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King's Disease III

Nas · 2022

51 min · 17 tracks · alternative hip-hop · gangsta rap · hardcore hip-hop

A reflective blend of sharp lyricism and soulful production that encapsulates Nas' enduring relevance.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady flow with thoughtful lyrics
  • reflective moments for deep thinking
  • short tracks for quick engagement
  • consistent themes of resilience
  • soulful production with sharp insights

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer longer, sprawling albums
  • seek instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Late Career Highlight — Continues to showcase Nas' lyrical depth and relevance in contemporary hip-hop.
Themes
systemic injustice· hip-hop legacy· soulful reflection
Career context
Released on November 11, 2022, 'King's Disease III' is the third installment in a series that revitalized Nas' career, following 'King's Disease II' from 2021. This album continues his collaboration with Hit-Boy, marking a significant creative partnership that has garnered both commercial success and critical acclaim during a late-career resurgence.
Stylistic neighbors
Jay-Z· Rakim· The Notorious B.I.G.
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Tracklist

New here? Start with "Ghetto Reporter".

  • 1 Ghetto Reporter Start here 2:36
  • 2 Legit 3:22
  • 3 Thun 3:26
  • 4 Michael & Quincy 2:47
  • 5 30 2:18
  • 6 Hood2hood 3:00
  • 7 Recession Proof 3:03
  • 8 Reminisce 3:33
  • 9 Serious (interlude) 2:58
  • 10 I'm on Fire 2:29
  • 11 Wtf Smh 3:48
  • 12 Once a Man, Twice a Child 3:59
  • 13 Get Light 2:52
  • 14 First Time 2:44
  • 15 Beef 3:05
  • 16 Don't Shoot 2:32
  • 17 Til My Last Breath 3:10

What to play next

This album is considered a Late Career Highlight in Nas's catalog. Continues to showcase Nas' lyrical depth and relevance in contemporary hip-hop.

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King's Disease II
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King's Disease II

2021

Precedes the current album with a similar blend of themes and production style.
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