Podcasts about stillmatic

Épisode 32 du podcast : Nas a connu de nombreux rebondissement dans sa carrière et nous revenons sur l'une des plus importantes, son retour, sa renaissance après le tournant de l'an 2000. Le run du God's Son qui est une suite de 3 projets que sont "Stillmatic, Lost Tapes & Go'ds Son". Pour parler de tout ça nous sommes avec l'un des plus grand MC de France, le pape en personne Dany Dan qui nous fait l'honneur de sa présence sur notre podcast.Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

In this special episode of ARTdusty, today's guest is a New York City-based poet, Anacaona Rocio Milagro. Anacaona has been writing poetry before most kids know how to write their own name. She obtained her MFA in Poetry from NYU's Poetry program in Paris and holds a Masters in Public Health from Columbia University, and a BA with a double major in Social Anthropology and Journalism/Creative Writing. Her poetry has been published in The BreakBeat Poets Latinext Anthology, Narrative Magazine, LitHub, Oh Dear Magazine, and Raising Mothers. Her “Nine Eleven Poem” is among the Smithsonian Museum's 9/11 archives.  In 2021 she released  “Stillmatic,” a spoken word/Hip-Hop/Jazz single, and in August 2024 she released her first full-length spoken word album, “To Make an Island of A Street Corner." Available on all streaming platforms.Check out her album and book here: https://bit.ly/to-make-an-islandFollow Anacaona Rocio Milagro @poet.anacaonaFollow Substantial Art & Music: https://bio.site/subartandmusic ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

In 2001, Nas made a major comeback after his previous two albums were not received well by fans. After being dissed by Jay-Z, there was talk that his career was on the outs. However, after dropping the album Stillmatic which included the scathing diss track Ether, he rejuvenated his career and reclaimed his crown as the king of hip-hop. https://www.instagram.com/str8_the_clippa?igsh=cTBzNnFhenRkN3Nl&utm_source=qr https://www.tiktok.com/@brandonhetzel996?_t=8pufND8XKmc&_r=1 https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086006336425&mibextid=LQQJ4d

Nasir bin Olu Dara Jones (/nɑːˈsɪər/; born September 14, 1973), known professionally as Nas (/nɑːz/), is an American rapper and entrepreneur. Rooted in East Coast hip hop, he is regarded as one of the greatest rappers of all time.[2][3][4] The son of jazz musician Olu Dara, Nas began his musical career in 1989 under the moniker "Nasty Nas", and recorded demos under the wing of fellow East Coast rapper Large Professor. Nas made his recording debut on Professor's group, Main Source's 1991 song "Live at the Barbeque". Nas's debut album, Illmatic (1994) is considered to be one of the greatest hip hop albums of all time;[5][6] in 2021, the album was inducted into the Library of Congress's National Recording Registry.[7] His second album, It Was Written (1996) debuted atop the Billboard 200 and sold over a quarter-million units in its first week; the album, along with its single "If I Ruled the World (Imagine That)" (featuring Lauryn Hill), propelled Nas into mainstream success.[8] Both released in 1999, Nas's third and fourth albums I Am and Nastradamus were criticized as inconsistent and too commercially oriented, with critics and audiences fearing a decline in the quality of his output. From 2001 to 2005, Nas was involved in a highly publicized feud with Jay-Z, popularized by the diss track "Ether". The feud, along with Nas's subsequent releases Stillmatic (2001), God's Son (2002), and the double album Street's Disciple (2004) helped him restore his critical standing. Nas then reconciled with Jay-Z prior to signing with his then-spearheaded label, Def Jam Recordings in 2006; he adopted a more provocative, politicized direction with the albums Hip Hop Is Dead (2006) and his untitled ninth studio album (2008). In 2010, Nas released Distant Relatives, a collaborative album with Damian Marley that donated its royalties to active African charities. His tenth studio album, Life Is Good (2012) was nominated for Best Rap Album at the 55th Annual Grammy Awards. After thirteen nominations, his thirteenth studio album, King's Disease (2020) won his first Grammy for Best Rap Album at the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards. His five subsequent albums—King's Disease II, Magic (2021), King's Disease III (2022), Magic 2, and Magic 3 (2023)—each received positive reception and were produced entirely by producer Hit-Boy. Nas has been second ranked by The Source on their "Top 50 Lyricists of All Time" list in 2012, fourth on MTV's Annual Hottest MCs in the Game list in 2013, and was named the "Greatest MC of All Time" by About.com in 2014. The following year, Nas was featured on the "10 Best Rappers of All Time" list by Billboard. Outside of recording, he serves as associate publisher of Mass Appeal magazine, and co-founded its spin-off division Mass Appeal Records, a record label which has signed artists including Dave East, N.O.R.E., Run the Jewels, and Swizz Beatz, among others.[9] Nas has released seventeen studio albums since 1994, ten of which are certified gold, platinum or multi-platinum in the U.S. PICTURE: By All-Pro Reels - https://www.flickr.com/photos/joeglo/52380600682/, CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=123357625

