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Untitled

Nas · 2008

57 min · 16 tracks · alternative hip-hop · gangsta rap · hardcore hip-hop

A poignant exploration of race and identity through immersive beats and incisive lyrics.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic exploration of identity themes
  • wave-like pacing for reflective moments
  • poignant lyrical depth and insight
  • engaging narrative throughout the album

Maybe skip if you want

  • seek instant gratification tracks
  • prefer upbeat party anthems

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on July 11, 2008, 'Untitled' is Nas's eighth studio album, following the critically acclaimed 'Hip Hop Is Dead.' At this point in his career, Nas was grappling with both commercial pressures and a desire to push artistic boundaries, leading to a more politically charged and socially aware record than some of his earlier works.
Stylistic neighbors
Jay-Z· Rakim· The Notorious B.I.G.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Queens Get the Money 2:12
  • 2 You Can’t Stop Us Now 3:05
  • 3 Breathe 3:34
  • 4 Make the World Go Round 3:49
  • 5 Hero 4:00
  • 6 America 3:52
  • 7 Sly Fox 4:23
  • 8 Testify 2:46
  • 9 N.I.G.G.E.R. (The Slave and the Master) 4:33
  • 10 Untitled 2:51
  • 11 Fried Chicken 2:50
  • 12 Project Roach 1:48
  • 13 Y’all My Niggas 4:16
  • 14 We’re Not Alone 5:40
  • 15 Black President 4:29
  • 16 Like Me 3:47

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata