*It Was Written* - Double Platinum. *I AM* - 2 Platinum. *Stillmatic* - Platinum, *God Son* - Platinum. You're crazy for saying that NaS wasn't a big album seller.
Stillmatic is a double platinum album It was written is a 5 x platinum album I Am did 3 X platinum God's Son eventually did double plat too Look beyond Nielsen soundscan
I think with 'It was written' and 'Nastradamus' his production became more pop, like he was trying to make an album that appealed to a mass market, but it was a diluted version of who he was in a sense. You has songs like 'Nas is like' but nothing else significant. Then eventually he found his way again. I think the beef with Jay awakened something in him, then he went on a run will solid albums, and classics again.
I won't say this album is the greatest achievement of his career, nowhere near but in recent years you might have a point. Nonetheless, the greatest criticism that I heard about Nas was his beat selection in his past albums before the pandemic. Hit-boy smashed that out of the window and he revived and transformed an old hip-hop giant back into life with the recent albums they have done together, seeing another rap legend doing this at this level won't be replicated anytime soon.
This is Nice to see for NaS and Hit-Boy! Can't wait to see them Live at MSG, 02/24/23! Illmatic KD3 Magic IWW Stillmatic LT1 LIG KD2 GS DR KD1 Untitled HHID I Am LT2 SD Nasir Nastradamus
That KD3 Production was definitely in line with Nas and that NY sound! Thanks to Hitboy for them classic tracks on KD3!! Would love to hear an album with Nas productions by Hitboy, Dr Dre, Premier, Large Professor, Trackmasters, LES, Salaam Remi, Havoc!
Nas never sold big numbers?? What is Lowkey talking about??! Illmatic went double platinum and his first seven albums all went platinum and the next 3 went gold.
Love KD3, best hip-hop album in a long time! Nas is true hip-hop, a living Legend and best to ever pick up a mic. No skips for me, Hitboy production was next level!
KD3 is something else man. Everything on that album, the chemistry between the beats and lyrics, its consistency on subject matter is on different level. I would say its a top 3 Nas album
I come from an era where your biggest fans critiqued you and held you accountable. If you hit a triple double and a game winner with your new release then we celebrate you, same way we show our disappointment if you shoot 3-15 and foul out. It's not hating to want someone you love or enjoy to reach their full potential. PS this was the perfect ep. to add 21 savages comments on Nas.
Love the show. I've watched every episode since the beginning. Love from South Africa. How you report on the culture is always so true, please don't lose that
21 bumped his head on a rock. Nas is the chosen one. The one that even the artists that sells more looks at him telling themselves, like he's the truth (i wish i had those skills)
Nas is an enigma! He is unexplainable, you can explain a goat but we will never explain the great bang! Son(Sun) is a solar system his energy is unmatched and hit boy is the gravity that creates law. ☀️🪐💫
Ebro made me feel good about hip hop again with just little words that respect for artists who craft out thoughts that moves society or just thoughts makes me feel hope for the culture I agree strongly 🙏🏾❤️
What would be crazy is a joint with Nas and Jay where they talk positively about each other but still try to outdo each other lyrically. Like who can big up the other better.
Instant classic 🔥 Hit Boy is a good dude too. And talented Af. He’s a legend himself now. Also, Nas is 49!! Haha yeah, gotta stop adding them years. And drake can and should continue to be who he is. That’s like asking MC Hammer in the peak of his career to make a conscious record. Like stop it lol everyone has their roles and positions. Drake has his and he’s dope in it. The end
Give them a GARDEN!!!! 4 ALBUM RUN 2 CLASSICS(KD3 & MAGIC), 4.5 ALBUM(KD2) AND A 4(KD1) HITBOY PRODUCTION ON ALL OF THESE ALBUMS ARE TOP NOTCH!!! NAS PROVED WITHOUT A SHADOW OF A DOUBT THAT HE IS THE BEST MC EVER 👑👑👑!!! NAS IS GETTING HIS GARDEN FEB 24 @ MSG
Nas and Hit like to drop Easter eggs in interviews and when he said he felt he should have went harder on the beats. You know stilmagic is gonna be so hard insurance claims are gonna go through the roof because of neck injuries from listening to the album.
5:05 through 5:17 mark is so spot on for any producer that still loves traditional music making Also, 7:05 mark shows that staying true to making great music while being yourself is the key to qualitt music remaining relevant in this microwave era...because great music is timeless, and others who rejected it more than likely felt these beats were out of style and the listeners don't feel that way at all..and of course, there was some rappers who it may not have been their style so they're excluded
KD3 might be a top 5 in Nas' discography. No one ever agrees with 2 picks of mine BUT I Am might be his most well rounded album after It Was Written. Untitled is Nas at his most creative. We talk about his concepts but he did it fantastically on that album and I think ppl just missed it. Fried Chicken & Project Roach are masterful. I'd go It Was Written, Illmatic, I Am, Untitled, & KD3. Life Is Good almost makes the cut.
Me and all my friends been listening to nas since 92 we believe all of them are classics in their own unique way. I’m happy that nas is still making great music at this age and stage in his life and career
🔥🔥🔥 Legendary moment in hip hop king 👍🏾👍🏾 Hit u dat dude my guy 🏆🏆🏆🏆 Awesome 2hear from u rite now. U deserve all the LUV... Keep making magical music bro
Nas The Goat! Hands Down! Hit boy 🔥 🔥 🔥 ( Thank you for bringing this outta my favorite Mc since 91'( Bar bq) I knew it then... 💯 OMARI DIAMOND 💎 " NOT THE SAME OL CLIP" OUT NOW ON ALL MUSICAL PLATFORMS " BECAUSE OF ME" ( VIDEO) ON RUclips NOW!
This one Nas album...More than any other Nas albums, makes you go back and listen to all Nas album....Nas has had a big influence on my Language Dictation. I got bars, I'm sure big bro would put on his album..But I ain't no rapper...I'm a Poet.
KD3 is an instant hip-hop classic. Nas and Hit-Boy have had an amazing run. But for me, the production could have been better as it felt like it was missing something. Imagine if Dr. Dre had engineered and mastered this album. The sound would have been amazing. Hit-Boy is still a young producer. He has time to grow.
The man said Nas never sold big numbers?? If im not mistaken "It Was Written" was #1 for 3 straight weeks back in '96. He went 2 or 3X platinum with that one. Has been platinum mutiple times
Imagine finding your groove in your field, and producing great work, only for someone to say take a break! Loser attitude. I’m here for whatever Esco drop. Celebrate the champ. 🎉
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This album was phenomenal, the production was unreal and the lyricism was unmatched.
That beat switch on Michael and Quincy 🤧
@@sovereignyashub3878 bro what🔥
Freddie gibbs Soul sold separately is a good listen too
@@yahwehra1771 Pain and Strife go crazy on it
21 savage is better
Nas & Hit-Boy really blessed us with incredible music. Applaud them 👏🏽
Blessing us with a total of 4 solid albums! NaS & Hit-Boy is a great Hip-Hop duo
@@prof3ssor178 you are misinformed bro....Nas has 16 top ten releases, including KD3...it debut at number 9
The way Nas and Hit talk about each other is so awesome
Inspirational!
Nas and hit boy brought back a special feeling that has been missing in hip hop. Instant classic
Jeremy Hebert
Yes. Correct
Nas don't need y'all flowers, he picks them from his own garden.
💯
I like that💯
@KG If you listen to beginning of Nas "EPMD 2" he says that
He should get them while he’s still here though
"Grandkids and a Rottweiler..."
30 years in the game, and Nas is still putting out relevant music. Not too many people of any genre can say that.
exactly and 21 Savage - who'll be off the map in 7 years - is out here runnin' his mouth like "Nas aint really relevant"
Facts!! 30 years ago I was listening to Nelly and Ja Rule 😂
Hitboy killed it with Kd3 and the previous albums as well
give that man his flowers too 🐐🔥
@5:48. He foreshadowed "Michael and Quincy" and "Magic".
*It Was Written* - Double Platinum. *I AM* - 2 Platinum. *Stillmatic* - Platinum, *God Son* - Platinum. You're crazy for saying that NaS wasn't a big album seller.
