Nas: God's Son (2002). “It Get's Personal…”

podcast December 31, 1969

B. Cox reviews Nas' sixth studio album God's Son as it turns 20. Capping off a productive year, the Queens emcee released his third project in 12 months following up the classic album Stillmatic and the compilation of unreleased tracks The Lost Tapes. It was seen as a continuation of his "comeback". He dealt with problems and distractions during the recording of the album, including his continued beef with Jay-Z and the death of his mother earlier in the year due to cancer. Despite the setbacks, he released an album that was largely critically acclaimed with production from the likes of Salaam Remi, Alchemist, Ron Brows, Chucky Thompson, Agile, Eminem and Alicia Keys.

The album featured three singles: the street anthem "Made You Look", the children inspired "I Can" and "Get Down". It was certified platinum and is often cited as Nas' most personal and candid album.

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Show Notes

Albumism: Nas' God's Son turns 20 | Album Anniversary

https://albumism.com/features/nas-gods-son-album-anniversary

BBC: 16 Albums That Define 2002

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/3ClfdFXPBSnc7s4cMBrjl4G/16-albums-that-define-2002

FocusOnHipHop: Album Review | Nas – God's Son

https://focushiphop.com/2016/06/26/album-review-nas-gods-son/

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