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MIDIMarc is a Hip-Hop/Soul producer and recording engineer hailing from Hopkins, South Carolina. MIDIMarc gained recognition on a national and global scale in the mid-2000s through the release of remix albums for Jay-Z's Blueprint titled "The Newprint" in 2005, and Nas' Stillmatic titled "The Day Things Got ILL" in 2007. One of MIDIMarc's most popular remix efforts was his Notorious B.I.G. tribute project entitled Machine Gun Funk (2009) garnering over 100,000 downloads. ​If an artist needs the consumer to not only hear, but FEEL what he or she is saying, MIDIMarc should be on the beat. He brings the soul, like no other. Mixing and mastering music for many artists at the Boom Room recording studio, MIDIMarc is a legend making moves through sound. Check out his website midimarcum.com to explore and buy his newest merchandise, featuring a range of cultural designs on hoodies, t-shirts, and sweatshirts. Support the showMake sure to subscribe to us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Also follow us on Instagram and Facebook @hilltopglove. Sponsored by: BOPs, Lynx Recording Studios, Mid Carolina Service Co., Asylum Digital Recording & Mixing, Celeb Studio Cafe, the Simon Marketing Agency, and TruBrilliance Ent. Become a member of our Patreon channel to get access to full video episodes, early premieres, and bonus content!

In this episode I revisit Nas's "Stillmatic" record. How does it sound in 2024? Hella dope of course. I run through each track and do a someowhat reaction and review. I love this album though. Let's check it out. The Good The Bad and the Ugly.Spotify Link To album: https://open.spotify.com/album/0cLzuJG2UDa0axMQkF7JR6?si=gUlFxDo3SwOukHDhFybzEQCheck out our new homepage at www.thagetback.comCopyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/gangsta-rap-odyssey/donations

Full Stillmatic episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/bonus-episode-88128592 Full The Ecstatic episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/bonus-episode-86935654   Today we're bringing you look behind the curtain of what's happening at our Patreon, where we have hours and HOURS worth of bonus material for all you fellow rap nerds.   These right here are some highlights from our naughties rap album reviews, specifically Nas' 2001 record, Stillmatic, followed by Mos Def's The Ecstatic from 2009. Both incredible records that deserve their shine.   With a stacked guest line up of producer MIGHTHEALTHY, rapper and podcaster Zilla Rocca from Call Out Culture and The Next Movement Podcast's Rob Kheul, these reviews buried deep into our love for Nas and Mos, and where hip hop was at in the naughties.   And of course if we're speaking about Nas in 2001, we HAVE to start with his incendiary beef with Jay-Z, and one of the best diss tracks of all time - Ether.   Show Notes: Ether: Best diss track ever? (02:00) Is Nas the best old rapper? (18:30) 5-Mic Moments on Stillmatic (35:00) Thoughts on One-Mic (49:45) The Ecstatic: Mos Def's Madvillainy (1:01:28) Mos Def compared to Mach-Hommy (1:29:50)   Help support the show and unlock a whole dungeon of rap goodness:   MF DOOM Series

I rank every single album in Nas's discgraphy. Illmatic, It Was Written, I Am..., Nastradamus, Stillmatic, The Lost Tapes, God's Son, Street's Disciple, Hip Hop Is Dead, Untitled, Distant Relatives, Life Is Good, NASIR, The Lost Tapes II, King's Disease, King's Disease 2, King's Disease 3, Magic, Magic 2, Magic 3... every single one My latest mixtape: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/kennymoss/las-sombras My album from earlier this year: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/kennymoss/michael-kennett-smyth My TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kennymccornmilk My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kennymossmusic/ My Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/KennyMossMusic K Hoops: https://www.youtube.com/@UCi73vnUP99wrgMny6_gobrQ Luminous Rec Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luminousrecs/ Marco produced all of 'las sombras' his links: Marco's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marco_h_775/ Marco's beats: https://soundcloud.com/merc-dorr?ref=clipboard&p=i&c=1&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing  

