Nas - Magic (Discussion Thread)

[Illeye buckmatic]

Never on schedule but always on time

 

[spliz]

Whoa whoa whoa. This REAL?!!

 

[Deltron]

Whoa whoa whoa. This REAL?!!

@Life is Good isn't it?

 

[Ziggiy]

Even leaving skills out of the equation Nas's longevity puts him over everyone. I don't see how anyone can have Big and Pac over him while deceased for well over a decade.

Nas's pen isn't as sharp as it used to be but his music is still at a high level and he's figured out how to age gracefully on mic. Most rappers run out of gas and have nothing to say well before 40. Nas still sounds inspired.



I've listened to some RD lately and I don't think Jay at his best is anywhere close to Nas on Illmatic and IWW. That's not a slight because I don't feel anyone has ever rapped at a level that high.

 

[ThirdAct]

Since 2020
3 new albums (Grammy, Grammy nominated)
VideoMusicBox Documentary
New Big Investments / IPOs
HipHop Museum stuff
podcast
Masterclass
+more

This dude been mad active and he almost 50.

Going deeper like I grew a new inch on my dikk

It's real inspiring, makes me want to work harder

 

[Rhyse]

Tyheim

I think he was Father to one one of Roxanne Shante kids and we know how much Nas respects her and acknowledges her inspiration. I’m sure she and her kid will respect that if the song is in fact about him.

 

[Rhyse]

Gotta respect how Nas continues to put out great music, elevate his career, finances, and makes opportunities for others. And he does it all without shytting on people or doing shady business. And can still go back to Queens. Respect.

 

[Code]

how the fukk is this man not embarrassed? nas is more active than his whole label combined

 

[Eye Cue DA COLI GAWD]

Have you ever had that moment where life is just coming to you so easy? Decisions are producing desired results. Your most creative shyt just comes out so effortless. Showing love and getting it in return.

It's like that moment has been ongoing for Nas for like 3 years.

It don't even feel like competition music, just an outlet of thought, passion, and wisdom.

Damn, I'm sounding my age

STFU

 

[Life is Good]

“When you been in it this long it’s gone to look like it’s MAGIC.”-Nas

 

[Dylmatic]

I think it should be noted that there's only one track with features and it has DJ Premier probably doing scratches on it.
Both King's Disease had guests singing hooks and modern rappers who were either more melodic or trap sounding artists.

This one feels more like a "traditional" straightforward rap album if you know what I mean, it will probably sound more like The Cure or Nobody than 27 Summers or YKTV.
And I really like that.

 

[prophecypro]

I think it should be noted that there's only one track with features and it has DJ Premier probably doing scratches on it.
Both King's Disease had guests singing hooks and modern rappers who were either more melodic or trap sounding artists.

This one feels more like a "traditional" straightforward rap album if you know what I mean, it will probably sound more like The Cure or Nobody than 27 Summers or YKTV.
And I really like that.

Especially with that album cover and back and some of the track titles

 

[TheLostOnes]

Fred

 

[CHERUB]

Nas don’t give a fukk about Versuz and has said so himself. I doubt he pays it any mind

Nah Nas is a Virgo. He knows exactly what verzuz is and prolly tunes in to most on the low. that being said im taking my time to roll up tonight gon get high as fukk vibing to this shyt

 

[HNIC973]

Even leaving skills out of the equation Nas's longevity puts him over everyone. I don't see how anyone can have Big and Pac over him while deceased for well over a decade.

Nas's pen isn't as sharp as it used to be but his music is still at a high level and he's figured out how to age gracefully on mic. Most rappers run out of gas and have nothing to say well before 40. Nas still sounds inspired.



I've listened to some RD lately and I don't think Jay at his best is anywhere close to Nas on Illmatic and IWW. That's not a slight because I don't feel anyone has ever rapped at a level that high.

Hard to be when the only competition is your younger self