Nas
Nas (born 1973) is the stage name of American rapper Nasir Jones.
Nas, NaS, or NAS may also refer to:
Aviation
* Nasair, a low-cost airline carrier and subsidiary based in Eritrea
* National Air Services, an airline in Saudi Arabia
** Nas Air ( ...
Released through internet outlets in 2003, the album began the trend for homemade remix projects, which reached fever pitch with
Jay-Z
Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4, 1969), known professionally as Jay-Z, is an American rapper, record producer, entrepreneur, and founder of Manhattan-based conglomerate talent and entertainment agency Roc Nation. He is regarded as one of ...
's '' The Black Album'' remixes (of which 9th also submitted an entry). It was well received by critics and fans alike for its re-interpretation of what many considered to be a return-to-form album from
Nas
Nas (born 1973) is the stage name of American rapper Nasir Jones.
Nas, NaS, or NAS may also refer to:
Aviation
* Nasair, a low-cost airline carrier and subsidiary based in Eritrea
* National Air Services, an airline in Saudi Arabia
** Nas Air ( ...
. In particular, the album is responsible for popularizing remixes of whole albums back-to-front, and also for establishing
9th Wonder
Patrick Denard Douthit (born January 15, 1975), better known as 9th Wonder, is a hip hop producers.
9th Wonder didn't create the mix with a view to generate a buzz or promote his skills saying, "I didn't even think anybody was going to hear it". When asked by
HitQuarters
HitQuarters was an international music industry publication and contact database founded in 1999. It was noted for its in-depth interviews with industry figures, as well as its A&R and manager contact directory, free artist promo pages and song ...
what inspired the remix he said: "I think all of us at one point want to hear Nas on something different. His voice is like another instrument on a track."
The album was excellently received, and served as the a catalyst for 9th, sweeping "the industry off their feet".:: MVRemix: Album Reviews – 9th Wonder/Nas – God's Stepson :: /ref>
Track listing
# "
Get Down
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# "The Cross"
# " Made You Look"
# "Last Real Nigga Alive"
# "Hey Nas"
# " I Can"
# "Book Of Rhymes"
# " Thugz Mansion (NYC)"
# "Mastermind"
# "Warrior Song"
# "Revolutionary Warfare"
# "
Ether
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" (Originally from ''
Stillmatic
''Stillmatic'' is the fifth studio album by American rapper Nas, released on December 18, 2001, by Ill Will and Columbia Records. In contrast to his previous work's gangsta rap themes, the album contains socially conscious and philosophical theme ...
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Samples
*"Get Down" contains a sample from "You're a Friend of Mine" by The Meters
*"The Cross" contains a sample from "Beautiful Man of Mine" by
Phyllis Hyman
Phyllis Linda Hyman (July 6, 1949 – June 30, 1995) was an American singer, songwriter, and actress. Hyman is best known for her music during the late 1970s through the early 1990s, some of her most notable songs were "You Know How to Love Me" ...
*"Made U Look" outro contains a sample from "Broken Wing Bird" by
The 5th Dimension
The 5th Dimension is an American popular music vocal group, whose repertoire includes pop, R&B, soul, jazz, light opera, and Broadway.
Formed as the Versatiles in late 1965, the group changed its name to "the 5th Dimension" by 1966. Betwee ...
*"Last Real Nigga Alive" contains a sample from "Moves" by
Doug Hammond
Doug Hammond (born December 26, 1942) is an American free funk/avant-garde jazz drummer, composer, poet, producer, and professor. His first major release was ''Reflections in the Sea of Nurnen'' on Tribe Records in 1975.
Career
He has worked w ...
*"Hey Nas" contains a sample from "I'd Like To Be Baby To You" by
Roberta Flack
Roberta Cleopatra Flack (born February 10, 1937) is a retired American singer. She topped the Billboard Magazine, ''Billboard'' charts with the No. 1 singles "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face", "Killing Me Softly with His Song", "Feel Like M ...
*"I Can" contains a sample from "Break It Down" by
Curtis Mayfield
Curtis Lee Mayfield (June 3, 1942 – December 26, 1999) was an American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and record producer, and one of the most influential musicians behind soul and politically conscious African-American music.
*"Book Of Rhymes" contains a sample from "You'll Always Be Mine" by
The Impressions
The Impressions were an American music group originally formed in 1958. Their repertoire includes gospel, doo-wop, R&B, and soul.
The group was founded as the Roosters by Chattanooga, Tennessee natives Sam Gooden, Richard Brooks and Arthur Bro ...
*"Thugz Mansion (NYC)" contains a sample from "It's Madness" by
Marvin Gaye
Marvin Pentz Gay Jr., who also spelled his surname as Gaye (April 2, 1939 – April 1, 1984), was an American singer and songwriter. He helped to shape the sound of Motown in the 1960s, first as an in-house session player and later as a solo ar ...
*"Mastermind" contains a sample from "Scarborough Fair" by
Sérgio Mendes
Sérgio Santos Mendes (; born February 11, 1941) is a Brazilian musician. His career took off with worldwide hits by his group Brasil '66. He has over 55 releases and plays bossa nova heavily crossed with jazz and funk. He was nominated for ...
*"Revolutionary Warfare" contains a sample from "Let Me Make Love To You" by
The O'Jays
The O'Jays are an American R&B group from Canton, Ohio, formed in 1958 and originally consisting of Eddie Levert, Walter Lee Williams, William Powell, Bobby Massey, and Bill Isles. The O'Jays made their first chart appearance with the minor hi ...
*"Ether" contains a sample from "Hey, What's That You Say" by Brother To Brother