Welcome to another episode of the podcast where we are joined by Inland Empire artist Scoop Ellington! We go over his new project "Everything's Fine", his start to music and upbringing, Stillmatic vs. The Blueprint, being friends with exes, and more! Thank you all for listening every week and be sure to tap into the Patreon for the video version of the pod along with bonus content at patreon.com/ifiletyoutellit. You can also follow us at: instagram.com/scoop_ellington instagram.com/themusichomie instagram.com/ifiletyoutellitpod

This week the crew are joined once again by Raw Wattage to discuss his upcoming project,top 5 all time producers,''Stillmatic'' vs ''It was written'',Large Professor,and of course everything current in the culture.Also,King Prince and Wes Craven rank their top 5 Wu Tang sophmore albums.Tune in for unfiltered Hip Hop discussion. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tavon-prince-nelson/support

In this weeks roundtable I'm joined by Raven Hunter, Kane & Diz Mega to discuss the Top 10 Nas songs. Did your favorite Nasty Nas joint make the list?Follow the podcast on Instagram & Twitter: @b_boypodcastFollow us on Tik Tok: @stillabboyFind us online: www.riplak.com

The 80z Babies pay tribute (mostly) to The Roots' classic fourth studio album entitled Things Fall Apart released February 23, 1999.   Timestamps: (0:22) Why doesn't this album excite Yinka? (1:15) Why aren't Be and Stillmatic albums worthy of tributes? (4:27) A brief mention of Jay Z's Unplugged (6:03) Is Black Through transcendent on this album? (9:45) Where was Yinka? (11:10) Where was Outlaw? (13:30) Did Things Fall Apart become a part of Outlaw's identity? (14:25) Critical reception (16:45) Overarching lowlights (21:21) Common's a pervert (25:38) Overarching highlights (37:03) Track for track analysis (1:10:50) Yinka attempts to make it a classic (1:18:20) Closing thoughts

On this weeks The Last Drop, JB & Khody bring Cognac to Mix & Match. Episode is dedicated to all the loved ones lost this month including JB's good friend KD. Then we get into the 20 year anniversary of God's Son & 21 year anniversary of Stillmatic by Nas. Khody opens up a bottle of H by Hine VSOP Cognac while JB opens up a bottle of Shay by Le Portier VSOP Cognac. As always, sit back, turn your headphones up, don't stop, keep pouring & your balls will thank us. Head over to https://www.manscaped.com/ & use promo code 'TheLastDrop' to receive 20% off on all your purchases.  #Sponsored #ad

B. Cox reviews Nas' sixth studio album God's Son as it turns 20. Capping off a productive year, the Queens emcee released his third project in 12 months following up the classic album Stillmatic and the compilation of unreleased tracks The Lost Tapes. It was seen as a continuation of his "comeback". He dealt with problems and distractions during the recording of the album, including his continued beef with Jay-Z and the death of his mother earlier in the year due to cancer. Despite the setbacks, he released an album that was largely critically acclaimed with production from the likes of Salaam Remi, Alchemist, Ron Brows, Chucky Thompson, Agile, Eminem and Alicia Keys.The album featured three singles: the street anthem "Made You Look", the children inspired "I Can" and "Get Down". It was certified platinum and is often cited as Nas' most personal and candid album.Visit The Vault Classic Music Reviews Onlinewww.vaultclassicpod.comSupport The Vault Classic Music Review on Buy Me A Coffeehttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/vaultclassicpodShow NotesAlbumism: Nas' God's Son turns 20 | Album Anniversaryhttps://albumism.com/features/nas-gods-son-album-anniversaryBBC: 16 Albums That Define 2002 https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/3ClfdFXPBSnc7s4cMBrjl4G/16-albums-that-define-2002FocusOnHipHop: Album Review | Nas - God's Son https://focushiphop.com/2016/06/26/album-review-nas-gods-son/ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-vault-classic-music-reviews-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The 80z Babies cover the fifth studio album from Queensbridge legend Nas.   Timestamps: (0:18) Is this album Tribute worthy? (1:18) Is this album inextricably linked to Blueprint? (2:03) Is this Nas' Makaveli? It's centered around a diss track, and addresses his haters (4:35) Critical Reception. The Source is the only major publication to give it a stellar rating (6:35) Outlaw is disappointed in Nas' catalog (9:26) Is Nas one of the most frustrating Hip Hop artists ever? (13:10) Where was Yinka? (18:45) Where was Outlaw? (20:35) When did 'ether' become a verb? (26:00) Outlaw calls bullshit on the 5 mic rating from The Source. Yinka recaps the How 97 vs Power 105 beef. Why was Nas flirting with Murder INC? (28:35) Outlaw and Yinka unpack their love/hate relationships with both Nas and Jay Z (31:01) Overarching highlights (34:32) Overarching lowlights (35:22) Is '2nd Childhood' Premier's worst beat? (37:43) Track for track analysis (39:15) Exploring Benzino's relationship with Nas (1:03:10) Outlaw makes it a classic

Nouveau numéro de Revue Veritable (Album Review) dans lequel nous parlons du 5ème album de Nas "Stillmatic" sorti le 11 décembre 2001 avec notre invité, le rappeur Ol' Kainry.Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

We take a look at Nas' iconic career from his Illmatic debut at age 19 to his classic comeback album Stillmatic. We talk about his standing as one of the greatest emcees that has ever lived.

