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King's Disease II
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Universal acclaim- based on 255 Ratings

  • Summary: The sequel to the rappers 2020 King's Disease album features guest appearances from A Boogie Wit da Hoodie, Blxst, Eminem, EPMD, Lauryn Hill, Hit-Boy, Charlie Wilson, and YG.
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. New Musical Express (NME)
    Aug 6, 2021
    100
    With ‘Kings Disease II’, he has delivered a masterpiece of monolithic measures, completing arguably the best two-volume series in hip-hop.
  2. The Independent (UK)
    Aug 6, 2021
    100
    A record that captures nostalgia without devolving into anachronism or retrograde – a fine line that Nas is well-versed in toeing. As ever, Nas is his own lynchpin. Tracks including “Store Run” and “Moments” demonstrate the rapper’s gift as a lucid narrator of his own experience.
  3. Consequence
    Aug 6, 2021
    91
    The original was proof that Nas, a cat known to bathe in ’90s aesthetics, could spin gold with a producer known for the exact opposite. KD2 fulfills that idea, as the pair double down on what worked the first time, toss aside what didn’t, and find the perfect center between 2021 and 1991.
  4. Exclaim
    Aug 9, 2021
    80
    The momentum of King's Disease II's eventual first half results in some lag to the finish line, but whether it's inspired singles ("Rare"), fresh collaborations, new ideas or bejeweled one-liners ("How you expect to get love if you don't show none?"), King Nas serves up another reminder that he's no pretender to the throne. The wild ambition has just evolved into calculated wisdom.
  5. AllMusic
    Sep 13, 2021
    80
    Nas sounds sharp and inspired throughout, giving performances that recall the uncanny brilliance that made his earliest work essential, but also showing he's still capable of taking his art to new places.
  6. Beats Per Minute
    Aug 19, 2021
    71
    Intriguingly, in a game where we’re consistently told that remaining hungry is a necessity, the most enjoyable moments of King’s Disease II come when Nas is simply stating his satisfaction.
  7. Pitchfork
    Aug 11, 2021
    61
    Nas’ kingship goes down easy over Hit-Boy’s clean drums and neat arrangements, which indulge Nas’ nostalgia without kowtowing to it. ... When Nas’ rhymes aren’t clumsy, his storytelling is.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 87 out of 100
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 100
  3. Negative: 9 out of 100
  1. Darianz
    Aug 12, 2021
    10
    Nas is the GOAT, and this only becomes more clear when he’s working with Hit Boy.
  2. Lchino
    Aug 10, 2021
    10
    Another classic. Nas is the greatest rapper ever and the catilgoue ls the proof. Jayz is second but Nas #1. Amazing album
  4. stillyazid
    Sep 23, 2021
    10
    Nas almost 50 years old coming back this year harder , stronger and more focused, hit boy's production on point everything about this album isNas almost 50 years old coming back this year harder , stronger and more focused, hit boy's production on point everything about this album is perfect King's disease 2 AOTY!!!!… Expand
  5. Kej718
    Aug 9, 2021
    10
    They did it again. This is what greatness sounds like. Favorite songs are Store Run, Death Row East, 40 Side, Rare. Lauryn had the best feature.
  6. rockerray
    Aug 9, 2021
    10
    I know we're still in the middle of the COVID pandemic but King Disease 2 is the variant that's about to shake up the world - well the musicI know we're still in the middle of the COVID pandemic but King Disease 2 is the variant that's about to shake up the world - well the music industry at least. Every lyric and flow Nas speaks is a reminder why he is a King of Hip-Hop. This album put's the icing on the cake for his credibility in Hip-Hop. AOTY contender easily!… Expand
  7. SirOti
    Aug 7, 2021
    9
    King’s Disease 2 is a very good album, featuring solid production by Hit-Boy and excellent writing by Nas. Lauryn Hill produces arguably theKing’s Disease 2 is a very good album, featuring solid production by Hit-Boy and excellent writing by Nas. Lauryn Hill produces arguably the best featured verse on the album, while A boogie wit da hoodie’s verse on YKTV leaves much to be desired. This album is definitely a strong rap album of the year contender. 1. The Pressure - 8
    2. Death Row East - 9
    3. 40 Side - 9
    4. EPMD (feat. Eminem, EPMD) - 9
    5. Rare - 10
    6. YKTV (ft. A Boogie Wit da Hoodie, YG) - 7.5
    7. Store Run - 8.5
    8. Moments - 9
    9. Nobody (feat. Lauryn Hill) - 9.5
    10. No Phony Love (feat. Charlie Wilson) - 8.5
    11. Brunch on Sundays (feat. Blxst) - 8.5
    12. Count Me In - 9
    13. Composure (feat. Hit-Boy) - 9
    14. My Bible - 8.5
    15. Nas is Good - 9    … Expand
  8. biggestrapfan
    Aug 12, 2021
    0
    Very very mid album from Nasir. Barely just okay. Very boring. He needs to switch up his whole style.

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