So let me ask u nikkas. If this shyt dropped in 2012. Where would yall place it? I know its early but fukk it this album is piff
I was thinking top 2 behind only GKMC. Lyrically, this album is better than his tape by far. Guest appearances, rocky himself. Just way better lyrically. The tape just had better beats
This album is flames. OMG, he nailed this sh1t. I listened to it last nite after drinking a lil bit and it was hot. I'm at work right now with a clear head and this sh1t is fire. Cot Dayum he nailed this album. I'll be honest with you, I know it's a bit early to say, but I dig this more than GKMC. I'm leaning towards this being AOTY.
Regardless, this has been a very good year for Hip Hop. Life Is Good, Good Kid Maad City, Stoned Immaculate, God Forgives, etc.. This has been a stellar year for Hip Hop. You know how they say the economic policies of a President's administration usually takes a few years to really notice? I feel like Nas saying Hip Hop is Dead sparked a fire under this industry's azz and we're reaping the benefits right now.
edit: just realized this isn't dropping until 2013, misunderstood you. This is gonna be a hard album to top in 2013. I don't know what other albums are tentative for next year, but this is definately the forerunner and raising the bar.