Gabe and Collin revisit 2001's hip hop landscape when reviewing Nas's album, Stillmatic. Gabe dives into the history of everything as told by his brother and Collin describes how he was able to listen to explicit CDs behind his mom's back. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In Chapter 3 of our Kam Breakdown, we cruise through KAMNESIA. This is a smooth record and Kam's third. Is it his best? Let's break it down. KAMNESIA dropped in 2001. The same year as Nas's Stillmatic, Esham's Tongues and Yumouth's Thug Lord. How does it compare to the best of that year? This is Kam back from a 6 year hiatus. Original Album Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/album/3D8Scsp3itZCoNbKCFZyS9?si=kjUU7ECbR36gCbLhO-47ag Follow us everywhere! www.rapthrowback.com- Twitter: @rap_throwback- Facebook facebook.com/rapthrowback Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCev110uTFIQB... Beats provided by Dre40oz (Sound Wave) --- Twitter: twitter.com/Dre40oz www.rapthrowback.com We are not affiliated, associated, authorized, endorsed by, or in any way officially connected with the artist! *Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. No copyright infringement intended. ALL RIGHTS BELONG TO THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS*

Thank you to West Philly's own DJ Aktive for coming on my show for an interview! DJ Aktive talked about growing up in West Philly, meeting Will Smith and DJ Jazzy Jeff for the first time, and receiving his first set of turntables. He discussed interning at Power 99 FM, getting his start of touring with Musiq Soulchild, and becoming Janet Jackson's tour DJ. He got into auditioning in Puff Daddy's living room to be the Bad Boy Reunion tour DJ, Kanye getting strict with him for his scratches on the 808s & Heartbreak Tour, and Nas calling him out in the middle of a performance because he didn't know the words to one of the songs on Stillmatic. He also talked about him and Nas discussing a song together for Aktive's upcoming album Chill Vibes Vol. 1, his 2019 debut album The Tour, and DJing for NBC's That's My Jam with Jimmy Fallon. DJ Aktive mentioned that he wants to open up The Philadelphia DJ school to help the youth learn how to DJ and to teach them the history of Hip-Hop. He also has a new album called Chill Vibes Vol. 1 on the way. Stay tuned! DJ Aktive's new song Kool featuring Marsha Ambrosius & Kenyon Dixon is available on all platforms, including Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/kool-feat-marsha-ambrosius-kenyon-dixon-single/1607759020. DJ Aktive's 2019 album The Tour is available on all music platforms, including Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-tour/1470895569. Follow DJ Aktive on Instagram and Twitter: @djaktive Follow me on Instagram and Twitter: @thereelmax. Website: https://maxcoughlan.com/index.html. Website live show streaming link: https://maxcoughlan.com/sports-and-hip-hop-with-dj-mad-max-live-stream.html. MAD MAX Radio on Live 365: https://live365.com/station/MAD-MAX-Radio-a15096. Subscribe to my YouTube channel Sports and Hip Hop with DJ Mad Max: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCE0107atIPV-mVm0M3UJyPg.  DJ Aktive on "Sports and Hip-Hop with DJ Mad Max" visual on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4fM22XS6TY. 

Album of the Day #32: “Stillmatic” By Nas

On this episode, the guys debate between two classic albums from Nas: Illmatic and Stillmatic. They go through track by track and discuss lyrics, beats, samples and how the two albums compare and contrast each other.

