fuck another NAS thread.........

........ILLMATIC =classic, IT WAS WRITTEN=CLASSIC (underrated)...........after these albums NAS albums were really inconsistent, like there were dope tracks on I AM, NASTRADAMUS, STILLMATIC, etc.........but alot of garbage fast forward tracks on these albums

I think GODS SON, and STREETS DISCIPLE were good steps forward, but again these albums had some medicore tracks as well.

kevawu · 06-12-2005, 12:43 PM

yo nas is is the shit still, i will always support nas. hes so far ahead of all this dudes its not even funny.

ballistic · 06-12-2005, 01:05 PM

yeah before I Am, i cant find any Nas cut that i dont like. but from I Am to the present day, i can probably list about 6 or 7 songs that i detest. but that's to be expected...he had to come down to earth sometime. and for him to have more albums than bad songs is quite an accomplishment, in more ways than one.

R3beLuTionAry · 06-23-2005, 12:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ballistic

yeah before I Am, i cant find any Nas cut that i dont like. but from I Am to the present day, i can probably list about 6 or 7 songs that i detest. but that's to be expected...he had to come down to earth sometime. and for him to have more albums than bad songs is quite an accomplishment, in more ways than one.

true that brotha

Definitive X · 06-12-2005, 01:08 PM

I agree about It Was Written. Definitely misunderstood, classic shit...

MefMan36 · 06-12-2005, 01:54 PM

I like I am... the best.

100pr00f · 06-12-2005, 01:57 PM

i like all his cds...... he is a lyricly good mc...

T.H.O.M.A.S. Man · 06-12-2005, 02:10 PM

nas is an incredible lyricist. i like all of his albums but its true that on some of the later ones you have to skip a few tracks. i really hope the next one he puts out kills it

Polocash7 · 06-12-2005, 02:22 PM

Top 5 MC. SD should have been 1 disk.

TonyStarks29 · 06-19-2005, 06:30 PM

I love Nas, no homo

100pr00f · 06-12-2005, 03:18 PM

i agree with ya thomas about the new ones u do have to skip some tracks

Hayabusa · 06-12-2005, 03:23 PM

Nas is nice as ice.

06-12-2005, 12:17 PM	#1
ballistic Mihdisiatic Mythocracy Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: A Liver Place in Cyberspace Age: 26 Posts: 1,546 Rep Power: 14	your opinion of Nas i know a lot of fans of the wu-tang clan have equal love for Nas, but almost just as many decry him for allegedly 'falling off' after illmatic, it was written, i am, or whatever....i'm one of those who believes that not only did Nas never fall off, but he is one of the greatest MCs ever to bless the genre of hip-hop. from 94-97, he was perfectly flawless, and yes, by that i'm saying it was written was an album lacking in any missteps, on par with illmatic, in my opinion. that preceding statement will probably obliterate any credibility on my part, but even after it was written, nas was fairly consistent. i am... is another great work, coming right before nastradamus, probably the worst cd in the Nas catologue. but even here, in the supposed low point of his career, Nas has more highlights than stretch marks. every album after that has been solid, tight, and cohesive. he still brings quality music to the table, even if he doesn't always brandish that edge that we like to characterize as 'Nasty Nas'. anyways, speak your opinions and thoughts.... __________________ "all your San Franciscos will eventually fall and burn again..." -Jack Kerouac-

06-12-2005, 12:17 PM	#2
THE W ISRAELITE Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: in Christ Posts: 15,453 Rep Power: 44	Re: your opinion of Nas the dude got skills and will always have my respect __________________ The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of men who suppress the truth by their wickedness, since what may be known about God is plain to them, because God has made it plain to them. For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that men are without excuse. (Romans 1:18-20)

06-12-2005, 09:22 PM	#3
Groove Monkey Monk Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NC Age: 32 Posts: 7 Rep Power: 0	Re: your opinion of Nas Nas is a real MC and he has evolved thruogh the body of his work. I think where the controversy starts is just the battle for social acceptance. The Wu don't give a fuck about that but you ohave to respect Nas for making an attempt to reach more people with his music. Just listen to the last Nas album and you will hear that he is the same nigga that dropped Illmatic but he's older and wiser. Of course most rappers come out at their rawest but most never get back to their roots

