Released 6 years ago this August
King's Disease
Nas · 2020
38 min · 13 tracks · alternative hip-hop · gangsta rap · hardcore hip-hop
A reflective blend of sharp lyricism and smooth production, capturing wisdom forged through experience.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- reflective moments of wisdom
- steady flow with lyrical depth
- short tracks for quick engagement
- thoughtful listening during reflection
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking extended musical journeys
- prefer upbeat party anthems
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Shows continued vitality and relevance in Nas's long career.
- Themes
- Black cultural resilience· personal struggles· hip-hop legacy
- Career context
- Upon the release of 'King's Disease' in August 2020, Nas was in a significant phase of his career, marking his 13th studio album. This project came after a series of collaborations and a celebrated partnership with producer Hit-Boy, which revitalized his sound. It followed the critically acclaimed 'Nasir' (2018), showcasing his continued relevance in hip-hop.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Jay-Z· Rakim· The Notorious B.I.G.
- If this clicks, go next to
- King's Disease II — Continues the themes of reflection and growth with fresh production.
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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The Waters by Mick Jenkins — Explores introspective themes and blends lyrical depth with soulful, atmospheric beats.All-Amerikkkan Badass by Joey Bada$$ — Features socially conscious lyrics paired with polished, hip-hop production reminiscent of Nas's style.
Tracklist
New here? Start with "King’s Disease".
- 1 King’s Disease Start here 1:51
- 2 Blue Benz 2:21
- 3 Car #85 3:28
- 4 Ultra Black 3:18
- 5 27 Summers 1:42
- 6 Replace Me 2:50
- 7 Til the War Is Won 3:21
- 8 All Bad 3:48
- 9 The Definition 2:01
- 10 Full Circle 3:51
- 11 10 Points 3:04
- 12 The Cure 3:52
- 13 Spicy 2:46
What to play next
This album is considered a Late Career Highlight in Nas's catalog. Shows continued vitality and relevance in Nas's long career.
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