B. Cox and J. Owe look back at Nas' fifth album Stillmatic. After a couple of critical disappointments in I Am and Nastradamus in 1999 and the ascent of rival Jay-Z both critically and commercial in the hip-hop game in the new millenium, the Queensbridge emcee launched his "comeback" with this latest effort. Being embroiled in a now legendary beef with Jay-Z for the better part of the year and amid whispers that he was on the decline, Nas emerged with his best album since It Was Written, reconnecting with producers DJ Premier, Large Professor, LES and others. Going back towards his roots of tales of street life and socially conscious lyrics, he completed his comeback with the iconic diss track "Ether", whose aura has only tripled in enormity since it was released on 20 years ago.The album was a critical success as well as a commercial one, selling over 2 million records.Follow The Vault Classic Music Reviews onlinewww.vaultclassicpod.comShow NotesAlbumism: Nas' "Stillmatic" Turns 20 | Anniversary Retrospectivehttps://www.albumism.com/features/tribute-celebrating-20-years-of-nas-stillmaticHot New Hip-Hop: Nas' "Stillmatic Deserves As Much Attention As Its Predecessorhttps://www.hotnewhiphop.com/nas-stillmatic-deserves-as-much-attention-as-its-predecessor-news.98635.htmlAmbrosia For Heads: Nas 'Stillmatic' Turns 15. Here's a Look at Nas' Return To his N.Y. State of Mind. https://ambrosiaforheads.com/2016/12/nas-stillmatic-mtv-diary-illmatic-video/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-vault-classic-music-reviews-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On the latest edition of The Ave Podcast, we break down one of the greatest albums of the 21st Century (for the culture). On Dec. 18, 2001, in the midst of the middle of one of the biggest Hip Hop beefs ever, you know when they say, the Rose that grew from the concrete? Well, through the back & forth beef with Jay-Z, as well as beefing with Rocafella Records (Jay-Z's record label), and the critics turning on him, Nas ended up creating the acclaimed Stillmatic, his 4th studio album. The album re-solidified Nas' name as one of the true Kings of the genre, going on to sell over two million records based off the success. Among other accolades, it also achieved one of the highest honours bestowed on an Hip Hop artist's work: It achieved the mythical 5 Mics status in The Source Magazine. I'm joined by Justis from Beats By Bruises, DJ/Producer DJ Keo, and SSA Family Member Shawn Adonis, as we discuss how important this album was for Nas' career; Takeover vs. Ether and what it meant for Hip Hop; share our Top 3 songs from the album; and much more.

In light of its upcoming 20 year anniversary, we're joined by Manny to look back at Nas' fifth studio album "Stillmatic", a classic which makes up one half of the legendary beef between New York rappers himself and Jay-Z. We talk about the necessity of this album in terms of his career trajectory, the various themes explored and how his current form compares. Timestamps: (00:00) Intro; Spotlight Series #61: Femdot (06:25) Noname potentially quitting music (10:28) New releases: JUICE WRLD (14:56) A Boogie With Da Hoodie EP; Alicia Keys (19:26) Billboard's Top 50 (23:41) Jesy Nelson.. Again… (26:27) Manny Intro (31:06) First introduction to Stillmatic (38:33) Nas' career trajectory at the time, Jay-Z beef (50:55) One Mic (56:16) 2nd Childhood (01:01:14) Rewind (01:07:12) You're The Man (01:17:12) Smokin' (01:22:04) What Goes Around (01:23:54) Stillmatic vs. Blueprint (01:31:37) Ranking in discography (01:33:50) Will Nas return to form? (01:39:12) Closing, Now and Then playlist

Rob Taxpayer month THREE-tinues! Erin finally breaks format! What a week!Clay's New Music PickAnxiety Cat, "Frenzy" (Exxp: 2040)Anxiety Cat, "Monuments" (Exxp: 2041)*Played with permission from the artist and copyright holder*Listen/Purchase: https://anxietycat.bandcamp.com/Erin's New Music Pick #1Mom Rock, "25" (Exxp: 2041) *Played with permission from the artist and copyright holder*Listen/Purchase: https://momrockofficial.bandcamp.com/album/a-song-with-a-happy-end-epErin's New Music Pick #2Free Weed, "Nobody's Perfect" (Exxp: 2041) *Played with permission from the artist and copyright holder*Listen/Purchase: https://gnartapes.bandcamp.com/BONUS REC: Jonathan Something's, "Outlandish Poetica" LIsten/Purchase: https://jonathansomething.bandcamp.com/album/outlandish-poeticaVVVVVFeatured Exxpired Albums:Wu Tang Clan's, "Iron Flag"Nas's "Stillmatic"~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~The Exxpired Music theme, "This Is Not The End" was written and produced by Rob Taxpayer.Join Rob's Song of the Week Club:https://www.patreon.com/songoftheweekclubExplore Rob's extensive discography:https://taxpayers.bandcamp.comhttps://anxietycat.bandcamp.comhttps://trustysnakes.bandcamp.comhttps://trashswan.bandcamp.com****SUPPORT ARTISTS AND MUSICIANS, BUY THEIR MUSIC AND ART****

The Rap Roundtable Wraps Up 2021 With A Bang! To Celebrate The 20 Year Anniversaries Of 'Ether' And 'Stillmatic', Jarv And Cinsere Have Their Long Awaited 'Takeover Vs. Ether' Debate(2:41). Mase Returns To Puts On For The New Wave(31:58). The Guys Discuss Whether The Grammy's Got It Right With Their Best Rapper Nominations(41:45), As Well As Give Some Takes On Benny The Butcher Taking His Talents To Def Jam(47:50). Most Importantly, The 2021 Rap Roundtable Awards Are Handed Out(56:41), And Y'all Already Know That Some Picks Will Be Controversial So Tap In! Thank You To All The Loyal Listeners That Helped Us Grow The Brand This Year, We Love Y'all!

Welcome to the 98th Episode of the Shonen Tapes Podcast! The Shonen Tapes are officially changing their name to the Nas Tapes. The guys discuss the newly release Nas album Kings Disease II, going over what makes this album so good compared to some of Nas's other recent releases. They go over the beat selections, their favorite and least favorite songs, and whether or not Nas is officially getting his groove back. How do you feel about this new album, is it already the front runner for Album of the Year? Make sure to let everyone know how you feel about it by reaching out on all major forms of social media. Follow us HERE to keep up with The Shonen Tapes on social media and your favorite podcast sites! This episode includes: Nas, Kings Disease, Kings Disease 2, Illmatic, Stillmatic, Tyler, the Creator, Call Me If You Get Lost, Jay Z, J.Cole

On the latest episode of AFH's What's The Headline, we review Nas' King's Disease 2 album song by song, and rank it in his catalog: 0:00 Intro 2:05 The Hip-Hop community is still buzzing about The LOX Verzuz Dipset 5:10 Kanye West's second listening party for DONDA included new music featuring The LOX, Griselda and Jay Electronica 16:30 Nas owned the weekend in Hip-Hop with the release of his King's Disease II album 18:00 Overall reactions to Nas King's Disease 2 album 21:30 Comparing Nas' King's Disease II and Life Is Good albums 24:55 Is the King's Disease series Nas' best 1-2 album punch since Stillmatic and God's Son? 29:30 Nas released King's Disease II with no hype and let the music speak for itself 30:43 Nas and Hit-Boy have found a special chemistry. What other great MC/producer combos have arisen later in their careers? 36:53 Nas is in the second prime of his career. What other MCs have done this? 40:12 Nas is unafraid to have guest verses from MCs that might outshine his verse 42:30 Reviewing Nas' King's Disease II song by song 42:40 “The Pressure” sets the tone for the entire album 49:23 Nas gives a masterful history lesson about his relationship with Tupac on “Death Row East” 57:46 “40 Side” is the weak link on King's Disease 2 1:00:04 Nas, EPMD and Eminem all shine on “EPMD 2” 1:03:20 Is Eminem's verse on this song getting the respect it deserves? 1:06:40 Eminem names his list of great MCs on “EPMD 2” and includes Drake but not Kendrick Lamar 1:11:46 “Rare” is a sleeper cut on Nas' King's Disease II 1:13:35 “YKTV” may be the most polarizing song on King's Disease II 1:16:46 “Store Run” is the most “traditional” Nas song on King's Disease II 1:19:30 Nas showcases his incredible wisdom on “Moments” 1:26:00 “Nobody” featuring Lauryn Hill is the best Rap song of the year, so far 1:29:40 Lauryn Hill's verse reminds that she is one of Hip-Hop's greatest MCs 1:32:30 Lauryn Hill is the perfect guest for a song about the serenity of anonymity 1:38:20 Nas details a failed relationship on “No Phony Love” 1:40:40 “Brunch On Sundays” and “Count Me In” are 2 of the least memorable songs on King's Disease II. Would the album have been better without them? 1:44:15 Hit-Boy shows he is a legitimate producer/MC double threat on “Composure” 1:45:54 “My Bible” is Nas at his finest over production that is reminiscent of another legendary producer 1:48:55 “Nas Is Good” is the “cool down” for King's Disease II 1:50:38 Which is better, King's Disease or King's Disease II? 1:51:24 Where does King's Disease II rank in Nas' catalog? 1:53:23 How does King's Disease 2 fare in the race for best Rap album of 2021? 1:55:00 Discussing new music from Pink Siifu, The Black Soprano Family, G Perico, Tanya Morgan, and Flying Lotus. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/whats-the-headline/support