Nas “they saying Nastradamus just wasn’t one of my hardest, sold over a million regardless”
Yea dude in all white confused when he said Nas don't put up numbers 🙄
Even Illmatic eventually went platinum
Stillmatic is a double platinum album
It was written is a 5 x platinum album
I Am did 3 X platinum
God's Son eventually did double plat too
Look beyond Nielsen soundscan
Hitboy conducted a masterclass in beat switching and different sonic textures .
Yeah that's not talked about enough.
This album is arguably Nas' greatest achievement imo. His continued growth as an artist is incredible.
Hit's production is miraculous.
I feel the same bra I can’t put it over illmatic our it was written but anything else it’s close
Stillmatic still one of my favorites.
Facts bro!! To my it is better than everything else except Illmatic. Absolute masterpiece...i'm in awe of what him and Hitboy created right here 🔥💯
I think with 'It was written' and 'Nastradamus' his production became more pop, like he was trying to make an album that appealed to a mass market, but it was a diluted version of who he was in a sense. You has songs like 'Nas is like' but nothing else significant. Then eventually he found his way again. I think the beef with Jay awakened something in him, then he went on a run will solid albums, and classics again.
I won't say this album is the greatest achievement of his career, nowhere near but in recent years you might have a point. Nonetheless, the greatest criticism that I heard about Nas was his beat selection in his past albums before the pandemic. Hit-boy smashed that out of the window and he revived and transformed an old hip-hop giant back into life with the recent albums they have done together, seeing another rap legend doing this at this level won't be replicated anytime soon.
Nas & Hit-Boy Keep Blessing Us With Greatness With Every Album💯👍
This is Nice to see for NaS and Hit-Boy! Can't wait to see them Live at MSG, 02/24/23!
Illmatic
KD3
Magic
IWW
Stillmatic
LT1
LIG
KD2
GS
DR
KD1
Untitled
HHID
I Am
LT2
SD
Nasir
Nastradamus
Nas is definitely the G.O.A.T! Salute to Hitboy & Nas for this amazing album KD3
Lo Nas had big sales in the 90s he was one of the highest selling rappers of that decade.
I'm a diehard Nas fan, and I def think this is a top 5 Nas album.
In no order: Illmatic, It Was Written, Stillmatic, Untitled and King's Disease III.
That KD3 Production was definitely in line with Nas and that NY sound! Thanks to Hitboy for them classic tracks on KD3!! Would love to hear an album with Nas productions by Hitboy, Dr Dre, Premier, Large Professor, Trackmasters, LES, Salaam Remi, Havoc!
Nas never sold big numbers?? What is Lowkey talking about??! Illmatic went double platinum and his first seven albums all went platinum and the next 3 went gold.
He a hater. Remember nas brought back platinum to the projects
I think they mean that Nas has never really been looked at as a first week sales guy. It’s always quality over quantity with Nas
@@compwexity yup cause N A S are the letters Dat spell Nas.
@@rubski-ds9yc NASA but only the first three letters 🔥🔥🔥
He's sold 25mil worldwide these guys gotta start doing their homework before they talk.
Why people always say Nas didn’t do big numbers?? He was one of the biggest artists for many many years
"Fireworks every time I turn a album In.. it ain't even July and I'm hot again" - Nas on KD 2
God! NAS GOT TOO MANY QUOTABLES! 💯
Count me in.the beat is very good as well.
Love KD3, best hip-hop album in a long time! Nas is true hip-hop, a living Legend and best to ever pick up a mic. No skips for me, Hitboy production was next level!
We need a Nas and Lauryn album!! 👑👑
The album is a classic, nas is the greatest to ever touch the mic. 🐐 Amazing production by hitboy as always.
KD3 is something else man. Everything on that album, the chemistry between the beats and lyrics, its consistency on subject matter is on different level. I would say its a top 3 Nas album
It is no debate
Top 3 Nas project? Lol I’m a huge nas fan like gods son. It was written. I am This probably in top 6 maybe
Sooooo good from beginning to end💯
MJ and Quincy hits harder than Mike Tyson 💪 it's just beyond perfection
HIT-BOY is the king of beat switches
I come from an era where your biggest fans critiqued you and held you accountable. If you hit a triple double and a game winner with your new release then we celebrate you, same way we show our disappointment if you shoot 3-15 and foul out. It's not hating to want someone you love or enjoy to reach their full potential. PS this was the perfect ep. to add 21 savages comments on Nas.
Classic album already.... 🔥🔥🔥
So nice that Nas let him be free as an Artist and producer.
This album of the year hands down!!! Material, beats, production; just flawless! Gave me real hiphop nostalgic vibes!!
Love the show. I've watched every episode since the beginning. Love from South Africa. How you report on the culture is always so true, please don't lose that
Nas has went platinum many times what are y’all talking about
4 classics in two years… TALK about relevance this the highest level !!!! Ha ha 21 😂
21 bumped his head on a rock. Nas is the chosen one. The one that even the artists that sells more looks at him telling themselves, like he's the truth (i wish i had those skills)
This album crushed every hip hop catalog, he’s drop a classic in his late 40s, proving hip hop artist like rock can drop classics each decade
5 Mics. Classic Album
This part! Love y’all man. Thank you for representing culture.
I need a Nas & Kendrick record. Love these Nas & Hitboy albums
I Agree he did one with YG so them on a track together is a Hip-Hop Need
Nope, they don't mesh, their styles don't mesh sorry
Nas is an enigma! He is unexplainable, you can explain a goat but we will never explain the great bang! Son(Sun) is a solar system his energy is unmatched and hit boy is the gravity that creates law. ☀️🪐💫
beautifully said
The golden child 🐐
Thank you hit-boy, you gave Nas that hunger again
Now I'm waiting on the Nas and Common Collaboration ✨
I’m loving “Thun” made it a reel on my IG. Big up Nas and Producer(s). 🙌🏾
Shout out to Hitboy. What a dad
The album is dope. no bs.
Ebro made me feel good about hip hop again with just little words that respect for artists who craft out thoughts that moves society or just thoughts makes me feel hope for the culture I agree strongly 🙏🏾❤️
What would be crazy is a joint with Nas and Jay where they talk positively about each other but still try to outdo each other lyrically. Like who can big up the other better.
KDIII 🔥🔥🔥 no skips
Good conversation for Music, for Hip Hop, and the culture. Nas & Hit-Boy like Michael and Quincy. Hip Hop Forever✊🏾
Album was flawless Sheesh man
Nas and Hit-Boy are like Gibbs and Madlib
@14:20 Nas is 49 years old FYI.
Yea they tripping. trying to age him out is embarrassing.
Instant classic 🔥 Hit Boy is a good dude too. And talented Af. He’s a legend himself now. Also, Nas is 49!! Haha yeah, gotta stop adding them years. And drake can and should continue to be who he is. That’s like asking MC Hammer in the peak of his career to make a conscious record. Like stop it lol everyone has their roles and positions. Drake has his and he’s dope in it. The end
Nas just turned 49 lol y’all keep putting years on him
Give them a GARDEN!!!! 4 ALBUM RUN 2 CLASSICS(KD3 & MAGIC), 4.5 ALBUM(KD2) AND A 4(KD1) HITBOY PRODUCTION ON ALL OF THESE ALBUMS ARE TOP NOTCH!!! NAS PROVED WITHOUT A SHADOW OF A DOUBT THAT HE IS THE BEST MC EVER 👑👑👑!!! NAS IS GETTING HIS GARDEN FEB 24 @ MSG
Nas and Hit went crazy
Nas is 49, and Drake it will never have nothing else to speak about but women and money
Nas The Great / Hit Boy 🤝🏾
Please can we get a Hit-Boy and Nas deconstruction on Full circle or any Kings Disease masterpiece
Nas & Hitboy iconic duo 🐐
Can y'all get Nas and Hitboy together on the show that be 🔥
Correction Nas is 49 still not 50 yet.. Nas is so rare and 🐐
Thanks Hit-Boy for this album! Hope you’re doing well bud! I’ll see both of you guys 7/18/23 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin!
KD3 is fire 🔥🔥🔥
Classic 🔥🔥🔥🔥
*Nas Hitboy* just raised the bar higher then it's ever been. 💯👑👑👑💜 Great interview. Salute to The God's n Earth's 💎💎💎
Remarkable project, I gotta tip my hat to Hit boy. He's strong armed his way into the Legendary Producer Conversation, GREAT PRODUCTION.
KD III TOP 3 Nas album ❤️
Nas and Hit like to drop Easter eggs in interviews and when he said he felt he should have went harder on the beats. You know stilmagic is gonna be so hard insurance claims are gonna go through the roof because of neck injuries from listening to the album.
Classical album big ups hitboy blessings
5:05 through 5:17 mark is so spot on for any producer that still loves traditional music making
Also, 7:05 mark shows that staying true to making great music while being yourself is the key to qualitt music remaining relevant in this microwave era...because great music is timeless, and others who rejected it more than likely felt these beats were out of style and the listeners don't feel that way at all..and of course, there was some rappers who it may not have been their style so they're excluded
Great Album….. THUN and FIRST TIME….are amazing!
Nowadays TV shows aren't really hitting right, so I've been more attracted to full albums as a form of entertainment
Storytelling and Lyricism... Takes you on a ride through time, through experiences... Vintage Nas! 🎤
Hit Boy has the keys to unlock greatness. The KD Trilogy will be talked about for a long time to come. Salute to Gods. Top 5
KD3 might be a top 5 in Nas' discography. No one ever agrees with 2 picks of mine BUT I Am might be his most well rounded album after It Was Written. Untitled is Nas at his most creative. We talk about his concepts but he did it fantastically on that album and I think ppl just missed it. Fried Chicken & Project Roach are masterful. I'd go It Was Written, Illmatic, I Am, Untitled, & KD3. Life Is Good almost makes the cut.
Me and all my friends been listening to nas since 92 we believe all of them are classics in their own unique way. I’m happy that nas is still making great music at this age and stage in his life and career
🔥🔥🔥 Legendary moment in hip hop king 👍🏾👍🏾 Hit u dat dude my guy 🏆🏆🏆🏆 Awesome 2hear from u rite now. U deserve all the LUV... Keep making magical music bro
Nas The Goat! Hands Down! Hit boy 🔥 🔥 🔥 ( Thank you for bringing this outta my favorite Mc since 91'( Bar bq) I knew it then... 💯 OMARI DIAMOND 💎 " NOT THE SAME OL CLIP" OUT NOW ON ALL MUSICAL PLATFORMS " BECAUSE OF ME" ( VIDEO) ON RUclips NOW!
AOTY.
Ebro is so excited about KD3. Love to see him like this 🔥💯
Respect Hit- Boy.
This one Nas album...More than any other Nas albums, makes you go back and listen to all Nas album....Nas has had a big influence on my Language Dictation. I got bars, I'm sure big bro would put on his album..But I ain't no rapper...I'm a Poet.
KD3 is an instant hip-hop classic. Nas and Hit-Boy have had an amazing run. But for me, the production could have been better as it felt like it was missing something. Imagine if Dr. Dre had engineered and mastered this album. The sound would have been amazing. Hit-Boy is still a young producer. He has time to grow.
I agree with everything Low said. The Drake album sounds like it could of came out in 2014
Time to give Hit Boy his flowers in our “list and ranking” obsessed culture. He deserve Top 10 spots now on moving forth. He’s so diverse.
Top 5 Nas project? More like Top 3 for sure
You can tell that's hit-boy's son the way he bangin on that table lol it's in the genes
I haven’t finished the album yet but KDIII is already one of the best ones this year
Much Gratitude
Nas is the best period
This dude must make 10 beats a day
I need a Nas and Roc Marciano album.
Legit reminisce my favorite
A dude from around my neighborhood is producing for one of the top 5 emcees is crazy. Fontucky stand up
Another Great Podcast Episode As Always You Guys Keep Up The Great Work Topnotch Stuff💯👍
NAS IS THE SAME AGE AS I AM 49YRS OLD!
The man said Nas never sold big numbers?? If im not mistaken "It Was Written" was #1 for 3 straight weeks back in '96. He went 2 or 3X platinum with that one. Has been platinum mutiple times
Imagine finding your groove in your field, and producing great work, only for someone to say take a break! Loser attitude. I’m here for whatever Esco drop. Celebrate the champ. 🎉
He was talking about Drake bruh
That piano on “Legit” was crazy!!!!
HitBoy is a beast. 🔥🔥🔥
Come on guys, Nas is 49, Jay is 52 🤦🏾♂