06-12-2005, 12:41 PM	#4
tical2000 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 2,423 Rep Power: 14	Re: your opinion of Nas fuck another NAS thread......... ........ILLMATIC =classic, IT WAS WRITTEN=CLASSIC (underrated)...........after these albums NAS albums were really inconsistent, like there were dope tracks on I AM, NASTRADAMUS, STILLMATIC, etc.........but alot of garbage fast forward tracks on these albums I think GODS SON, and STREETS DISCIPLE were good steps forward, but again these albums had some medicore tracks as well.

06-12-2005, 12:43 PM	#5
kevawu Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: BEANTOWN Posts: 22 Rep Power: 0	Re: your opinion of Nas yo nas is is the shit still, i will always support nas. hes so far ahead of all this dudes its not even funny. __________________ wutang 4eva

06-12-2005, 01:05 PM	#6
ballistic Mihdisiatic Mythocracy Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: A Liver Place in Cyberspace Age: 26 Posts: 1,546 Rep Power: 14	Re: your opinion of Nas yeah before I Am, i cant find any Nas cut that i dont like. but from I Am to the present day, i can probably list about 6 or 7 songs that i detest. but that's to be expected...he had to come down to earth sometime. and for him to have more albums than bad songs is quite an accomplishment, in more ways than one. __________________ "all your San Franciscos will eventually fall and burn again..." -Jack Kerouac-

06-12-2005, 01:08 PM	#8
Definitive X Now known as Defcee Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Chicago Illa-NOISE Age: 23 Posts: 1,255 Rep Power: 12	Re: your opinion of Nas I agree about It Was Written. Definitely misunderstood, classic shit... __________________ "Got heat for everybody/watch the microphone burn..." =Akrobatik

06-12-2005, 01:54 PM	#9
MefMan36 Big Surge Join Date: May 2004 Location: MIAMI Age: 25 Posts: 1,161 Rep Power: 0	Re: your opinion of Nas I like I am... the best. __________________ Be peaceful, be courteous, obey the law, respect everyone; but if someone puts his hand on you, send him to the cemetery.-Malcolm X Since love and fear can hardly exist together, if we must choose between them, it is far safer to be feared than loved. Niccolo Machiavelli, The Prince www.myspace.com/mefman www.liquidswords.tk

06-12-2005, 01:57 PM	#10
100pr00f Deadly Venom Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Baltimore Age: 29 Posts: 12,456 Rep Power: 46	Re: your opinion of Nas i like all his cds...... he is a lyricly good mc... __________________ For the Latest Movie News and reviews SoReelFlix.com

06-12-2005, 02:10 PM	#11
T.H.O.M.A.S. Man Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: the 'dence Age: 23 Posts: 285 Rep Power: 10	Re: your opinion of Nas nas is an incredible lyricist. i like all of his albums but its true that on some of the later ones you have to skip a few tracks. i really hope the next one he puts out kills it __________________ image too large "I never sleep, cause sleep is the cousin of death"

06-12-2005, 02:22 PM	#12
Polocash7 Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 973 Rep Power: 11	Re: your opinion of Nas Top 5 MC. SD should have been 1 disk. __________________ Wu Tang Forever.

06-19-2005, 06:30 PM	#13
TonyStarks29 Plug One Join Date: Mar 2004 Age: 93 Posts: 133 Rep Power: 0	Re: your opinion of Nas I love Nas, no homo __________________ Ghostface, catch the blast of a hype verse My glock bursts, leave in a hearse, I did worse -Ghostface

06-12-2005, 03:18 PM	#14
100pr00f Deadly Venom Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Baltimore Age: 29 Posts: 12,456 Rep Power: 46	Re: your opinion of Nas i agree with ya thomas about the new ones u do have to skip some tracks __________________ For the Latest Movie News and reviews SoReelFlix.com

06-12-2005, 03:23 PM	#15
Hayabusa Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Mississippi Age: 26 Posts: 930 Rep Power: 9	Re: your opinion of Nas Nas is nice as ice. __________________

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