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Hip Hop Is Dead

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  • Audio CD (December 19, 2006)
  • Original Release Date: 2006
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Def Jam
  • ASIN: B000JVSZIY
  • Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Music
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (148 customer reviews)
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Given its provocative title, it's no surprise that parts of Hip Hop Is Dead feel like an elegy of sorts. Nas practically came into the game looking backwards (see "Memory Lane" off Illmatic) but he seems more nostalgic than ever with tracks like "Where Are They Now?," "Carry on Tradition," "Can't Forget About You," and the title song which all focus on rap's past. This reminiscing can only fan the dim candle fans keep lit for Nas, hopeful that he'll make a full return to his former glory. But, once again, the rapper teases and falls short. As has become habit, Nas does manage to knock out a handful of excellent songs ("Can't Forget" and "Play on Playa" for example), along with a handful of awful fare (none worse than "Who Killed It," Nas's disastrous attempt to channel the spirit of '30s gangster actor Edward G. Robinson), and a few forgettable filler songs. The production is similarly uneven though Kanye West's and Will.I.Am's contributions are reliably listenable. The biggest shortcoming is that given it's title Hip Hop Is Dead aspires to be an event album but it never delivers on that promise despite the heady symbolism of former rival Jay-Z joining him on "Black Republicans." In the end, this is another good, not great album. Hip-hop isn't dead and neither is Nas but both could use a shot of life. --Oliver Wang

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One of the greatest MCs to ever pick up a microphone, Nas has watched as his beloved hip-hop has gone from its innocent days of B-boy battles and lyrical sport to today's fake-posturing and commercial excesses, and he's got something to say about it. Throughout his storied career, which began with 1994's classic Illmatic and has spanned the last decade with over 12 million albums sold Nas has been more than just the genre's foremost lyricist and thinker. He has become a statesman, some would argue hip-hop's conscience. As evidenced by last year's highly-publicized reconciliation with longtime adversary JAY-Z, and his subsequent signing to Def Jam recordings, Nas has shown that actions speak louder than words: unity is more powerful than divisiveness. The time has come for hip-hop to grow. Now, with the. December 19th release of his long-awaited Def Jam debut- the aptly-titled Hip Hop Is Dead- Nas returns to his role as mentor and teacher, his legendary mic skills as sharp as ever, and takes today's young rappers back to school. The lesson? Hip-Hop- as Nas see's it- is very much alive.

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Buy this album if you like Hip Hop, buy this album if you like music. Enrique A. Lopez  |  43 reviewers made a similar statement
This is why that he is still one of the best in the game today. E.J. Rupert  |  31 reviewers made a similar statement
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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Nas says it best "Hip-Hop Is Dead" January 26, 2007
Format:Audio CD
It is with Nas as it is with most of our favourite rappers (Common, Talib Kweli, Snoop Dogg etc.), every time they release an album everyone has their fingers crossed that the beats will be on point. Unlike some of our other favourite entertainers (Jay-Z, The Game etc.) who seem to be magnets for hot beats, Nas seems to repel them at times. However, with production credits including Dr. Dre, Kanye West, Will I.Am (man of the moment) & Scott Storch Nas (or Def Jam) weren't taking any chances this time around. Moreover as if the idea that they would be competing for album space with such heavy weights lit some fire up they as*@$, Salaam Remi and L.E.S. really step their game up. In fact its L.E.S. who ends up with the best beat on the album on "Black Republicans"

Another thing that has had fans losing their breathe from anxiety attacks is the first single(s) which are never a good indication of what to expect from the album, "Thief's Theme" was grimy but Street's Disciple was more mellow and moody. "If I Ruled The World" and "I Owe You" had a more pop appeal but the respective albums had a street edge to them. On occasion he's been able to release a single that embodies the feel of the whole album e.g. "I Made You Look", "Nas Is Like", "Hate Me Now" and "Hip-Hop Is Dead." Although not the best track on the album but if you like it, you'll like the rest of the album.

Loyalty to his crew has also tended to drag Nas down in the past as he tended to give too much shine to his QB brethren who are, to put it mildly, less talented than he is. This time around he surrounds himself with the cream of the hip-hop crop i.e. The Game, Jay-Z & Snoop Dogg who all had hot selling albums out around the same time as his release , Not to mention Kanye West & Will I.Am who are always news worthy.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Another incredible addition to Nas's catalog December 29, 2006
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Nasir Jones once again makes his case for best rapper alive on his ninth LP and first for Def Jam Records, "Hip Hop Is Dead." This is an album unlike any he has ever done before, an extremely focused yet diverse record that covers a lot of topics and shines in many areas. This could be referred to as a concept album, because most of the disc has Nas commenting on the current state of hip hop and looking back to the past while striving to move forward as well. The album art depicts a somber funeral. Lyrically, Nas is just himself, showing his amazing vocabulary, metaphors, wordplay, emotion, and intelligence constantly. A few songs, such as "Where Are They Now" and "Who Killed It" are genius concept songs the likes of "Rewind," and others show a Nas that we haven't seen in recent years, one who makes effective, accessible rap songs like "Play on Playa" and "Hustlers." Musically, "Hip Hop Is Dead" is also very impressive. Nas enlists his tried and true producers L.E.S. and Salaam Remi for a few tracks but also gets beats from Scott Storch, Kanye West, Will.i.am, and Dr. Dre, creating an all-star cast of producers. "Hip Hop Is Dead" is a very interesting and enjoyable album, one that will not be remembered among Nas's definitive albums but certainly a highlight to a long career of consistently excellent rap records. I highly recommend "Hip Hop Is Dead" and consider it one of the top rap albums of 2006.

The album begins with the hard-hitting "Money Over Bulls...," a gritty sounding track where Nas angrily drops some raw philosophy, a promising start. "You Can't Kill Me" tells a story as only Nas can. I really like "Carry On Tradition," a Scott Storch-produced anthem where he pledges to stay true to the founders of hip hop. The next track is one that I enjoyed a ton.
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5.0 out of 5 stars STRAIGHT DOPE December 31, 2006
By W. LEE
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I am speechless. Absolutely phenomenal. The new crop of KRAPPERS (Korny Rappers) need to sit down and take a lesson from a REAL MC. Today's HIP HOP is not only DEAD, but trash, garbage, and smelly like dirty underthings. Today's Hip Hop is an insult and an affront to every Hip Hopper dead or alive. It is a disgraceful perversion of hip hop culture. being a Ny Born Hip Hop head who was there for the days of THE ROXY and THE FUN HOUSE and the LQ, today's HIP HOP is something I don't listen to, buy, or understand. It is a sick deluded view of street life. This album, on the other hand, reflects the true soul of HIP HOP. In fact, PUBLIC ENEMY'S new album REBIRTH is just as good, but because BLACK RADIO plays who they are paid to play, P.E.'s new album while brilliant as NAS' WORK has been ignored. Hopefully the day will come when the OLD SCHOOL returns to claim their position. Hoepfully, with the shock waves from NAS' work and the NEW P.E. joint, the days of mummbly mouthed, violent, jerky, dope laced, women bashing, money aggrandizing, anti-humanistic "Hip Slop" and "Krappers" will disappear from the face of the earth. I am sick of gold, weed, blunts, death and naked women. FIGHT THE POWER!
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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Nas has always and will always be an ICON is the Rap Industry, because he brings what so many mainstream rappers, like Jay Z, don't bring and that is "Conscious" rap. The social, political, educational, economical, and spiritual challenges facing the most feared and most disrespected population in America, is always addressed in Nas's albums and this one is nooo different!!

Call it what you want, but since Tupac's early physical departure, there hasn't been a rapper who has brought the "real" to Rap like Nas has!!...I can't hear you haters!!!

Will the "Real Rappers" Please Stand Up!!! There is a population who is begging for your direction!!!

Thanks Nas for doing what you do! The Struggle Continues...
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5.0 out of 5 stars Hip-Hop is saved for the time being!
Nas is the 2nd best lyricist of all time (Right behind Rakim) and he doesn't disappoint in this album. This album is a must for any Nas fan.
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Nas is by far the best rapper alive, and he's right hip hop is dead (Even in 03). Rap being released now is total garbage, and they should take a lesson from NAS. Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars its cool
and everything. but towards the end the cd could use a shot of life. It's not one of Nas' best albums as there are others that rock it from beginning to end better than "Hip Hop... Read more
Published on June 7, 2008 by Derrick Jenkins
3.0 out of 5 stars Afraid not of none of you n****s but of my own strength 3 1/2 stars
Nas is a great lyricist; this album is proof of that statement. I really enjoyed "Hip Hop is Dead" mostly because of his delivery and he finally has some good production. Read more
Published on March 2, 2008 by Mikeisha Best
1.0 out of 5 stars Nas' worst yet
I am a huge nas fan, illmatic, it was written, I am, stillmatic, lost tapes ... all classic. This album was beyond dissapointing, it was 90% filler tracks. Read more
Published on October 5, 2007 by Corey J. Sinnott
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Oliver Wang's review is horrible. This album is amazing!
Only thing Nas really needs to work on is his beat selection. A lot of the production on this album is decent at best and even the best ones don't really meld well with Nas' style (kinda explains his reasonin for usin beats that sampled Iron Butterfly twice, it's somethin that he flows well with)... Read more
May 22, 2007 by Alejandro Castro |  See all 2 posts
Can Anyone Explain the "Who Killed It" track????
Here's the real long explanation.
Copy and paste FROM SOHH:

First The LYRICS:

look here see, pretty mike shanked two face al
over some gal
find the body dead in the aisles
death by strangulation, microphone cord a dirty broad
guess theyll never play it again Sam
damn that was my jam
now... Read more
Dec 29, 2006 by Read |  See all 18 posts
Does it annoy the hell out of anybody else the way everybody is always...
I believed that "Illmatic" set such a high standard, that for some reason people are believing that he is going to top it. I consider "Illmatic" almost perfect, and it's almost impossible to reach perfection in anything. Nas has came close with albums like this, and I've grown... Read more
Jan 20, 2007 by Chandler |  See all 7 posts
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Stillmatic. It's modern enough to stand up to the best albums out today.

Illmatic is a little dated if you never heard it before.
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