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God's Son |  | Artist: Nas
Label: Columbia
Category: Music
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Rating:  26 reviews
Sales Rank: 4122
Format: Explicit Lyrics
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
EAN: 5099750981122
ASIN: B00007BHB7
Release Date: December 16, 2002
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| Tracks:
| • | Get Down | | • | The Cross | | • | Made You Look | | • | Last Real N**** Alive | | • | Zone Out feat. Bravehearts | | • | Hey Nas feat. Kelis and Claudette Ortiz | | • | I Can | | • | Book Of Rhymes | | • | Thugz Mansion (N.Y) feat. 2pac | | • | Mastermind | | • | Warrior Song feat. Alicia Keys | | • | Revolutionary Warfare feat. Lake | | • | Dance | | • | Heaven |
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Amazon.co.uk Review
Despite its grandiose title, IGod's Son/I features a semi-repentant Nas. After his stunning idebut/i, many moons ago, it's been downhill ever since for the New York MC. Embroiled in petty spats, overblown productions, large paydays and a huge case of ego-itus, his original brilliance seemed lost forever. pHowever the two-disc IGod's Son/I is a return to form. The first single, "Made You Look" is a barnstorming collaboration with Fat Joe. "The Book of Rhymes" is Nas back to his lyrical best, once again showing himself as the real inheritor to Rakim's MC crown. Nas goes deep into the funk on "Get Down", which features a heavy chunk of James Brown, another echo of Rakim's work to which Nas has openly aspired to. There are unsavoury moments. Nas's referral to sleeping with hookers on "Pussy Killz" veers between a sexual-health warning and a tongue lashing of women in general. He also advocates the creationist theory on "Dance". Perhaps he's trying to get the Texas Christian vote? However, such lyrical theorising will probably pass most by--those who just want to hear the beats. On this, IGod's Son/I delivers particularly well, especially with the Alicia Keys-enhanced tribalist "Warrior's Song". pIGod's Son/I suffered heavy bootlegging prior to release and the track listing changed radically. Plenty of (good) material wasn't officially released--undoubtedly there's another iLost Tapes/i album on the way. Tupac's appearance on "Thugz Mansion" is proof positive that the Tupac impersonator out there is doing very good business. Why didn't they work the same trick with Elvis? I--Jake Barnes/I
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 Emotional, Detailed, Vivid Hip Hop by the G.O.D. December 18, 2002
dorian (london, United Kingdom)
18 out of 19 found this review helpful
This was a big suprise. Stillmatic was good, but this was a revelation to me. In "Get Down" nas once again proves that no one tells a narrative quite like him. Its followed by the eminem produced "The Cross" one of the highlights of the album. Nas tells it like it is- he paved the way and influenced a genration of aspiring rappers. Its his burden. His Cross. The beat is supplied by Eminem ,very simplistic but so effective. It works. A classic nas cut. Next "Made you look" this is such a dope track . A cut that can be played in the clubs but is in no way an overly commerical track. Next is the "Last Real Nigga Alive" in which nas takes us back to the early years of his career and his rivalry with B.I.G and Jay z. It also explains his relative absence from the rap scene following "It Was Written"- he had to tend to his sick mother (who died during the making of this album). Other standouts are "Revolutionary Warfare" and "Warriors Song" with alicia keys. "I can" is a history lesson for us all. Alot of people say it could have done with the kids chorus but its not all that bad.One of my favourites has to be the Alchemist produced "Book of Rhymes" which has Nas reading fragments of his rhymes from a scrap book before discarding them , turning the page and starting on another rhyme. He does this frequently on the track, and its a fantastic "concept" song. Concepts are not new for nas. On "It Was Written" it was "I Gave u Power" where he rapped from a gun's point of view (which likely influenced 2pac to write "me and my girlfriend") and on "stillmatic" it was "rewind" where he told a story backwards. The cut people are not feeling is "Zone Out". its not bad. the beat is original and dope and nas drops some great rhymes- too bad jungle and Wizz cant keep up but then again who can with nas? "Hey Nas" is an enjoyable little ditty with kelis, and the emotional "Dance", a dedication to his mother must rank as one of the most moving cuts ever in hip hop. Nas has been a victim of his own debut which forever marked him out as one of the greatest of his generation. I also have to send a shout out to Salaam Remi. He provides the beats for about 5 of the songs on this album. If he doesnt become hot property after this album it would be an injustice. The BONUS cd is a bit of a disappointment- theres just a picture slide and some new cuts but where are the interiviews with nas??. videos?? it seems pointless. However the songs are ok- "The G.O.D." is fun, "P***y Kills" could have done with less of the misogyny because it does warn us about the dangers of unprotected sex. The freestyle wasnt as dope as i was expecting but its not wack. with this album he has come full circle. He can now state his case for being considered the greatest of all time. Tupac will always be an icon, but for sheer lyrical ability nas has very few peers. Thank u Nas.U have restored my faith in hip hop.
Great follow up to Stillmatic, but this time more hip-hop December 17, 2002
9 out of 10 found this review helpful
God's Son is a more mature album than any of Nasir Jones's previous efforts. The title of his latest instalment to the Nas series suggests there is a religious/spiritual undertone to this album, this is not entirely the case. Nas has not left all his deep thoughts and militancy on Stillmatic where he vents his frustration on issues such as oppression, poverty, racism realism. Songs such as "Heaven", "Thugz Mansion" (featuring 2pac) and in particular "Revolutionary Warfare" demonstrate his effectiveness in voicing his opinions due to the emotive language he uses. Another heartfelt song "Dance" is a tribute to his mother who recently passed away. Apart from the songs mentioned above the rest of the album is real hip-hop. The beats, tunes, production and rhyme style are what hip-hop is all about, and this album has it all. "The Cross" (which happens to be produced by Eminem) and "Made You Look" in particular are excellent hip-hop joints. Nas' new album seems to be the only current well known rapper's album around representing real hip-hop, whereas Jay-Z's "The Blueprint-2", Xzibit's "Man vs. Machine", Ja Rule's "The Last Temptation" and Snoop Dogg's "Paid The Cost To Be The Boss" all seem to have major elements of commerciality, pop r'n'b contained within them. In conclusion God's Son is a few touches more underground than Stillmatic, but it's this fact may cement his place as the best, realest and most intelligent MC of today. Jay-Z may be the self-professed Sinatra of rap, but the fact is Nas is the best MC in rap, and that speaks volume. - Usman Majid
God's Son brings the Holy Spirit December 13, 2002
Steven Butler (London)
15 out of 18 found this review helpful
If you are talking straight lyricists - artists who can paint pictures in your mind with the use of clever wordplay, metaphors and words with double-meanings, it doesn't get any better than Nas and GZA. Both steeped in consciousness, MC battles, commercial success and New York City folklore, you would be hard-pressed to find any two MCs better than the Queens and Brooklyn-natives.pGod's Son Across The BellypThis may be Nas' best album, lyrically. And in a pure sign of maturation and self-confidence, Nas selected production that is complimentary rather than overpowering. The music plays more like a soundtrack than a jukebox. To flip a phrase from Jadakiss : Nas doesn't use beats for help, he helps the beats.pGod's Son is a theme album, a rare occurrence in Hip-Hop, where an artist is able to stay disciplined enough to emphasize a handful of important points over music that forces you to listen to the album rather than simply bump it in your system or leave it on as background music. No track-skipping necessary. You actually want to go where Nas is taking you.pDon't get it wrong, cuts like "Made You Look," "Revolutionary Warfare," and those on a bonus disc (there are 17 tracks altogether), certainly make your head bob and nod, but the star of the show is Nas' matchless ability to paint a picture. He is Hip-Hop's best pure novelist. Not story-teller, but novelist. On this album Nas shows that there is a difference. pAnyone who missed the Nasty Nas who blazed "New York State of Mind" in his 1994 debut album, Illmatic, need not worry, he has returned, as God's Son. And you don't have to wait long, Nas sets it off in the album's first track, "Get Down," (murdering an instrumental that Wise Intelligent from the Poor Righteous Teachers obliterated almost 12 years ago). That same flow of commentary, description and parables is evident on virtually every other cut on the album. Nas thoroughly addresses Jay-Z's legitimate criticism and that of others over which Nas will appear today - the materialistic, misogynist player; or the grand wazier? On this album Nas is 90% wise man. Finally.pThe track that is sure to get everyone's attention - indeed already has everyone talking - is "Last Real N**** Alive" where Nas takes you behind the genesis of some of the drama taking place in the early '90s NYC Hip-Hop scene between Bad Boy (Biggie) and Wu-Tang (Raekwon) and Nas' relationship with both, and he even fits Jay-Z's emergence into that context. Deep and short. Nas gets it all done in a couple of minutes.pThe initial reaction to learning that DJ Premier, Large Professor and Irv Gotti were nowhere to be found was that of surprise. It appeared that Nas was committed to marrying his foundational style with hot commercial tracks and an established squad. It looked like finally Nas might be able to have the best of both worlds, if he could figure out how to merge properly with Ja' Rule and Ashanti without having to show us how down with Murder Inc. he really was. Handsigns and all.pNas obviously thought better of it and decided that his soul was more important than having it all. He "found" a gem of a producer in Salaam Remi, who has been putting it down for years, and an a la carte of production from Eminem, Alchemist, Chucky Thompson and even Alicia Keyes. Don't know how, but it works. Not necessarily feeling the collaboration with 2Pac in "Thugz Mansion" or "Zone Out" which features Bravehearts but these are a mere distraction rather than a disruption that destroys the album flow.pDon't expect Stillmatic II. It isn't that kind of party. Nas is more sage and teacher than baller or avenging rapper. He's social commentator, "Look how we treat pregnancy, women in the 'hood. Our values so low. Our values are no good." ("Book of Rhymes"); He's Big Brother, "B-boys and B-girls, listen up, you can be anything in the world , in God we trust. An architect, doctor, maybe an actress, but nothing comes easy it takes much practice..." ( "I Can"). And most poignantly of all he's a grieving son, mourning the loss of his mother on "Dance."pHe is - God's Son, with the soul and Holy Spirit of Hip-Hop.
Nas The Resurrection March 2, 2003
Grant (Bexleyheath, Kent United Kingdom)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
RELEASING HIS latest album, #8216;God#8217;s Son#8217;, Nasir Jones should finally silence his critics, resurrect his once failing career and claim back the crown of New York from commercially driven opponent Jay-Z.brWith #8216;God#8217;s Son#8217; Nas has reverted to the street poet so evident in his first two offerings (Illmatic, It was Written), detaching himself from the pop-rap tendencies apparent in his albums #8216;I am#8217; and, more damaging to his career, the market driven Nastradamus. br#8216;God#8217;s Son#8217; is a testament to Nas#8217; talents and his ability to recapture the fans from his first two offerings and draw back the disillusioned fans that tired of his commercially driven antics. br#8216;God#8217;s Son#8217;, Nas#8217; sixth album includes the talents of Kelis, Claudette Ortiz (of City High), Alicia Keys, the Brave hearts, and Tupac.br#8216;God#8217;s Son#8217; is Nas#8217; most heartfelt and truthful album to date, focusing largely on his relationship with his mother, such as #8216;Dance#8217; a tribute to his deceased mother.brHis songs also contain a message, be it, #8216;Dance#8217;, #8216;Last real n**** alive#8217; a tale of the state of hip hop, his career and the reason behind his well publicised beefs, or #8216;I Can#8217; a song preaching the ancestry of African empires, and the European aggression that dominated it. brNas#8217; most creative track however must be that of #8216;Book of Rhymes#8217; in which he leafs through his notebooks reading excerpts of verses written throughout his career, some which work, some that fail. However the way in which it is done and some of the rhymes heard illustrates Nas#8217; lyrical genius making his inspired content unmistakable to the ear.brAlso featuring the production talents of Salaam #8216;The Chameleon#8217; Remy, Alchemist, Alicia Keys (#8216;Warrior Song#8217;) and Eminem (#8216;The Cross#8217;), and excerpts from songs such as the James Brown track #8216;The Boss#8217; #8216;God#8217;s Son#8217; contains not only excellent lyrical content, but delivered over mesmerising beats where words and beats intertwine to produce Nas#8217; finest album since Illmatic.br#8216;God#8217;s Son#8217; is a must for all hip-hop devotees. The real Nas-#8216;God#8217;s Son#8217; has risen and has come back to snatch the New York crown.
Ya boys shinin'........GODS SON November 21, 2004
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I personally think that this album rivals Stillmatic, the supposedly next best album to the legendary Illmatic. The beats on the album range from soul/funk breaks(Get down, Revolutionary Warfare) to moody/raw baselines and strings (The Cross) to chilled out emotional instrumentals (Dance, Thugz Mansion, Heaven). It is on these type of songs (Dance, Thugz Mansion, Heaven) that the album comes into its own. Nas' lyrics are sharp throughout but his words on these songs transpire into beautifully emotive poetry - conscious and retro-spective on 'thugz mansion', mourning on the loss of his dear mother (R.I.P Miss Anne Jones) on 'dance', and powerful and thought provoking on 'Heaven'.br All of the songs on this album are of the best Nas has ever produced, and put 90% of the other rappers in the game today to shame. There are only two minor down points, 'zone out' - due to the quality of the guest appearances and the uninspiring 'hey nas' which is slightly off point and unrelevant to the rest of the album. Overall though this is a superb album which deserves 4 and 1/2 stars, although it is closer to 5 than 4- note the score.
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