@@DonBienveRosario15 telling the truth ain’t hating.. ain’t nobody saying it’s bad but KD 1,2 & Magic we’re better 🤷🏾♂️ Edit I overlooked the part when he said he hated the album… I don’t hate it I just like the others more
KD2 (Magic) KD3 KD1 That's how it looks for me right now. KD3 is constantly great but doesn't have the same highs as KD2 for me. Magic is a bit short compared to KD3 but it was pretty awesome and basically was almost one big high.
Bro, I was raised on nas, and because of me listening to his music growing up through out my life, inspired me to actually focus on lyrics instead of beats only, which made me excel at writing.
On “WTF SMH” NaS says “The mic still smokin', I ain't once go hoarse” this bar ties back to HOV’s takeover bar where Jay suggest “Horse” had a better verse than NaS on Oochie Wally. This was a slick double entendre! Another great job Justin!!! Salute
Can’t really agree on that 1 because it wouldn’t really be anything beyond a usage of a similar sounding word, but with the use… there’s no statement or counter punch. I’d think Nas wouldn’t be satisfied with not really nailing the statement - he’s way too seasoned for that.
Check this out, Analysts, Hope you enjoy this commentary on Nas' latest, King's Disease III. Four albums in 3 years, he's truly walking between the rain drops right now and I love to see it. A couple of notes: 1. Thank you to all the Analysts who've donated to the channel, helping to forward the mission each week. If you'd like to support, check this link: linktr.ee/thecompanyman 3. Here's my order for this run: 1. Magic 2. KD3 3. KD2 4. KD What's your order?
So if Magic is your favorite why you didn't cover it when it came out. Lol. KD3 is better than Magic. And Magic is 5 mic classic that yall didn't cover and completely ignored.
Nas all time albums: Ill IWW Still KD3 GS Lost LIG Magic Distant I Am KD2 SD (disc 1) KD Untitled HHID Lost 2 Nasir Nastradamus SD(disc 2) Think about KD2 being 11 on your catalog!
@@brianlarkins4250 I wasn't dropping videos like this at that point in time. I wrote about it here though: www.revolt.tv/article/2021-12-28/146132/11-top-rap-albums-2021/
I look forward to the day that Nas will be included in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The man deserves to be up there amongst the greats. His lyrical storytelling ages like fine wine.
Ll was inducted and Nas has had more success , more albums and longvevity than LL so he will be inducted...the scary part is he aint done yet he hinted that he might do an album with Primier. God bless this man with many more years
@@tebogomaphephe3470 It comes down to the votes. You have to get voted to get onto the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. It took LLCoolJ six times before he got inducted, and I reckon that Nas, too, has been receiving prior votes but he's yet to come through. I have faith that he will in the end.
yeah and I listen to you and Jude talk recklessly on his show always thinking you two got yall ears to the streets I'm proud of you because I he doesn't have an equal lyrically
@@supaman432 yes but that's due to recovering within a consistent career. We forget his lackluster albums for he has plenty of solid to "classic" albums. Nas has something many GOATs lack - *volume* .
THE ALBUM IS OUT NOW I'M GO IN GET IT I CAN GET IT FROM ANYWHERE LIKE I GO TO BEST BUY TO GET IT AND GO TARGET I'M GO TO RADIO SHACK TO GET IT AND I GO TO ANY STORE TO GET IT LIKE CIRCUIT CITY AND AND ONE IN A MALL ANY MALL TO GET THIS ALBUM NAS KING DISEASE 3 I'M GO GET ALL NAS ALBUMS SO I'M GET ALL NAS CASSETTE TAPES AND VINYL RECORDS TO.
The last time someone had a run with this many classics in a row had to be DMX and Pac. But he doing this with the same team on all releases. He's doing something with this run that I don't think will ever be duplicated again. And mind you he is suppose to be considered past his prime but he is still dropping gems.
I wouldn't say it's unprecedented being the first 2 KD albums were very underwhelming the first was trash and the second was decent. The magic album was pretty good but had no replay value but this album is the Nas I wanted to hear A1 production and he sounds as sharp as ever lyrically.
The first time I heard Nas was my upstairs neighbor showing me The World Is Yours in the early 2000s. I have horrible memory when it comes to my childhood but I do remember my neighbor being obsessed with Nas.
Couldn't be happier for Nas... no one can deny what he's done the last couple years. This is ridiculous! It's been maybe the best year for HipHop in 20 years or more, and this could definitely be AOTY. After _Magic,_ I just knew this would be a particularly special project when they announced it! 🔥🔥🔥 Now, please make that album with Preemo, Nas! 🙏🏼
Sometimes I think about all the things Nas has overcome in his career. In that context, this is even more impressive. I mean, he nearly quit the game all together at one point. Now he's showing everyone how to do this. 4 albums in 3 years in your late 40s and at this quality level. It's all happening.
@@TheCompanyMan "instead of complaining about how the younger generations don't know how to rap, Nas decided to show everyone how it's done" are my brother's words.
The King be the King. Nas establishes himself as the long term GOAT of Hip Hop albums after this Hit-Boy run. I think I Gave You Power is the most brilliant rap song ever written, and I’m thrilled that he continues to develop his metaphorical mastery. Would love to get him and Black Thought on the same song for my next project. Peace!!! Godly work!!! 🙏🏾
'Preciate you, Mark. Have you ever seen a run like this from an artist this late in the game? I mean, 4 albums in 3 years is special on its own. Another Analyst mentioned how from a global perspective, when they think of Hip Hop, they think of Nas first and foremost. That was new to me.
@@TheCompanyMan considering Nas first solo single was in 1992 and Illmatic drops in 1994, it’s an unprecedented that almost any musician would arguably be making some of their best albums 30 years after their first. Must also acknowledge that Hit Boy is a sonic genius for delivering so many great tracks to inspire the God. He blacks out on every style and made the best beat in Beyoncé’s latest album too.
Nas has found the perfect collaborator. When a writer does this, it's unstoppable. That, paired with Nas finally being in a space where he has nothing else to prove has been the key. That's apparent in those "Thun" bars. Essentially admitting that Takeover is an amazing record shows how comfy and confident he is. That can be felt in the music. A reinvigorated GOAT.
Another dope introspective piece, brother! I am a big fan of King's Disease III So far its blowing me away. It's still a bit too soon fo rme to judge where it fits in the lineup, I need to live with it for a bit. He has clearly hit an impressive stride tho. His output is next level, and as you pointed out, especially at this stage of his career.
It’s rare that I call something an instant classic but this is one of them! Last time I called an album an instant classic was To pimp a butterfly, Nas was flexing at a very high level!
"Pushin' 50 and still sounds crispy." Nice line Justin 👍. 1. King Disease 2 2. King Disease 3 3. Magic 4. King Disease (I feel like I need to revisit this one.).
What's crazy is you can put these 4 in any order and we can't be mad about it. He made 4 classics so good that it's hard to make a list lol. I ranked Magic last though for me because of how short it was and the lack of promotion. Seemed like a appetizer. Also didn't have choruses or features so that is where I deducted points. I atleast like a couple nice choruses or heavy samples in the hook to break things up. But that's just personal preference. The beats and Rhymes are top notch though
KD3 IS AN AMAZING ALBUM. His 4-album run with Hit-Boy has been phenomenal back to back to back. I’m glad NAS is getting his flowers. Mainstream media for whatever reason has it out for him
And this is the very reason i'm subbed to TCM. Great analysis, great album. Also, well done for catchin the Em flow Just...guarantee no other music journalists will get the reference. IT'S ALL HAPPENING!
With the synergy him and Hit-Boy have rn it was impossible to not go 3 for 3 (4 incl Magic). I’ll be waiting for your AOTY contenders vid. I appreciate you too my g 👊🏾
Only thing I dont like is, I cant get my hands on a physical copy of this masterpiece. I absolutely love it, I didn't expect anything less from the GOAT. Nas is truly the best to ever do it 💯💯💯
Another well reasoned and measured analysis. I can't say enough about how much brothers like you are appreciated for your work & insight. As for this album (and the run Nas has been on) I am mostly in agreement with your thoughts. He seems to have found the perfect formula for engaging production, sharp & quick witted lyricism, keeping his message real or uplifting & still having that unique Nas "flavor" to it all, across these four projects. I absolutely went crazy when I heard that sample on Legit lol. Lupe Fiasco has been one of my favorite MCs for a good while now & I can seriously tell why he looks up to an artist like Nas after hearing these albums. Nas has became a diamond sharpening swords as he has gotten older & it's such a great thing for the culture as a whole. Peace Justin & much love to ya.
Nas has been a top tier MC literally my entire life (I’m 30). Every time he drops it makes me pick up a pen or a beat machine and start working. Literally made 4 beats and 6 verses in the 24 hrs KD3 dropped.
I'm gonna express myself. Happy to be part of the analysts. KD3 is the best for me. It takes me back to, It was Written. NAS was in his bag then. Post Illmatic, it felt like he was writing Revelations. KD3 feels like some post Revelations anthology. Hitboy cooked!@ Personally this is the AOTY. That's just my background and growing up on Nas. Kendrick and Black Thought cooked this year. But Nas had me with the mean face the whole time. Its a perfect album and I'm happy I waited this long to bump it and experience it. What a time to be alive. Peace.
MC Serch just dropped some gems on Math Hoffa's Podcast about that ownership for "Dead Presidents" everyone should check out. It definitely takes the sting out of that Jay-Z line. Jay paid Zomba for Serch and Serch also negotiated 50% ownership of the song for Nas. Basically Nas owns 50% of Dead Presidents.
The "King's Disease" album series is like fine wine: it just keeps getting better and better, The third is my favorite, but all are excellent. Nas is making the kind of music lately that make me feel lucky to be alive,
Solid review and Questions. Might I add, it’s beautiful to see honest reporting; which speaks volumes about your objectiveness amidst still having an opinion. 🔥🔥🔥
Those beats are insane. Legit almost killed me the first time I heard that shit. Awesome video again. So fresh to see someone admit when they're wrong. Cheers, Justin!!
Most great 4-album runs in Rap come from groups: OutKast, GangStarr, De La, PE, RTJ, Roots, etc.. Despite being credited solely to Nas, this run falls in-line. “King’s Disease” is a super duo with Hit-Boy, I think anyway haha.
The amazing thing about Nas and this album is that even after 30 years, he’s still rapping like he has something to prove. And then pulling the J. Cole route with no features?! Come on man!!!! That’s insane that he’s still at this caliber. And the entendres that you discover with more listens, fucking incredible. Great flipping video. I’m giving you your flowers 💐 while you’re here. You’re the truth and I strive to be like you.
Cube had a mean 4 album run, too… “Amerikkkas Most Wanted” “Death Certificate” “The Predator” and “Lethal Injection” Per usual, your review is on point
Love the breakdown. Right now I'm sitting at 1. Magic 2. KD2 3. KD3 4. KD but this album is so heavy that I'm going to have to sit with these bars for a while to digest them. Also I interpreted Nas reflecting on his beef with Hov and this album run as him still competing with Hov in a friendlier way even now. Everyone and there mama talking about Hov's verse this year and got him in their GOAT conversation while Nas got sidelined for a while. I would love to see an updated goat list for you sometime as well, if anything has changed in the last 5 or so years
Good seeing you brother! This is an absolute amazing breakdown. Thank you for expounding on my #1 MC’s latest project KD III. In this order, this is my ranking: Magic, KD II, KD I and KD III. This is likely to change according to how KD III grows on me.
When Nas said he was in rare form on KD2, I believed him. My personal 🐐 had me stank facing at work and I had chill before I got in trouble. Far as where I rank his work with Hit-Boy, I'm leaning more towards your list the more I listen to KD3. First time I heard Nas was It Ain't Hard To Tell. I was a more of a clay boy back then. Our class song was I Can and listening back to that song today at work conjured up memories of high school. Between Nas, Black Thought, Freddie, JID, Push(and if you want to include Kendrick) picking album of the year is pretty tough and we still got a month left. Great piece my brother. Good to see you're in good spirits.
Damn it Justin you got me again! I'm 40, and Nas has been my favorite rapper for the last 20 something years. So I was hanging on every word you were saying in this video. I respect your opinion because you are a stand-up guy and explain everything you think logically and even though I can respectfully disagree on some things, nonetheless I'll always value your perspective. At the end of the video when you ask what more does he have to prove, I'm like "yeah Jus, yeah, what does he have to prove?!" Waiting for your response like a dummy, then comes the infamous "I don't have the answer to these questions"🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 It's all happening!
It’s so beautiful to see Nas killing it like this, Nas has been my favourite rapper for the majority of my life. For him to release new music and it keeps getting better, is truly a blessing. 🙏🏽
Stopped listening to Justins early on TCM content for a few yrs due to the Nas hate and jayz d riding just came back to say Nas always been the GOAT🐐 👑👑👑
Thank you for this video this is very informative. Nas is a legend and I always never feel the same after listening to Nas' music it's life changing, I always look at life from his perspective and it's so inspiring Dope video 👌🔥
Yo love seeing this channel on the up! I see your numbers grow every episode! Keep it up man. Love the setup and love the writing! If you're not watching his videos weekly, punch yourself in the face!
1. I Just put the album on and let it play. I didn't even realize there are no features on it. Not many people today can drop an album with no features and it would be dope. Rappers today can't hold your attention like that by themselves. That you shows how ill this album is. It's fire 🔥! 2. I actually agree with you I always thought the takeover was a better diss track than either. " You made it a hot line, I made it a hot song" .
My ranking: Kings Disease III Kings Disease II Kings Disease I Magic I like Magic, but to me it feels more like a collection of songs, a bit more lighthearted (probably easier to consume for someone who doesn't listen to Nas thatt much). While KD series have been more layered. And with each instalment it gets better.
Thanks, Max. I think that's what I like about Magic. It reminds me of Lost Tapes or a light Illmatic. You really can't go wrong with any of these though in my opinion. Thanks for the analysis.
One word to describe Nas for the past three KD(s) run is "impressive" definitely my favorite rapper alive. 🐐 As always excellent breakdown 💯 KD 3 KD 2 MAGIC KD 1
It's crazy with each album they got better, for me this is album of the year, originally it would've been Lupe Fiasco or Jid, but Nas came in for the W
I would like to hear more from you, including your analysis on the Nas and Jay-Z beef. I think I saw another video of yours years ago talking about Black Thought as a rapper, and loved it.
They said Nas couldn't come with a stretch of classic albums ✅ They said Nas couldn't pick beats right and couldn't keep up a concept ✅ They said Nas couldn't try to top the magnitude of Illmatic ✅... S/O to Nas and Hit-Boy for another gem 💎 of an album 🙌
It’s hard to be a Pac guy and be a fan of Nas. They are such different style of rappers. Pac is more so called poetic while Nas is a wordsmith and lyrically miles ahead of Pac. Respect for you recognizing who the best MC is though.
If we hold rap/hiphop to be art...then rappers must be judged on their artistry and not business enterprise, silly off field behaviour or marrying divas. Nas is a pure artist...and his catalogue is unmatched. He is the GOAT
1. KD3 2. Magic 3. KD2 4. KD1 Didn't think this one would be better than magic, but when I heard them finagle that 5 Heartbeats sample, then the MJ bars how he transformed from light skin to dark, from Adam Clayton Powell's complexion to Baldwin I was like Oh my Lord!!! Then that Jazz groove on Get Light really sold me. This album is straight 🔥🔥🔥🔥🚒🔥. Nas is the undisputed 🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐!!
When I hear Nas rap I asked myself what argument can you even make against him being the best, I feel in terms of skill(flow and rhyming) storytelling, metaphors, he really is the greatest. Would you agree? What do you feel like is the measure for the greatest? PS my top 5 Nas, Andre3000, Jay Z, Em and Biggie, when it comes to skill I personally feel you cannot compete with them. I would love to hear your opinion @thecompanyman
I completely agree with your ranking of his last four Nas albums. For the past five years, it's felt like it's just Nas and Hov at the top of Space Mountain and absolutely no one can reach them.
When I heard the Five Heartbeats sampled on "Legit"...I almost walked outta work...Nas did it again💯💯
Lmao that's fucking wild, when I heard it, I stopped what I was doing and said with a stank face "wtf are they doing over there😖😌😌😌!?!?!?!??🖤💜🖤💜🐆
Dawg I almost passed out with that sample lol. I knew this was going to be fire.
@@darkfire06 😂😂😂😂 Dope !
4sure
I just think Nas and Hitboy compliment each other so well. "Legit" is a great example.
