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Title and all, Nas's eighth solo album clearly intends to spark controversy. But what gives Nasir Jones the right to declare that HIP HOP IS DEAD? For one Nas's 5-mic debut album ILLMATIC represents the best of a by-gone era. Since then he's tried to find his place in the ever-evolving genre, flirting with the mainstream to mixed results, all the while mired in beef with former allies and childhood friends as well industry rivals. The fact that HIP-HOP IS DEAD is the product of his teaming with one of those former(?) rivals, Jay-Z, shows that business trumps beef--as Nas emphasizes on track one, "Money Over Bullshit."

The title cut, with its pounding Iron Butterfly beat and nihilistic lyrics, is profoundly provocative. And while the long-awaited collaboration with Jay-Z on "Black Republicans" will inevitably draw attention, Nas shows he's best on his own--doing his Sam Spade impression in the hard-boiled detective story "Who Killed It"; producing an unapologetic swansong to his hood life in "Not Going Back"; and spitting introspective street poetry in "Can't Forget About You." Nas is past trying to relive his ILLMATIC glory--and that's ultimately the point--yet HIP HOP IS DEAD contains both the gutter ghetto anthems and gritty brilliance that made him a legend in the first place.

Audio Mixers: Dylan Dresdow; Dylan "3-D" Dresdow; Kevin Crouse.

Recording information: Amerycan Studios, Hollywood, CA; Chung King, New York, NY; Encore Studios, Burbank, CA; Hit Factory Criteria, Miami, FL; Legacy Studios, New York, NY; Mandatory Entertainment; NRG Studios, N. Hollywood, CA; Record One Studios, Sherman Oaks, CA; Sony Music Studios, New York, NY; Sunset Sound, Hollywood, CA; the Record Plant, Hollywood, CA; The Studio, Philadelphia, PA; Westlake Recording Studios, LA, CA.

Personnel: Adam Hill (viola); Vincent Henry (flute, clarinet, soprano saxophone); LeRoi Moore (saxophone); Bruce Purse (trumpet, bass trumpet, flugelhorn); W. Marshall Sealy (French horn); Mark Batson, Salaam Remi (keyboards, drums); Paul Cho, Mike Elizondo (keyboards).

Additional personnel: Marsha Ambrosius, Tre Williams, Chrisette Michele, Jay-Z, Kanye West, Kelis, Snoop Dogg, The Game, will.i.am.

Rolling Stone (p.72) - 4 stars out of 5 -- "Nas never solves the crime, but his point is implicit -- few MCs are taking the artistic chances he does."
Entertainment Weekly (p.84) - "[D]enser and more grandiose than the minimalist digital funk heard on rap radio." -- Grade: B
Vibe (p.109) - "HIP-HOP IS DEAD is a loud, expansive album, packed with brand names and big ideas -- and is arguably the best thing Nas has done since 1996's IT WAS WRITTEN."
XXL (Magazine) (p.133) - "Nas' latest opus comprises solid lyrics and layered beats and proves that hip-hip isn't dead, it's just been asleep..."
Mojo (Publisher) (p.100) - 4 stars out of 5 -- "A fully realised, painstakingly compiled assault on hip hop's slide into bling-ridden mediocrity."
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List Price $13.99 (You save $3.54)
Category Rock/Pop Albums, R&B CDs, Urban Soundtrack, East Coast Rap, Rap
Label Def Jam
Orig Year 2006
All Time Sales Rank   4427  
CD Universe Part number 7337248
Catalog number 000722902
Discs 1
Release Date Dec 19, 2006
Studio/Live Studio
Mono/Stereo Stereo
Producer Will.I.Am; Kanye West; Scott Storch; Nas; Mark Batson; Salaam Remi; Aaron Fessel; Chris Webber; Paul Cho; Alvin West; Devo Springsteen; Will.I.Am; Kanye West; Scott Storch; Dr. Dre; Nas; Chris Webber; L.E.S.; Mark Batson; Stargate; Salaam Remi; Wyldfyer
Engineer Marc Lee; Conrad Golding; John Stahl; Andrew Dawson; Brian Sumner; Kevin Crouse
Recording Time 60 minutes
Personnel Mike Elizondo - keyboards
Leroi Moore - saxophone
Vincent Henry - flute, clarinet, soprano saxophone
Mark Batson
Bruce Purse - trumpet, bass trumpet, flugelhorn
Adam Hill - viola
W. Marshall Sealy - French horn

Also: Snoop Dogg, Jay-Z, Game, Kelis, New York, Ca, Hollywood, NY, Nas, Miami, P.A., FL, Burbank, Marsha Ambrosius, Lauryn Hill, Lauryn Hill, Large Professor, Chrisette Michele, Sunset Sound, Sherman Oaks, Lake, Hit Factory Criteria, TransContinental Studios, Chung King Studios, D & D Recording and Battery Studios, Salaam "The Chameleon" Rami, Tone.
Audio Remixer: R. Kelly.
Recording information: Battery Studios
, D.A.R.P. Studios, Hit Factory Studios, Unique Studios, Mandatory Entertainment
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1.Money Over Bullsh*t
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Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample3.Carry on Tradition  $0.99
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15.Hustlers
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5 stars BEST ALBUM OF 2006
THIS IS NAS BEST ALBUM OF ALL TIME,, AND ITS THE BEST ALBUM OF 2006-2007
Submitted by JOSE (MIAMI,FLORIDA)
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5 stars Hip-Hop dead? maybe
Thanks to Nas Hip-Hop is not dead but because of lil wayne it is. Anyway pick this cd up it is really good.
Submitted by dboii33 (new paltz, ny, USA)
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5 stars Listen
Nas makes a bold statement and backs it up with creative and thought provoking tracks. Gotta appreciate his lyrics and originality. A couple of beats missed but the majority were bangers.
Submitted by Chris (Columbia)
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5 stars Real Hip Hop
another classic by Nasty NaS
Submitted by Itorres_123 (rEEDLEY,Ca,USA)
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5 stars i disagree with nas but its still dope
hip hop is not dead but he makes a good arguement. the guy is a mastermind
Submitted by valentovicsbence (east europe)
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