Welcome to the 96th episode of the Shonen Tapes Podcast! On today's episode, the guys dive deep into another one of Nas's classic discography: his 1996 album It Was Written. They discuss what makes the album so good, their likes and dislikes, and ultimately decide where this one sits in Nas's overall discography. They also dive a little deeper into Nas's career, and whether or not the vibes that are in this album fit, or if some of the songs weren't at their usual Nas caliber. This was a jam packed tape discussing a jam packed album, you most definitely will not want to miss this. Make sure to let everyone know how you feel about the album by reaching out on all major forms of social media.Follow us HERE to keep up with The Shonen Tapes on social media and your favorite podcast sites! This episode includes: Nas, Jay-Z, Illmatic, Stillmatic, It Was Written, J. Cole, Kanye West, Lil Uzi Vert, Pusha T, Dr. Dre, Tupac

Gems are timeless... Check out today's throwback episode: Bars: Stillmatic Intro (ft. Nas) ... One of the greatest rappers of all time breaks down the mindset that leads to dropping classics versus being a one-hit wonder. This applies to any high performer and is one of the most difficult things to do. Listen to Nas tell it... #BARS

NAS vs. Jay-Z

Double Whammy

On the first episode of The Rap Lab of 2021, Alfred & QG announce that Erik has permanently joined the show as a co-host and they proceed to take a look at some classic albums and their sequels. The fellas will try and determine if the sequel lived up to the acclaim of the original. Episode highlights include a moment of silence for the recently deceased MF Doom, Alfred comparing Lil Wayne to famous pro athletes, QG giving a ferocious breakdown of Nas' Stillmatic, and Erik going through the entire Run the Jewels catalog.Official Rap Lab Merchandise available now:https://teespring.com/stores/my-store-10494633?page=1Do you have a question that you would like The Rap Lab to answer on a future episode? Email your questions to RapLabPod@Gmail.comFollow the Rap Lab Hosts on Twitter:Alfred - @Soulja_SmoothQG - @Rainbreaker187Rap Lab Twitter: @RapLabPodFollow the Rap Lab Hosts on IG:Alfred - @Soulja_SmoothQG - @rainbreaker187T.O. - @bkcitylegend89Rap Lab IG: @raplabpodRap Lab Art Work Courtesy of Johnny M @johnnymphotosRap Lab Theme Courtesy of J Smith @jhersheymusicFollow Erik @revbarber.mc

A battle of hip-hop heavyweights this week. Jay Z's The Blueprint is the Spin entry, an album that functions as both a statement of success and as a model for how to Grow Old in hip-hop, a genre notorious (in 2001) for not having many artists with long careers (or even lives). Matt talks through Nas' Stillmatic and The Notorious B.I.G.'s Life After Death as other examples of how rappers deal with wealth, fame, and relevance as they mature. And boy howdy the rap beefs we get to talk about in this episode. Here's to "Ether," forever the best diss track.

Randy and Kendall are taking a short break after this one, but they WILL be back. This one is all about sneakers on album covers. It's a good one!

Guest - CJ Johnson - filmmaker / influencer - talking independent film making - when a movie is so bad you have to walk away (Will didn't walk out of the theatre for Welcome To Marwen, but he did stop watching the blu-ray which is a rare occurrence)  - in defense of Beowulf, the various incarnations of Poison Ivy - trying to break into Darko Entertainment - Richard Kelly appreciation & resumeCast - Sundance throwing shade, Boxtalk - the Gyllenhall siblings magic, Patrick Swayze appreciation - NorCal kids rolling hard - Donnie Darko hits the ground weird - Font talk, interesting movie endings - Pluto TV talk, MTV Dating show memories - Jack Palance talk, soundtrack talk - IT & Stephen King talk, 4DXCast - how do you suck a fuck? - Seth Rogan not yet famous enough to be in focus - Jake Gyllenhal - already creepy - Richard Kelly, we’re still rooting for you - Drew Barrymore appreciation, Al Bundy deep cuts - Beverly Hills 24 Hour Fitness memories - witnessing your movie references slowly fade from relevance - Tony Robbins: crushing throughout multiple decades - Patrick Swayze appreciation II, the Catholic Church owns some property - wormhole science, chill out Littlefoot - movies from a little while ago about a little while ago - CarCast, evil bunnies, SexyBeast talk - another party scene with a cool tracking shot - talking Nas, breaking down the Jay Z beef - the best $5 Will ever spent, remembering MTV - Belly appreciation, don’t hurt us Fred Durst - women ‘awakened’ by Devon Sawa in Casper - music video breakdowns, cinematography talk - Chris Robinson resumeCast, Tekashi 6ix9ine talk - Petestrumentals shouts out, Sam through the window 

