God's Son
by Nas
  • Record Label: Sony
  • Release Date: Dec 17, 2002
User Score
8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 150 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 135 out of 150
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 150
  3. Negative: 13 out of 150

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  1. user0857
    Aug 4, 2023
    0
    a totaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaal meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeessss
  2. Hovdagoat
    Aug 2, 2023
    0
    pure shiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiit, most overrated mc of aaaaaaaaaalll tiiiiiimeeeeee
  3. itsaboutdrive
    Dec 6, 2022
    0
    probably a CD that should never existed. he's the most overrated rapper in history together with Jay-z
  4. todaywasagooday
    Dec 1, 2022
    0
    Please. Stop overhyping these average albums. This is just a good record. Nothing more. Nothing compared to Em's best works, Kanye's best works and Kendrick's best works.
  5. Connorcox1997
    Feb 24, 2019
    10
    God's Son is one of the most defining Albums that Nas has ever made. I Love Nas's God's Son. Every song is fantastic from start to finish, especially the final two songs on the album were just heartbroken. His flows are significant, his bars are dope, and his lyrics are great. I love the Production on the album, and the Beats are dope. Nas has created one of the emotional Album of hisGod's Son is one of the most defining Albums that Nas has ever made. I Love Nas's God's Son. Every song is fantastic from start to finish, especially the final two songs on the album were just heartbroken. His flows are significant, his bars are dope, and his lyrics are great. I love the Production on the album, and the Beats are dope. Nas has created one of the emotional Album of his career. I Highly Recommend it.… Expand
  6. frankrog29
    Jan 14, 2019
    4
    God's Son feels like a collection of b-sides rather than a proper album. The beats are not consistent throughout the album and as a result it meanders all over the place. There are definitely some good songs on God's Son but the filler kind of ruins the album as a whole. Nas even throws some of his discarded, "b-side" lyrics into "Book of Rhymes" and ruins what otherwise could have been aGod's Son feels like a collection of b-sides rather than a proper album. The beats are not consistent throughout the album and as a result it meanders all over the place. There are definitely some good songs on God's Son but the filler kind of ruins the album as a whole. Nas even throws some of his discarded, "b-side" lyrics into "Book of Rhymes" and ruins what otherwise could have been a good song. Really Nas - you were so lazy that you couldn't write some new lyrics for this dope beat by Alchemist? Unfortunately, for me this album marked the beginning of the end for a great artist.… Expand
  7. Rix397
    Jul 21, 2018
    9
    Right after the release of his incredible compilation album "The Lost Tapes", Nas delivers his best studio album since "It Was Written". On "God's Son", Nas sounds fresher than ever before as he's tackling a wide range of topics with well-produced songs and slick lyrics. With this album, Nas makes it seem that this might truly be the work of God's son.

    Favorite tracks: Get Down The    Right after the release of his incredible compilation album "The Lost Tapes", Nas delivers his best studio album since "It Was Written". On "God's Son", Nas sounds fresher than ever before as he's tackling a wide range of topics with well-produced songs and slick lyrics. With this album, Nas makes it seem that this might truly be the work of God's son.

    Favorite tracks:

    Get Down
    The Cross
    Made You Look
    Last Real **** Alive
    Hey Nas
    Book of Rhymes
    Thugz Mansion (N.Y.)
    Warrior Song
    Revolutionary Warfare
    Dance
    Heaven

    Least favorite track:

    Zone Out    … Expand
  8. thehypebeast97
    Jan 27, 2017
    9
    Really touchy and mind-blowing album. Nas' lyricism is top notch here, and this album makes you think for real. Truly amazing album, underrated classic if you ask me
  9. keve16
    Mar 22, 2015
    8
    8.3/10................................................................................................................................................
  10. emceefan
    Aug 2, 2012
    10
    And Nasty Nas strikes again with another platinum WORTHY album, which many artists never are WORTHY but go platinum anyway. Nas tells little ghetto children to follow their dreams, dedicated songs to his mother who recently died, and had a song with Pac. Pac who died six years before, beefed with Nas and Mobb Deep, and Nas forgives and forgets it all, to feature 2Pac & J. Phoenix in ThugzAnd Nasty Nas strikes again with another platinum WORTHY album, which many artists never are WORTHY but go platinum anyway. Nas tells little ghetto children to follow their dreams, dedicated songs to his mother who recently died, and had a song with Pac. Pac who died six years before, beefed with Nas and Mobb Deep, and Nas forgives and forgets it all, to feature 2Pac & J. Phoenix in Thugz Mansion N.Y. And all of this in the midst of the Nas - Jigga feud that Nas won and Jigga the fake ass n**** had to hope for forgiveness for sucking ****. Nas followed Stillmatic with his 4th instant classic album that won the feud. At this point, Nasir Bin Olu Dara Jones should be a household name everywhere.… Expand
  11. lovemusic
    May 8, 2011
    8
    this is what rapping is all about. nas pours out his heart in this record. great comeback album. the lyrics was superb. he had maybe a few bad songs other than that it was very decent.
  12. sosa
    Nov 27, 2010
    10
    By far my favorite album from Nas entire career at this point. Though production is not stellar, it certainly isn't lacking as compared to previous albums. Lyrically its by far one of the best in hip hop and Nas' career
  13. BrannonM
    Apr 2, 2007
    7
    Very listenable, not on Stillmatics level, but a very good album.
  14. FrankB
    Dec 11, 2006
    10
    Better than Jiggas Blueprint
  15. DanielD
    Dec 11, 2006
    10
    Probably the best album Nas has ever made!!! And this is coming from a person who was introduced to hip-hop by "It Was Written" and fell in love with hip-hop because of Nas.
  16. SC
    Jun 28, 2006
    10
    Nas is one of the freshest rappers of all time. He delivers wih dignity and such grace. He's incomparable... on a whole nother level!!!!
  17. jackc
    Dec 11, 2004
    10
    i think this album is great because, NAs tries to tell me and my generation that we can do what we wanna do. HOLLA back p-ville ky jc
  18. LaDyNyC
    Nov 7, 2004
    10
    Nas is the most intelligent rapper, besides Pac n Immortal Technique. This cd should be put in a category of rap honour all by itself. It'll be a sad day when Nas retires from the world of hiphop.
  19. LukasZ
    Sep 22, 2004
    8
    anywhere between 8 and 9
  20. [Anonymous]
    Jun 19, 2004
    9
    Ridiculous, probably the best four song opener in hip hop in a long time.
  21. DonovanC
    May 20, 2004
    8
    This is a real hip-hop album. It may not be as good as It Was Written but he matured as a rapper and was very deep with his lyrics. Nas did his thing on this one.
  22. sooha
    May 4, 2004
    10
    so amazin! why he doesn't come to China
  23. MichelleK
    Apr 18, 2004
    10
    This song is played to my 4 year old daughter every morning. So she know she can be what she wants to be. This song could be the anthem for all children, for all women, for all men to be the best that they can be. Good Job Nas
  24. dna4evaeva
    Jan 14, 2004
    10
    no one listens to nas the way i do. if i listen to other cds is just because i dont just want to have them hanging around. God son is an example of a superior lyrisist.
  25. KatieP
    Jan 1, 2004
    10
    Nas is the best.
  26. GodsSon
    Dec 23, 2003
    10
    bAD cd gave it a 1: baD CD ? ? ? ? what the f*** is this kid smokin this album is an instant classic i give it a 9.8/10. . .i thought stillmatic was better but GodsSon is hot the only track that shouldnt of been there which was an all right track was zone out but other than that this CD is and instant classic
  27. bADcd
    Dec 3, 2003
    1
    baD CD
  28. MEANS
    Sep 25, 2003
    8
    very good album, I personally think it is better than stillmatic, not a classic like illmatic, but probably his 3rd best album, behind Illmatic and the underrated "Lost Tapes"
  29. Leslie
    Sep 10, 2003
    10
    On this album he picked up where he left off at illmatic
  30. tiffanyb
    Sep 8, 2003
    10
    he has done it again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  31. FredrickH
    May 1, 2003
    10
    Nas is killing them out there they need lyrical aid. Nas is 2 nice If he ain't betta than Big he's tha closes one Repping Queens 2 tha fullest one luv Straight slug. Jay tried 2 tip e toe thought God Son eyes was close. Pac tha greastest, Nas tha Illest. Peace A.k.a Rebirth
  32. marioc
    Apr 3, 2003
    10
    nas is my favorite rapper keep doing your thing playboy
  33. KoonceO
    Mar 20, 2003
    10
    The entire album is mind raveling. Nas is definitely in a league of his own by revealing the true entity of hip-hop or should I say, "street-hop". His lyrics are personal, truthful, and street. And at times educational. Nas is not commercial; but more like a rapper writing down his experiences on a note pad.
  34. Adhamayash
    Mar 11, 2003
    10
    Nas' lyrics are nuts, they are great. I think this album is deffinetly up there with the rest of his stuff. He is by far one of the most talented rappers out there, he gives out educational rhymes along with a nice beat.

Awards & Rankings

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#42 Best Album of 2002
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#30 Most Discussed Album of 2002
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#20 Most Shared Album of 2002

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Metascore
81

Universal acclaim - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. Village Voice
    Aug 10, 2011
    50
    Nas doesn't ruin a decent beat, but rarely is he able to improve one.
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  2. Stylus Magazine
    84
    The nice thing about God’s Son, although it isn’t fantastic or at the level of Stillmatic, is that it honestly doesn’t feel rushed. Nas is responsible for the lyrical content of the album, and it, like his previous releases, is nearly flawless.
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  3. Rolling Stone
    60
    A welcome return to form.
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