I must say I’m geeked about the potential of this collaboration...

and work on the album. said it makes him feel like a kid again.

"Get ready....for your blessing....."

all of Kanye's projects have been rushed, worked on til the last minute (and some updated after release) had a mess of a release (Ye and KSG not released til late morning as opposed to midnight, KSG not having the right tracklist) with the exception of Daytona. I don't think it's a coincidence that Daytona is the only above average album out of all of them.

"Get ready....for your blessing....."

but I bet they been tweaking high hats and snares and shit

then Ye said he wanted to make an album with him personally and that was out the window

you really think he is going to poopity whoop a Nas project?

Whether you like the content or not the Daytona production is top notch.

Pusha aint rappin over some bullshit and while Nas doesn't have an ear for beats I bet Ye is excited to lace dude with some heat.

I will be shocked if the album isn't next level

dude do got some rap skeletons in his closet...

I'm just scared to get my hopes up...
cautiously optimistic


"Get ready....for your blessing....."

and I bet Ye been wanting to lace dude for years

Always said if Rick Ross picked Nas' beats he would be at Eminem sales

"Get ready....for your blessing....."

....Nas should use Rick as an executive producer? All so that he could have a say on what beats Nas should spit over? Can you imagine what a classic album Nas would have if he spit over a number of those Ross beats (the non trap stuff)?


Since 1976

it's really his saving grace

>dude do got some rap skeletons in his closet...
>
>I'm just scared to get my hopes up...
>cautiously optimistic
>
>
>"Get ready....for your blessing....."

It's a classic. Might not be your cup of tea, but it is what it is.

https://twitter.com/kanyewest/status/1006239896254607360

also ye tweeted about the 7 Deadly Sins which Punch (TDE) theorizes is what the album will be about.

Rather remember Nas for Life is Good.

why the fuck would it be like Cudi?

That dude isn't a rapper...

KSG should be listened to with emo/synth/ionno ears.

https://media2.giphy.com/media/tXL4FHPSnVJ0A/giphy.gif

Anticipations are quite different for a Pusha release and a Nas release. To me.

it's ok if its not for you but don't get lost in the Ye sauce

(which I really can't help at this point) I just expect more from a Nas project than a Pusha project so my point still stands.


>it's ok if its not for you but don't get lost in the Ye
>sauce

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Current Favorite Song: https://youtu.be/8v_KFHnPImY

"I cannot see how nature could have created itself. Only a supernatural force that is outside of space and time could have done that. ~ Francis Collins

and I didn't approach it like it was a hip hop album that would thump

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Current Favorite Song: https://youtu.be/8v_KFHnPImY

"I cannot see how nature could have created itself. Only a supernatural force that is outside of space and time could have done that. ~ Francis Collins

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-Warriorpoet415




http://soundcloud.com/rayandersonjr

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for albums!

whatever.

I would love to hear Nas over Black Milk production. Fever is a classic and Nas would sound crazy over those beats

That was the whole reason for me getting hype
when I seen Black signed to Mass Appeal

>I would love to hear Nas over Black Milk production. Fever is
>a classic and Nas would sound crazy over those beats

would be incredible. Such a great idea, that we know it won't happen.

Maybe Black Milk can kindly request the acapellas for this album or something.

but I guess when you make 175K a month doing it your way you are good with it.

Jus putting it out there

No ID doesn't necessarily "move the needle" by what you are implying, but there could be a great collaboration between the 2 (though I wasn't an overall fan of the project, but it moved needles)

doesn't matter who produced it.

Definitely wouldn't get the buzz Ye gets before the album drops but a few songs by Black Milk on an album wouldn't hurt Nas at all at this point in his career.

but nas is still shooting for mega attention.

how have we not gotten Nas over BM at this point

https://twitter.com/kanyewest/status/1006739170897743872/photo/1

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHdd2f-9dEc&feature=youtu.be

Lauryn Standard Time

damn

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because everyone is a fraud. and he said fox news was started by a black dude.

wtf is this nigga on? lol.

Do they honestly think that conservatives are spending all of this money on something that doesn't matter?



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Context. His whole verse is a stream of ironic thoughts.

But I just don't think that same idea makes sense in general.
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"Edgar Hoover was black" is (I assume) some kind of joke, but "SWAT was created to stop the Panthers" is something he sincerely believes.

I don't think he genuinely thinks voting is stupid, but I don't think his verse worked as well as it could have.

He doesn’t need to vote.

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"I cannot see how nature could have created itself. Only a supernatural force that is outside of space and time could have done that. ~ Francis Collins

i'm waiting for it to drop to hit the gym
7 songs, I should be able to get 2 miles in on the treadmill while listening to it

then listen to the new Jay Rock album during my weight workout

https://giphy.com/gifs/vA4EnqvJxDv2g/html5
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"I cannot see how nature could have created itself. Only a supernatural force that is outside of space and time could have done that. ~ Francis Collins

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7VW4RFPA2PQ



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http://soundcloud.com/rayandersonjr

*clicks on youtube link*

fuck it, i can't wait for Apple Music

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Fuck aliens

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http://soundcloud.com/rayandersonjr

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Current Favorite Song: https://youtu.be/8v_KFHnPImY

"I cannot see how nature could have created itself. Only a supernatural force that is outside of space and time could have done that. ~ Francis Collins

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Current Favorite Song: https://youtu.be/8v_KFHnPImY

"I cannot see how nature could have created itself. Only a supernatural force that is outside of space and time could have done that. ~ Francis Collins

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-Warriorpoet415




http://soundcloud.com/rayandersonjr

Smarten up, Nas (c)

This new style album release is lame.

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"I cannot see how nature could have created itself. Only a supernatural force that is outside of space and time could have done that. ~ Francis Collins

im fine with it taking them a few more hours to get it online than normal.

I'm tempted to go ahead get it directly from his website. Only $10 for digital AND disc...but shit...i'ma be pissed if I don't get an immediate download link.

It's entirely a digital age creation

how the hell you keep fucking up a digital release?

every Friday too?

>every Friday too?

The release date is the release date. It shouldn’t be hard to find.

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"I cannot see how nature could have created itself. Only a supernatural force that is outside of space and time could have done that. ~ Francis Collins

but not sure its final mix and what the official tracklisting order is. I like this overall tho, need a few spins.

Really dug the first track, not as much the second one, and the Slick Rick sample track was going fine until Kanye's verse. Seriously, how do you reconcile what he's talking about in that verse with hanging out with Charlie Kirk and Candace Owens?

Word to "blow cum bubbles like bubble gum"

How well one raps about sex??

Do you also judge lyrical ability by how many ways the rapper can describe a convertible automobile? If so, all your favorite rappers have said some cringeworthy shit.

You can point out flaws in the greats. Not sure what that has to do with GOAT consideration metrics, a definitely real thing.

even things not related to rapping.

It's funny to me that he's still this bad at this one subject that is both a huge part of the human experience and a pretty good chunk of his lyrical output.

The beats for the aforementioned songs should never make the cut on a 7-track album.

I never would've guessed that I'd like a song where The-Dream and Kanye sing the chorus, but I really like "Everything." I'd heard the complaints about the vocal sample on "Cops" but the only thing I didn't like about it was that it had a Kanye verse. It does a good job of capturing the feeling it's going for imo. Bonjour has a decent beat with a nice chorus. Adam and Eve is just classic Nas.

And Not For Radio is fine, but also kind of a mess.

"Get ready....for your blessing....."

I got a bad link...

"Get ready....for your blessing....."

...

"Get ready....for your blessing....."

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http://soundcloud.com/rayandersonjr

Kanye's probably changing his verse on cops after finding out who David Clarke is.

Nas sounds HORRIBLE over the slower paced tracks; Kanye has some awful shallow soul beats on this stinker

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"I cannot see how nature could have created itself. Only a supernatural force that is outside of space and time could have done that. ~ Francis Collins

I like this better than Life is Good and Untitled. It's consistent all the way through (no Summer on Smash, Money Make the World Go Round etc) and Nas is focused. Need to give it more listens but Ye did his thing on production, and managed to not say anything insane on his guest verse.

https://pitchfork.com/news/nas-unveils-new-kanye-produced-album-nasir-listen/


that slick rick beat...oh my god.

I can't believe this happened right under the BK bridge, how is word of this stuff even spread?

>https://pitchfork.com/news/nas-unveils-new-kanye-produced-album-nasir-listen/
>that slick rick beat...oh my god.
>I can't believe this happened right under the BK bridge, how
>is word of this stuff even spread?

Looks kinda awkward all the way around....
Everybody with their phones out..recording video of.....everyone else with their phones out????
Dude up on a platform for some reason...is he the "dj"?? Is the album streaming from his phone or something???
Are you really able to fully absorb what you're listening to in a setting like that?
I dunno...whole thing is just a mess....

"Get ready....for your blessing....."

I loved seeing Kanye smiling

"Get ready....for your blessing....."

>I loved seeing Kanye smiling
>
>

Dont you have a grown kid?

You talk about Kanye like youre 17.

yes in the sense that the location and night (it was really warm last night) would have made it great

no in the sense that all footage of all listening parties just look annoying as all hell - I remember seeing some footage from like, 8 years ago for some Jay Z thing maybe and it was just people standing on couches in the club trying to stunt.

yes in the sense that I'm willing to bet most of the people there were influencers of sorts (it looked like a very small group)

no for all the reasons you mentioned. packed, phones out, seen to be seen, etc

>everyone else with their phones out????

lmao

don't like it as much as LIG. Probably about as much as Distant Relatives which isn't a bad thing. Just more laid back like that one and also he's in his dropping not quite accurate knowledge mode most the time which isn't the Nas I like most, still good to hear him rapping again either way.


Also, the 3 bonus tracks on LIG are better than any track on this imo

He must not have a passion for this. I woulda listened to BE (Common) after this album was done too see how it compares. This album is embarrassing.Nas has two good albums.

>Nas has two good albums.

ive always loved rapping over clicky, shuffly garage tracks

https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/nasir/1399800981

be, coming from a dedicated nas fan

that kanye shit really soured me on him
and I really want to avoid anything hes associated with
I heard a few songs on Daytona at a cookout
definitely wont be hearing ye
but this was the one I kept battling with truly because I just dont
want to support kanye anymore

am I overthinking it
should I just enjoy the shit

>be, coming from a dedicated nas fan
>
>that kanye shit really soured me on him
>and I really want to avoid anything hes associated with
>I heard a few songs on Daytona at a cookout
>definitely wont be hearing ye
>but this was the one I kept battling with truly because I just
>dont
>want to support kanye anymore
>
>am I overthinking it
>should I just enjoy the shit

I think it would be great if we collectively had these kinds of boundaries when it comes to people who get behind figures like Trump who are unabashedly detrimental to our community. These kinds of things tend to stop when it's understood that there's a consequence for them. If we support those who support our demise then we also support our own demise. Idc if he's doing it for publicity. Talking up racists and their Black puppets isn't the thing to do for fun. He knows better.
and that's why I didn't support "Ye" at all. No discussion about it... didn't care to hear anything coming out of his mouth.
If he wants to produce for other people, I'll listen to that... for free lol.
That's why I didn't like the song "Cops" because Kanye is on it.



>be, coming from a dedicated nas fan
>
>that kanye shit really soured me on him
>and I really want to avoid anything hes associated with
>I heard a few songs on Daytona at a cookout
>definitely wont be hearing ye
>but this was the one I kept battling with truly because I just
>dont
>want to support kanye anymore
>
>am I overthinking it
>should I just enjoy the shit

I find it werid that its so easy for you all to throw away someone. we never did get a full explaination for his trump...slavery comments. Y'all took It and ran with it...to me that's way more detrimental. additionally, it proves how we as black people don't full understand the depth of mental illness.

with this in mind, nah, im not going to disregard the brother over some comments. I try not to be bias. Like. I don't care for the fact Kanye married a white girl but, as long as he continues to support black shit...I will support him. I don't have to agree with you on everything to see the good in you. Check your bias and don't question folks blackness because you never really know if you don't give them the opportunity to be heard

I've never been super huge on Nas but the fact that he realeased his shit on Tidal (some black owed shit) first, means the world to me.

#wefamily

I thought everyone got it late on Friday

>I find it werid that its so easy for you all to throw away
>someone. we never did get a full explaination for his
>trump...slavery comments. Y'all took It and ran with it...to
>me that's way more detrimental. additionally, it proves how we
>as black people don't full understand the depth of mental
>illness.


I actually do agree that we don't need to throw one another away over any and every disagreement, but that's where our agreement ends, because:
1)As I stated, there should be some consequences for supporting those who support our very demise as a people. Candace Owens is *dangerous* as is Trump.
2)If someone is supporting your demise, that doesn't *need* an explanation. It needs an apology and a 180. Nothing less than that is acceptable.
3)Regardless of the issue, being it mental illness, drug use, etc... there has to be removal and rehabilitation before this person can go back among the rest of society and live a healthy life. He's doing detrimental shit to all of us, so he has to be checked and there need to be consequences for those things. Period.




>with this in mind, nah, im not going to disregard the brother
>over some comments. I try not to be bias. Like. I don't care
>for the fact Kanye married a white girl but, as long as he
>continues to support black shit...I will support him. I don't
>have to agree with you on everything to see the good in you.


Hey that's great Trin. I didn't ask about your feelings or philosophies actually, but I do share the idea that I don't have to agree with a person on everything to see the good in them. For instance, I agree with you on next to nothing, but I think your intentions are good. I also might find marrying white folks more detrimental than you do, but I think some Black folks who did so have done some good things for Black people.


>Check your bias and don't question folks blackness because you
>never really know if you don't give them the opportunity to be
>heard


1) I never "questioned his blackness" over this, and I don't know why you always say this particular bullshit to me at times when I'm not questioning anyone's Blackness. Perhaps understand what I'm saying before you respond, because this just sounds like you have a particular idea of who I am that you project onto everything I say. That said, try not to come at me like this in the future (telling me what to do based on some idea you *think* I have, telling me what I "need" to do etc as you've done before), because I see alotta naivety and ignorance in so many of the things you say, yet I refrain from telling you how to see things or approaching this way.. even when other people are dogpiling you alotta times I agree, but I don't wanna join dogpiles on you. I choose the be a better person that that. Please keep in mind that it's a choice tho.
2)Check also pt.2 above. If courts are executing innocent people in my community, I don't need an explanation. I need it to stop. If someone is supporting someone who supports the execution of innocent people in my community, I don't need an explanation for that either.



>I've never been super huge on Nas but the fact that he
>realeased his shit on Tidal (some black owed shit) first,
>means the world to me.


Good for you, Trin.

i guess my issue is the accusatory tone of your message. It's deep as hell to me. There should be a consequence...to me, is like saying, "off with his head".

but yeah. We don't see eye to eye on things. I responded to you rather than others because I think you're a reasonable man. I may not agree with you but I respect how you can eloquently lay out your opinion

I hope we're good :-)

>i guess my issue is the accusatory tone of your message. It's
>deep as hell to me. There should be a consequence...to me, is
>like saying, "off with his head".



Well I don't think he should be killed lol. There are levels to consequences. I will say this... the Black community supported Kanye. Trump literally tried to get Black teenagers executed for a crime they didn't commit (Central Park 5) and does all kinds of detrimental things to minorities. When Kanye supports Trump, I think he deserves to lose the support of the Black community who supported him. This is just logical to me. Imo he's biting the hand that feeds him, so to speak.
By contrast, look at your boy Jay-Z... he says stuff I think is uninformed and that I disagree with, but he's not slapping us in the face as a community, so I wouldn't say there should be consequences to his actions necessarily... I'd just say he needs more education on some issues. I don't think ppl should be punished just b/c I disagree with them. Kanye wants to stand behind someone who actively seeks to harm us tho... that's deeper than disagreement.



>but yeah. We don't see eye to eye on things. I responded to
>you rather than others because I think you're a reasonable
>man. I may not agree with you but I respect how you can
>eloquently lay out your opinion
>
>I hope we're good :-)


Well thank you.
I always give respect to those who give it to me. So you have my respect unless you consistently disrespect me. I'll even do you the courtesy of warning you before I snap lol. So yes, we're good :-)

Its been how long?

How much longer and what else does he need to do?

He either said or did these things because he realky believes them

Or he trolled for attention which is equally bad because of the platform and influence he has to spread and promote that bullshyt for self promotion.

These r real life issues that's effecting real people.

'bipolar' doesnt make people support racist
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I’m surprised I’m not way more excited for a Nas album. Listening now, not impressed with the first song.

Probably my fav from daytona, ye and kids see ghost

I watched the listening party first and that video was a mess.

The beats over all are good but something seems to be missing from a couple of them. Didnt listen closely to the lyrics.

Not bad.
Not better than life is good.
Won't be on heavy rotation for me.

scam since I was in fucking 10th grade smh

www.engadgethd.com - the other stuff i'm looking at

It sounded like everything college-age me would’ve dreamed of hearing in a Nas/Kanye collaboration... but goddamn, anti-vaxxers are the WOOOOORST.

Rest of the album ranges from blah to fine. For the best song to be sullied with something so terrible— goddamn. Maybe I misheard it? I wish someone could convince me that he’s being ironic or that I missed a whole lyric in which he said “just kidding, science is actually insanely important.”

Mostly he seems to be talking about how a baby getting a vaccination is their first introduction to pain (via a needle) and the "tragedy" of not understanding where it's coming from or why it's happening, before believing that the parents would always protect him/her from anything that would hurt. The "side effects" line is definitely problematic, but otherwise I understand what he was trying to do.

anti-vax would be not letting the kid get the fucking shot in the first place. PLUS, it's totally different coming from the perspective of a black man older than 35, because we paranoid as shit about medicine in general, SPECIFICALLY VACCINES, because of the historical record of niggas being experiment on by "scientists"

>PLUS, it's totally different coming from the
>perspective of a black man older than 35, because we paranoid
>as shit about medicine in general, SPECIFICALLY VACCINES,
>because of the historical record of niggas being experiment on
>by "scientists"
>


Not even Black men over 35 but I'd say Black people in general, b/c this stuff still goes on. Frank Longo and Mr. Hood are white tho... so hey... it's not something they have to worry about like we do. It's funny watching them talk about it tho.

Not really tho

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"I cannot see how nature could have created itself. Only a supernatural force that is outside of space and time could have done that. ~ Francis Collins

im dying LMAO

>It sounded like everything college-age me would’ve dreamed
>of hearing in a Nas/Kanye collaboration... but goddamn,
>anti-vaxxers are the WOOOOORST.
>
>Rest of the album ranges from blah to fine. For the best song
>to be sullied with something so terrible— goddamn. Maybe I
>misheard it? I wish someone could convince me that he’s
>being ironic or that I missed a whole lyric in which he said
>“just kidding, science is actually insanely important.”

My baby neice has a huge bump on her shoulder from a vaccine (she will be fine). It is okay to acknowledge such things without being put in an “anti-vaxxer” box. No need for an edited album version or anything.

My nephews hair fell out.

All of it.

Eyebrows and everything.

Every baby is different.

White people gotta fuckin chill sometimes.

isn't anti-vaccine. Listen again.



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"Everyone has a plan until you punch them in the face. Then they don't have a plan anymore." (c) Mike Tyson

"what's a leader if he isn't reluctant"

and a puff daddy track. And two songs with The Dream.

Its a step back from what I hoped: I wish he went more of a Daytona route

Why can’t this guy pick good beats?

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"This is the streets, and I am the trap." � Jay Bilas
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Everything (the song) just weighs it down for me. It makes the album feel looong!

But I do really like Cops Shot the Kid, Bonjour, and Adam and Eve.