Notes & Highlights06:15 Playing in the ACC will teach you things about the game that don’t show up on stat sheets – that’s why Bolt 30 camps and clinics were created10:30 This kid refuses to give up – after trying out as a first-year, sophomore and junior, Phaethon walked on as a Demon Deacon his senior year16:40 Use whatever you have to make a difference23:45 If you don’t have a branch of your business that isn’t involved in social impact, people are going to question you – it’s almost a requirement from a branding perspective now27:10 If you’re doing good things, people are going to notice34:15 You don’t necessarily realize you can do something until you see it – representation matters43:00 You know people that just look comfortable on a basketball court, President Obama looked comfortable with the ball in his hands49:15. Illmatic vs Stillmatic

One of the greatest rappers of all time breaks down the mindset that leads to dropping classics versus being a one-hit wonder. This applies to any high performer and is one of the most difficult things to do. Listen to Nas tell it... #BARS

Word on the street( Trump's tariff war), NBA update, MLB update, Stillmatic(nas) review

Young Baca sits down with Maloney of Canadas Breaking Wreckords Radio. Chopped it up about future shows, Stillmatic vs illmatic, the hustle, Valentines Day, LA Hip-Hop, Cali Waves Music Group and Young Baca Productions.

Episode 6! We go through shout outs, hit the Pineapple Express in a deep Stillmatic retrospect.  Subscribe and follow! Also, hit us with your requests  blamblampodcast@gmail.com @don_pachino @chandachamp @blampodcast 

What we doing here is having fun. The mission is to put a smile on peoples face while at the same time learn from each others mistakes and triumphs. Only 10 minutes if you disagree or want to add on pickenboogers@gmail.com or 907-317-0283 get at me and lets help people smile and recognize their greatness. I chose to listen to Stillmatic by @Nas on this episode every now and then you gotta go back. Be on the look out for the Picin Boogers tour and the Millennial Truth Music Experience The trail of your money should die at a smile. This episode is about sometimes fighting in clear sight. Fighting those things that stick to us like boogers - instead of being secretive about all of our struggles. Bang where its evident.

in celebration of Nas album dropping tomorrow (produced by Kanye West) I want to rehash the past and talk a little about my favorite album from Nas. And No, my favorite album from him is not Illmatic. Lets take a trip down memory lane with this album. Beef sparked greatness --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jameel-monroe/support

On this weeks episode we review the albums "My Dear Melancholy" by Weeknd, "Stillmatic" by NaS, "Rough Drafts Pt. 1" by Trevor Jackson, "Sex and Cigarettes" by Toni Braxton, and "A Beautiful Story" by Poodieville.    Apple Music TRC 111 Playlist Tidal TRC 111 Playlist Best On Shuffle WANT YOUR PROJECT REVIEWED? EMAIL US trc@thereportcardlve.com Twitter The Report Card https://twitter.com/trcpodcastlive Ambitious Ace https://twitter.com/AmbitiousAce Instagram The Report Card https://www.instagram.com/trcpodcast/ Ambitious Image https://www.instagram.com/ambitiousimage/ Subscribe To The Podcast On All Platforms Itunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-report-card-podcast/id1091629614?mt=2 iHeart Radio https://www.iheart.com/podcast/the-report-card-podcast-27572876/ Google Play Music https://play.google.com/music/m/Ies7cjhislcwjbmqhbygpdbyepm?t=The_Report_Card_Podcast Also available On iHeart Radio Soundcloud Stitcher Libsyn TuneIn Facebook Tumblr Google+ Grade Scale A+ 100 Classic A 99-96 Classic A 95-92 Amazing A- 92 Amazing B+ 91 Fire B 90-88 Fire B 87-84 Dope B- 83 Dope C+ 82 Solid C 81-79 Solid C 78-75 Average C- 74 Average D+ 73 Needed Work D 72-70 Needed Work D 69-65 Trash F -65 Trash   Like...Comment...Subscribe...Review Thank you to everyone who listens weekly.

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When our powers combine, we are the Tripod Pengyous!! This episode Jefferey argues for “traditional values”  in relationships and the fun of scary movies; Hershel expresses his love of Bo Jackson and older role models; Crunchy retells one of the greatest hip hop battles of all time and talks a lot of sh*t. All that … Continue reading Episode #18 – Evil Dead’s Techmo Bowl is Stillmatic Bro! →

Josh and John discuss bad 2000s fashion, why GOAT lists suck and the 15th Anniversary of Nas' Stillmatic, Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers