KD3 keeps Nas in the relevancy conversation because his voice is still impactful, calling to action when some might say he doesn’t need to do this anymore. It’s a lesson in purposeful storytelling and aging with grace.
Now on their fourth cooperative LP, the duo has become a lethal force in the rap world, and this latest might be the team’s best yet.
The most no-nonsense entry in the KD series.
Nas' career is literally like a parabola
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King’s Disease III is the best in the series. NaS continues to become more and more comfortable with being contemporary, but still just doing him. This album is so satisfying. It’s amazing to see him so hungry this late in his career.
Don't mind Nas, he's just casually enjoying his career's 4th prime - this time by crafting a very strong movement of flat-out victory music with the occasional reminiscent track back to older, tougher days. Hit-Boy's beats tinker and change so many times per song compared to your average rap production, you almost don't mind if the beat starts a bit meh because it usually ends up great by the end. As far as I'm concerned, they're easily 3/3 (4/4 with Magic included). Once A Man, Twice A Child ... read more
66th Grammys Reviews Part 26: King's Disease III by Nas
All I can say after listening to all of the nominees for Best Rap Album - I will be upset if this does not win. KD3 is CRISP and it's got a unique combination of illustrative, impact lyrics and stellar production value.
Full ranking can be viewed here: https://www.albumoftheyear.org/user/kgarino/list/159094/66th-grammys-nominations-ranked/
Album rating (By personal enjoyment✔️, Not by quality❗):
8/10
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Yet another great album from Nas, the lyrics, the beats, the delivery, everything works together amazingly
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Track ratings (By personal enjoyment✔️, Not by quality❗)
Ghetto Reporter - 8.5/10
Legit - 8/10
Thun - 8/10
Michael & Quincy - 8/10
30 - 8.5/10
Hood2Hood - 8.5/10
Recession Proof - 8/10
Reminisce - 8.5/10
Serious Interlude - 8/10
I'm on Fire - 8/10
WTF SMH - 8.5/10
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1 | Ghetto Reporter 2:36 | 87 |
2 | Legit 3:22 | 88 |
3 | Thun 3:26 | 91 |
4 | Michael & Quincy 2:47 | 90 |
5 | 30 2:18 | 83 |
6 | Hood2Hood 3:00 | 86 |
7 | Recession Proof 3:03 | 81 |
8 | Reminisce 3:33 | 86 |
9 | Serious Interlude 2:58 | 80 |
10 | I'm on Fire 2:29 | 84 |
11 | WTF SMH 3:48 | 77 |
12 | Once a Man, Twice a Child 3:59 | 88 |
13 | Get Light 2:52 | 86 |
14 | First Time 2:44 | 87 |
15 | Beef 3:05 | 87 |
16 | Don't Shoot 2:32 | 81 |
17 | Til My Last Breath 3:10 Bonus Track | 82 |
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