The run Nas is on will definitely be in the history books 😎
Forever
BIGFAX.
*books
@@h.m.5724 sorry grammar police let me fix that 😂
True
I know it's super early but this album is an instant classic. In 20 years people will remember this album.
NGl I hated this album. Thought it was the worst outta all 3
@@ethermac9015 stop hating bih
@@DonBienveRosario15 telling the truth ain’t hating.. ain’t nobody saying it’s bad but KD 1,2 & Magic we’re better 🤷🏾♂️
Edit
I overlooked the part when he said he hated the album… I don’t hate it I just like the others more
@@ethermac9015 good thing your opinion is in the minority and no body cares about it lmao.
KD2
(Magic)
KD3
KD1
That's how it looks for me right now. KD3 is constantly great but doesn't have the same highs as KD2 for me. Magic is a bit short compared to KD3 but it was pretty awesome and basically was almost one big high.
Nas is on the best run of his career. He really came back and showed everyone he is not just Illmatic. Definitely in my goat list
True
Out of the 4 albums 2 were trash and magic was pretty good. This one is a classic I'd say his best and most well rounded album since it was written
@@itwasalladream21 You are mentally ill if you think kd2 was trash
@@itwasalladream21 None of them were trash try again
@@Agentunderfire nah they aren't classic, KD2 is the closest but he's been consistent. They are very good if not great. He isn't missing.
I've been saying, Hit-Boy and Nas, THESE TWO DONT MISS! This IS a rarity. I love it. This shit is beautiful.
They deserved everything they've earned. This is a truly impressive run.
Bro, I was raised on nas, and because of me listening to his music growing up through out my life, inspired me to actually focus on lyrics instead of beats only, which made me excel at writing.
Nas has that effect on people. When I hear Nas I definitely feel like picking up a pen. He makes people smarter. thanks, Marshal.
@@TheCompanyMan exactly, not many rappers out there, will make you start thinking creatively lyrically
Nas Is Untouchable. He is a league of his own. He can do whatever he wants with these bomb beats from Hit boy, Classics!!
The idea that Nas has an album of the year candidate in 2022 is wild. This has been a year for the books for Hip-Hop.
On “WTF SMH” NaS says “The mic still smokin', I ain't once go hoarse” this bar ties back to HOV’s takeover bar where Jay suggest “Horse” had a better verse than NaS on Oochie Wally. This was a slick double entendre! Another great job Justin!!! Salute
AWESOME ANALYSIS 🤯🤯🤯 I didn't catch that. Thank you!
Reach ....
@@cav65 na it’s right there for you. Not a reach at all
Can’t really agree on that 1 because it wouldn’t really be anything beyond a usage of a similar sounding word, but with the use… there’s no statement or counter punch. I’d think Nas wouldn’t be satisfied with not really nailing the statement - he’s way too seasoned for that.
Nas still pushing 50 and he's raps still crispy 🤌🏾
It's beautiful to see.
@@TheCompanyMan TCM x Gangsta Grillz mixtape coming soon 😂😂😂😂
Thats a bar right there....
Nas should buy this line 😂
KDIII
MAGIC
KD2
KD
Check this out, Analysts, Hope you enjoy this commentary on Nas' latest, King's Disease III. Four albums in 3 years, he's truly walking between the rain drops right now and I love to see it. A couple of notes:
1. Thank you to all the Analysts who've donated to the channel, helping to forward the mission each week. If you'd like to support, check this link: linktr.ee/thecompanyman
3. Here's my order for this run:
1. Magic
2. KD3
3. KD2
4. KD
What's your order?
KD3
Magic
KD2
KD
So if Magic is your favorite why you didn't cover it when it came out. Lol. KD3 is better than Magic. And Magic is 5 mic classic that yall didn't cover and completely ignored.
Nas all time albums:
Ill
IWW
Still
KD3
GS
Lost
LIG
Magic
Distant
I Am
KD2
SD (disc 1)
KD
Untitled
HHID
Lost 2
Nasir
Nastradamus
SD(disc 2)
Think about KD2 being 11 on your catalog!
Exactly like yours.
@@brianlarkins4250 I wasn't dropping videos like this at that point in time. I wrote about it here though:
www.revolt.tv/article/2021-12-28/146132/11-top-rap-albums-2021/
I look forward to the day that Nas will be included in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The man deserves to be up there amongst the greats. His lyrical storytelling ages like fine wine.
There's no doubt about that. Just a matter of time
Far far far from the goal...just like the grammys was...don't need the johnny come latelys validations
Ll was inducted and Nas has had more success , more albums and longvevity than LL so he will be inducted...the scary part is he aint done yet he hinted that he might do an album with Primier. God bless this man with many more years
@@tebogomaphephe3470 It comes down to the votes. You have to get voted to get onto the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. It took LLCoolJ six times before he got inducted, and I reckon that Nas, too, has been receiving prior votes but he's yet to come through. I have faith that he will in the end.
Nas never disappoints and keeps proving the haters wrong when they say he’s down and out he comes back stronger than ever
Great analysis, Dwayne. I agree completely. It's one of his most resolute GOAT qualities.
Yeah I agree last time they thought he was done we got STILLMATIC, God's Son & Streets Disciple.
I can't say people were "haters" tho.
The previous criticism of Nas was legitimate and out of love, that's why people are so happy for Nas now.
You are making a valid point because people have been disrespecting Nas as a rapper , by saying he is finished. I have always disagreed with that view
@@TheCompanyMan I am waiting for him to collaborate with j cole
Respect to you, Justin, for admitting that you were wrong about Nas. Takes a certain level of journalistic integrity (and humility) to admit that!
yeah and I listen to you and Jude talk recklessly on his show always thinking you two got yall ears to the streets I'm proud of you because I he doesn't have an equal lyrically
I can agree
If Kd2, 3 and magic dropped 15-25 years ago, we would be calling them some of his greatest classics.
Super BIGFAX. Thanks, Kay.
That’s a fact! Nas has one of the greatest catalogs in music not just rap.
@@supaman432 I agree, matter of fact Its so great that a near classic album like "life is good" is hovering around the 8th to 10th spot.
@@supaman432 yes but that's due to recovering within a consistent career. We forget his lackluster albums for he has plenty of solid to "classic" albums. Nas has something many GOATs lack - *volume* .
The Reminisce sample is perfect. Much respect to Hit Boy! This album is simply amazing.
THE ALBUM IS OUT NOW I'M GO IN GET IT I CAN GET IT FROM
ANYWHERE LIKE I GO TO BEST BUY TO GET IT AND GO TARGET I'M GO TO RADIO SHACK TO GET IT AND I GO TO ANY STORE TO GET IT LIKE CIRCUIT CITY AND AND ONE IN A MALL
ANY MALL TO GET THIS ALBUM NAS KING DISEASE 3 I'M GO GET ALL NAS ALBUMS SO I'M GET ALL NAS CASSETTE TAPES AND VINYL RECORDS TO.
The last time someone had a run with this many classics in a row had to be DMX and Pac. But he doing this with the same team on all releases. He's doing something with this run that I don't think will ever be duplicated again. And mind you he is suppose to be considered past his prime but he is still dropping gems.
This is an unprecedented 4 album run given the time Nas and Hit Boy did it in ,where Nas is in his career and his age .Truely in rear form on 🔥🐐
BIGFAX. Thanks for the analysis Nathan.
Life is good and Nasir were also really good.
I wouldn't say it's unprecedented being the first 2 KD albums were very underwhelming the first was trash and the second was decent. The magic album was pretty good but had no replay value but this album is the Nas I wanted to hear A1 production and he sounds as sharp as ever lyrically.
Classic…. I thought Kendrick, JID and Freddie were great, but Nas just upped the ante. ❤️
Fr, Nas is just messed up my Top 10 of the year list! 🥰 You got some great taste btw, judging from your channel 😁
Thanks you those albums are dope...you definitely right album 🔥
Is it your AOTY?
@@TheCompanyMan it is actually… and I Love Kendrick’s project… I wouldn’t be mad if either one of them took home the Grammy.
@@Jimmy1982Playlists thanks! This was a great year for hip hop!
This album is the definition of a classic hip hop album. It has every element and super consistent throughout!
Thanks for the analysis, Jeremy. What's your favorite track?
@@TheCompanyMan Tough question lol I got a few, legit, thun, I’m on fire, once a man twice a child.
@@TheCompanyMan Hood2Hood
@@Saxiiss LOVE THAT ONE
Reminisce, am on fire, Hood2Hood, thun, heck the whole joint man! There's no filler shit man
I definitely wasn’t expecting you to make a video on this album. I think this one is the best of the 3
Of the four?!? Maybe... it's between this and _Magic._ I gotta hear em both again...
@@Jimmy1982Playlists Magic is definitely my favorite. Feels like Illmatic or Lost Tapes to me but fresh for the new era.
Me too. This is definitely top two of this streak.
@@Jimmy1982Playlists I mean of the 3 king diseases. Magic still my favorite, this one might creep up
The first time I heard Nas was my upstairs neighbor showing me The World Is Yours in the early 2000s. I have horrible memory when it comes to my childhood but I do remember my neighbor being obsessed with Nas.
How is Nas nearly 50 and still look as young as he did in '94!?
Must be the lotion
Black don’t crack.
@@jjrolltide some do though.. Have you seen lil wayne?
@@johnwerner69 probably unhealthy lifestyle. Iam sure Nas is no saint either..but Wayne...
@@johnwerner69 💀💀💀
Couldn't be happier for Nas... no one can deny what he's done the last couple years. This is ridiculous! It's been maybe the best year for HipHop in 20 years or more, and this could definitely be AOTY.
After _Magic,_ I just knew this would be a particularly special project when they announced it! 🔥🔥🔥
Now, please make that album with Preemo, Nas! 🙏🏼
Sometimes I think about all the things Nas has overcome in his career. In that context, this is even more impressive. I mean, he nearly quit the game all together at one point. Now he's showing everyone how to do this. 4 albums in 3 years in your late 40s and at this quality level. It's all happening.
@@TheCompanyMan "instead of complaining about how the younger generations don't know how to rap, Nas decided to show everyone how it's done" are my brother's words.
The King be the King. Nas establishes himself as the long term GOAT of Hip Hop albums after this Hit-Boy run. I think I Gave You Power is the most brilliant rap song ever written, and I’m thrilled that he continues to develop his metaphorical mastery. Would love to get him and Black Thought on the same song for my next project. Peace!!! Godly work!!! 🙏🏾
'Preciate you, Mark. Have you ever seen a run like this from an artist this late in the game? I mean, 4 albums in 3 years is special on its own. Another Analyst mentioned how from a global perspective, when they think of Hip Hop, they think of Nas first and foremost. That was new to me.
@@TheCompanyMan considering Nas first solo single was in 1992 and Illmatic drops in 1994, it’s an unprecedented that almost any musician would arguably be making some of their best albums 30 years after their first. Must also acknowledge that Hit Boy is a sonic genius for delivering so many great tracks to inspire the God. He blacks out on every style and made the best beat in Beyoncé’s latest album too.
You're one of the GOATs too, Mark! Salute 🙏🏾
@@KardiFan2000 peace to you Will B. Smooth. And many many thanks. I need a dope four album run now though!!!!! Lol
Nas has found the perfect collaborator. When a writer does this, it's unstoppable. That, paired with Nas finally being in a space where he has nothing else to prove has been the key. That's apparent in those "Thun" bars. Essentially admitting that Takeover is an amazing record shows how comfy and confident he is. That can be felt in the music. A reinvigorated GOAT.
Moreso admitting he still gets heated at some of the jabs Jay took on the record, not really commenting on the quality of the song.
Another dope introspective piece, brother! I am a big fan of King's Disease III So far its blowing me away. It's still a bit too soon fo rme to judge where it fits in the lineup, I need to live with it for a bit. He has clearly hit an impressive stride tho. His output is next level, and as you pointed out, especially at this stage of his career.
Thanks brother. This is just so unexpected. Not only the consistency but the prolificness. 4 albums in 3 years and at this level. It's so impressive.
@@TheCompanyMan The level is just nuts. Lucky for us!
It’s rare that I call something an instant classic but this is one of them! Last time I called an album an instant classic was To pimp a butterfly, Nas was flexing at a very high level!
You definitely called TPAB correctly, JM!
I agree 100% with this whole statement.
Nas's album with Damian Marley "Distant Relatives" is pretty dope too.
Ye sir reee! Straight fire
"Pushin' 50 and still sounds crispy." Nice line Justin 👍.
1. King Disease 2
2. King Disease 3
3. Magic
4. King Disease (I feel like I need to revisit this one.).
Thanks Muraad. Probably a good time to catch on KD for most people. I haven't haven't given it a full listen in a while myself.
King disease 1 is a great album
NASIR , lost tapes 2
What's crazy is you can put these 4 in any order and we can't be mad about it. He made 4 classics so good that it's hard to make a list lol. I ranked Magic last though for me because of how short it was and the lack of promotion. Seemed like a appetizer. Also didn't have choruses or features so that is where I deducted points. I atleast like a couple nice choruses or heavy samples in the hook to break things up. But that's just personal preference. The beats and Rhymes are top notch though
@@coreycole92 my favorite of the series, too many hits
KD3 IS AN AMAZING ALBUM. His 4-album run with Hit-Boy has been phenomenal back to back to back. I’m glad NAS is getting his flowers. Mainstream media for whatever reason has it out for him
And this is the very reason i'm subbed to TCM. Great analysis, great album. Also, well done for catchin the Em flow Just...guarantee no other music journalists will get the reference. IT'S ALL HAPPENING!
Thanks Loux. That was one of my favorite moments. I appreciate you brother.
With the synergy him and Hit-Boy have rn it was impossible to not go 3 for 3 (4 incl Magic). I’ll be waiting for your AOTY contenders vid. I appreciate you too my g 👊🏾
It's time for that Nas, AZ joint! AZ said they have 20 songs together that nobody ever heard. Nas is in the position to have them mixed and released!!
Nas and AZ! That's whats up.
Hell Yea!!! Sprinkle a little Wu-Tang in that mix!! Or a Hit-Boy produced Firm Album, done the right way
Only thing I dont like is, I cant get my hands on a physical copy of this masterpiece. I absolutely love it, I didn't expect anything less from the GOAT. Nas is truly the best to ever do it 💯💯💯
"Superhero material, rap star status
Premier album still might happen"
This bar has me on a chokehold since release night
Same here! 🤣
Another well reasoned and measured analysis. I can't say enough about how much brothers like you are appreciated for your work & insight.
As for this album (and the run Nas has been on) I am mostly in agreement with your thoughts. He seems to have found the perfect formula for engaging production, sharp & quick witted lyricism, keeping his message real or uplifting & still having that unique Nas "flavor" to it all, across these four projects. I absolutely went crazy when I heard that sample on Legit lol. Lupe Fiasco has been one of my favorite MCs for a good while now & I can seriously tell why he looks up to an artist like Nas after hearing these albums. Nas has became a diamond sharpening swords as he has gotten older & it's such a great thing for the culture as a whole. Peace Justin & much love to ya.
Nas has been a top tier MC literally my entire life (I’m 30). Every time he drops it makes me pick up a pen or a beat machine and start working. Literally made 4 beats and 6 verses in the 24 hrs KD3 dropped.
I'm gonna express myself. Happy to be part of the analysts. KD3 is the best for me. It takes me back to, It was Written. NAS was in his bag then. Post Illmatic, it felt like he was writing Revelations. KD3 feels like some post Revelations anthology. Hitboy cooked!@ Personally this is the AOTY. That's just my background and growing up on Nas. Kendrick and Black Thought cooked this year. But Nas had me with the mean face the whole time. Its a perfect album and I'm happy I waited this long to bump it and experience it. What a time to be alive. Peace.
Man, TD, you ain’t neva lied. Incredible year and we’re seeing some incredible things. “The things that shaped me would’ve murk’d you” YEEZUS 🔥🔥
It's never too late to admit when you are wrong
It happens to the best of us. It's all happening. Thanks, Mr. D.
MC Serch just dropped some gems on Math Hoffa's Podcast about that ownership for "Dead Presidents" everyone should check out. It definitely takes the sting out of that Jay-Z line. Jay paid Zomba for Serch and Serch also negotiated 50% ownership of the song for Nas. Basically Nas owns 50% of Dead Presidents.
The "King's Disease" album series is like fine wine: it just keeps getting better and better, The third is my favorite, but all are excellent. Nas is making the kind of music lately that make me feel lucky to be alive,
Solid review and Questions. Might I add, it’s beautiful to see honest reporting; which speaks volumes about your objectiveness amidst still having an opinion. 🔥🔥🔥
Those beats are insane. Legit almost killed me the first time I heard that shit.
Awesome video again. So fresh to see someone admit when they're wrong. Cheers, Justin!!
Thanks, Jim. I think this is the best production of the KDs, easily. These two are like Kobe and Shaq.
I’m glad to see you came around! The media as a whole should show more respect to Nas. Too much blatant negativity has been thrown his way since ‘96.
KDII was a monster. I bought the Vinyl but couldn’t bring myself to open it. That one is going in my safe.
Hit and Nas are like 2000 Shaq n Kob
A new Nas album and new Company man hairstyle, we are truly blessed.
It's all happening 😂😂😂
Most great 4-album runs in Rap come from groups: OutKast, GangStarr, De La, PE, RTJ, Roots, etc.. Despite being credited solely to Nas, this run falls in-line. “King’s Disease” is a super duo with Hit-Boy, I think anyway haha.
Great analysis.
Include Tribe in that listing.
@@mr_rgp Yes… them, EPMD, Eric B. & Rakim as well; some truly great 4-peats.
Hey Justin man to man.. Pause... I love you brother keep doing what you're doing.. You represent the best of us..
Thats Love!, SBK. I appreciate you brother.
The amazing thing about Nas and this album is that even after 30 years, he’s still rapping like he has something to prove. And then pulling the J. Cole route with no features?! Come on man!!!! That’s insane that he’s still at this caliber. And the entendres that you discover with more listens, fucking incredible. Great flipping video. I’m giving you your flowers 💐 while you’re here. You’re the truth and I strive to be like you.
PS: Freddie Gibbs is on a impressive run………….. just saying
Cole is just following the road NaS built, therefore making him proud.
Cube had a mean 4 album run, too…
“Amerikkkas Most Wanted” “Death Certificate” “The Predator” and “Lethal Injection”
Per usual, your review is on point
Man, I love your commentary on music . Nas, took his legacy to another level with this Release
Love the breakdown. Right now I'm sitting at 1. Magic 2. KD2 3. KD3 4. KD but this album is so heavy that I'm going to have to sit with these bars for a while to digest them. Also I interpreted Nas reflecting on his beef with Hov and this album run as him still competing with Hov in a friendlier way even now. Everyone and there mama talking about Hov's verse this year and got him in their GOAT conversation while Nas got sidelined for a while. I would love to see an updated goat list for you sometime as well, if anything has changed in the last 5 or so years
It's becoming one of my favorite the more and more I listen to it. Nas is always pushing the genre to new heights. This is what it's about.
Good seeing you brother! This is an absolute amazing breakdown. Thank you for expounding on my #1 MC’s latest project KD III. In this order, this is my ranking: Magic, KD II, KD I and KD III. This is likely to change according to how KD III grows on me.
“Nas is pushing 50 and his mic still sounds crispy” 👏 Bars lol 08:29
It's incredible how Nas is this far in the game and still this sharp 🙏
Magic is one of my favourite. Nas is the top dog . Not just magic he comes through constantly. This new KD3 is big! One love to Nas
I love the ablum....the lyricism and storytelling...what i love most about it is how the beats are reminiscent of 80s, 90s hip hop music
I was hoping that you will talk about NAS. Thank you for the great content
Thanks, Omer. This album is great. Thank you for being apart of the community. 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿
When Nas said he was in rare form on KD2, I believed him. My personal 🐐 had me stank facing at work and I had chill before I got in trouble. Far as where I rank his work with Hit-Boy, I'm leaning more towards your list the more I listen to KD3.
First time I heard Nas was It Ain't Hard To Tell. I was a more of a clay boy back then. Our class song was I Can and listening back to that song today at work conjured up memories of high school.
Between Nas, Black Thought, Freddie, JID, Push(and if you want to include Kendrick) picking album of the year is pretty tough and we still got a month left. Great piece my brother. Good to see you're in good spirits.
You missed one, Nas has also given us God's Son! For the album run, my ratings are similar with yours!
BIGFAX!!! God's Son was incredible!
Damn it Justin you got me again! I'm 40, and Nas has been my favorite rapper for the last 20 something years. So I was hanging on every word you were saying in this video. I respect your opinion because you are a stand-up guy and explain everything you think logically and even though I can respectfully disagree on some things, nonetheless I'll always value your perspective. At the end of the video when you ask what more does he have to prove, I'm like "yeah Jus, yeah, what does he have to prove?!" Waiting for your response like a dummy, then comes the infamous "I don't have the answer to these questions"🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
It's all happening!
I been listening to Nas since 94/95. I been telling Nas was the best since h.s. 1999-. The rest of the world is now catching up. 🙌🏾
It’s so beautiful to see Nas killing it like this, Nas has been my favourite rapper for the majority of my life. For him to release new music and it keeps getting better, is truly a blessing. 🙏🏽
Stopped listening to Justins early on TCM content for a few yrs due to the Nas hate and jayz d riding just came back to say Nas always been the GOAT🐐 👑👑👑
Thanks for stopping by, Nathan. What Nas is doing is deserves all the highest praise.
This video finally the push I needed to get into these 4 albums, thanks Justin.
P.S. you playing GZA in chess this week?
"And if you haven't heard the world is yours... punch yourself in the face!"
🤣🤣
Thank you for this video this is very informative.
Nas is a legend and I always never feel the same after listening to Nas' music it's life changing, I always look at life from his perspective and it's so inspiring
Dope video 👌🔥
Nas Still putting in work. How many M.C.s or other artists can say 15 solo albums. Let alone side projects and Collabs.
Damn. Great analysis. It's wild when you say it that way. 15 solo projects in 30 years plus an incredible hit rate. 🤯
This is why Justin shines bright! This review is top tier! Peace to Esco and thanks for the poetry all these years!
So pumped that Nas is dropping rapid fire classics
Me too!
Yo love seeing this channel on the up! I see your numbers grow every episode! Keep it up man. Love the setup and love the writing! If you're not watching his videos weekly, punch yourself in the face!
I agree with your order on the 4. But I wish he kept advancing the cool album cover of kings disease 1 for all 3.
The KD cover would make a fly all over print t shirt.
Good to have you back just!
1. I Just put the album on and let it play. I didn't even realize there are no features on it. Not many people today can drop an album with no features and it would be dope. Rappers today can't hold your attention like that by themselves. That you shows how ill this album is. It's fire 🔥!
2. I actually agree with you I always thought the takeover was a better diss track than either. " You made it a hot line, I made it a hot song" .
Big Just, great review my g! Thanks for breaking the album down and being honest. Keep up the great work. 🙏🏼🧡👊🏼💪🏽
My ranking:
Kings Disease III
Kings Disease II
Kings Disease I
Magic
I like Magic, but to me it feels more like a collection of songs, a bit more lighthearted (probably easier to consume for someone who doesn't listen to Nas thatt much). While KD series have been more layered. And with each instalment it gets better.
Magic is better than KD I...
Blast off! I agree with you on that order.
Thanks, Max. I think that's what I like about Magic. It reminds me of Lost Tapes or a light Illmatic. You really can't go wrong with any of these though in my opinion. Thanks for the analysis.
This recent run is what every Nas fan wanted, couldn’t be happier as younger fan who found him in 2017
This run for sure is better then any runs he’s ever had
Agreed, Sabrum. You really can't miss with any of these four.
So glad you are back & posting content. #keeprealhiphopalive
Mc Search confirmed that Hova’s line about the publishing rights to the NaS sample wasn’t accurate. NaS was making money off Hov’s music.
Yup, he said it in the Vlad interview.
One word to describe Nas for the past three KD(s) run is "impressive" definitely my favorite rapper alive. 🐐 As always excellent breakdown 💯
KD 3
KD 2
MAGIC
KD 1
It's crazy with each album they got better, for me this is album of the year, originally it would've been Lupe Fiasco or Jid, but Nas came in for the W
Thanks Curahee.
@@TheCompanyMan no doubt thank you for all you do!
Out of all old school rappers, I felt like nas truly represents that transition from KID to MAN to KING.🤴🏿
This run is so crazy 4 straight fire albums. How does he keep doing this? I don’t have the answers 🤣 see I can do that too lol 😂
It's all happening 😂🙏🏿😂🙏🏿😂🙏🏿😂🙏🏿
Hitboy production has been amazing on these albums. He gives the NY sounds with a current twist.
Nas is objectively the GOAT. There is really no competition
I would like to hear more from you, including your analysis on the Nas and Jay-Z beef. I think I saw another video of yours years ago talking about Black Thought as a rapper, and loved it.
this album got me hype jumping crying with chills lol
ITS ALL HAPPENING!!!!
They said Nas couldn't come with a stretch of classic albums ✅
They said Nas couldn't pick beats right and couldn't keep up a concept ✅
They said Nas couldn't try to top the magnitude of Illmatic ✅...
S/O to Nas and Hit-Boy for another gem 💎 of an album 🙌
I'm a Pac guy but Nas is the greatest rapper of all time.
It’s hard to be a Pac guy and be a fan of Nas. They are such different style of rappers. Pac is more so called poetic while Nas is a wordsmith and lyrically miles ahead of Pac. Respect for you recognizing who the best MC is though.
@@contradataxman2991, truth is truth my brother.
@@vladimirthenailer2035 no doubt
Justin you're truly a modern rarity...a journalist that is willing to admit they're wrong. Salute.
KD3= Instant Classic
If we hold rap/hiphop to be art...then rappers must be judged on their artistry and not business enterprise, silly off field behaviour or marrying divas. Nas is a pure artist...and his catalogue is unmatched. He is the GOAT
1. KD3
2. Magic
3. KD2
4. KD1
Didn't think this one would be better than magic, but when I heard them finagle that 5 Heartbeats sample, then the MJ bars how he transformed from light skin to dark, from Adam Clayton Powell's complexion to Baldwin I was like Oh my Lord!!! Then that Jazz groove on Get Light really sold me. This album is straight 🔥🔥🔥🔥🚒🔥. Nas is the undisputed 🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐!!
If we're giving rappers their flowers, NaS deserves a bouquet.
When I hear Nas rap I asked myself what argument can you even make against him being the best, I feel in terms of skill(flow and rhyming) storytelling, metaphors, he really is the greatest. Would you agree? What do you feel like is the measure for the greatest?
PS my top 5
Nas, Andre3000, Jay Z, Em and Biggie, when it comes to skill I personally feel you cannot compete with them. I would love to hear your opinion @thecompanyman
Yo great attention to detail and unbiased view! I'm a new subscriber!
MC Serch already confirmed that Jayz lied on takeover about the serchlite publishing line. I'm surprised you haven't realized this by now.
The first I heard of that was when he said it on Drink Champs to be honest. For 20 years for me it was a dope line.
I completely agree with your ranking of his last four Nas albums.
For the past five years, it's felt like it's just Nas and Hov at the top of Space Mountain and absolutely no one can reach them.
Well said, KM. Love that Space Mountain bar.