King's Disease III
by Nas
User Score
8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 142 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 122 out of 142
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 142
  3. Negative: 16 out of 142
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  1. Lovenajij
    Nov 15, 2022
    10
    I am a new listener of Nas, I can honestly say. There wasn’t a single thing I didn’t like . I felt the emotions he conveyed, the message , the instruments, and overall production. I’ll consider this , a classic !
  2. Momanp2001
    Nov 15, 2022
    10
    Incredible album start to finish. Best album in the last few years.
  3. Meron123
    Nov 15, 2022
    10
    Masterpiece what a run with hitboy thanks for unleashing us with Greatness. Nas is the Goat The best hip hop rapper artist ever nr 1 this proves it more for me KD3 it's a classic Fresh and Fire all the way from start to finish. Timeless Artist Nas never vanish u made 1 for your fans 2 be happy with well needed people needed Nas the lyrics bars storytelling structure sonically rhythm flowsMasterpiece what a run with hitboy thanks for unleashing us with Greatness. Nas is the Goat The best hip hop rapper artist ever nr 1 this proves it more for me KD3 it's a classic Fresh and Fire all the way from start to finish. Timeless Artist Nas never vanish u made 1 for your fans 2 be happy with well needed people needed Nas the lyrics bars storytelling structure sonically rhythm flows it had everything. Easy Album of the year and the few past years that i can remember correctly should win Best Album of the Year in hip hop and Best Album of the Year in all categories at the Grammy. 1 of Nas best Albums just a little under Illmatic and It was written very close in my opinion. Never stop rapping Nas with your creative mind and wildfire art, U got no expiration date just experience prime date. It's wonderful wonders wondering sometimes how is Nas even human it's feels like he know God and People at the same damn time looking up and down the landscape of things to be spitting about from the different standpoint of perspectives. ❤️… Expand
  4. Tinom
    Nov 15, 2022
    10
    Amazing album..I was a little worried seeing the playlist & no features for a 17 song album. I thought the intro was okay but then song 2 until the very end was just amazing & never felt like it needed anyone else on there. Songs were not too long or too short, Hit boy did his thing again on production with some amazing samples and none of them outshone each other they complimented eachAmazing album..I was a little worried seeing the playlist & no features for a 17 song album. I thought the intro was okay but then song 2 until the very end was just amazing & never felt like it needed anyone else on there. Songs were not too long or too short, Hit boy did his thing again on production with some amazing samples and none of them outshone each other they complimented each other well. I love the album & it was clearly not made for radio or popularity but just for hip hop lovers.… Expand
  5. LoboTechnician
    Nov 18, 2022
    10
    Incredible album, not one skippable track, completely carried by Nas and Hit-Boy. This is the stuff of legends, 30 summers in!
  6. Omar-010
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    The most underrated GOAT of all time. No more discussion. It's time to give him his flowers. The King of NYC on his second reign. And this time there is no surpassing him.
  7. Jmar007
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    The best came last. KD takes both Kds and Magic to another tier...GOD TIER. How is this man still the most potent and illest MC in the game st almost 50!! He truly is God's Son. Salute to the Goat. If there's any debate now, u must not have Ears.
  8. Callumkerr
    Nov 15, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Top 3 Nas (tied with TLTs) The 17 song tracklist, (W/ no features) feels fresh due to Nas's pin point rhymes and storytelling, mixed with Hitboys production. An aging Nas flows beautifully over the beats, disbursing wisdom and experience, the perfect conclusion to one of the best runs in recent hip hop. This album and their accomplishments are deserving of nothing else, but a 10/10… Expand
  9. jens76
    Nov 15, 2022
    9
    wenn sie Geld sieht, versteht sie alles, der König ist tot, es lebe der König. Sorry Nas, schwärzer wie schwarz geht nicht.
  10. ShewitErCat
    Nov 15, 2022
    10
    This is Nas best body of work since maybe Stillmatic or even It Was Written. The album is simply perfect in everything, from its content, to Nas's lyricism and Hitboy soulful production.
  11. Rickyporter_13
    Nov 16, 2022
    10
    Amazing body of work. This is the best of the four album run with hit boy and I believe with time will be top 5 in his catalog which saids alot about the quality of this album.
  12. GhostKillah
    Nov 15, 2022
    10
    hit boy with wide variety of beats, neo soul cluster chords, disco elements, sneaking in modern trap/drill, hearing trumpet on a rap song in 2022 i was like wtf.. People still do that? And of course NaS just never disappoints, it was a such treat listening to tgis. treat
  13. Tafadzwa
    Nov 15, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Classic vintage Nas. Better than most rappers. Production and lyrics and flow is unmatched… Expand
  14. Bricktup
    Nov 15, 2022
    10
    The epic end to the trilogy that no one could see coming because when has such a moment before occurred!!? Bravo to the culture for sticking up for the principle standards. Bravo for to the genre for showcasing such an artist. Goat level achieved and cart in stone.
  15. KivenGavajena
    Nov 20, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The production and concepts are amazing. I enjoyed the entire Nas album. Beef, Legit,Thun, 30 and Hood2hood are my favorite tracks… Expand
  16. Jay911
    Nov 23, 2022
    10
    All i can say is its that kind of album that you can listen to without skipping a track, everyone listener has his or her favourite track.The beat and rhymes are just ridiculously brilliant.
  17. jeremyh946
    Nov 30, 2022
    10
    One of the best hip hop albums I've heard in some time. Nas is has the best rap catalogue at this point.
  18. GrittyD
    Nov 26, 2022
    5
    Super dope album definitely a top 7 Nas album. Gets better with every listen.
  19. Claw_PL
    Nov 17, 2022
    10
    Every time I think Nas can't do better he proves me wrong. Man just gets better with time.
  20. hendrixjohnson2
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    This is the Best of the trilogy!! Affirms his status as the GOAT!!¡! Already the oldest rapper to ever win a Grammy for best rap album, may and should break that record, EASILY!!!!
  21. Amcginn
    Nov 18, 2022
    10
    This man is without a doubt upper echelon and elite. The substance, thematic back drops, and just QUALITY content is hard to refute. Say what you will, but if you hate on this project, you need to reassess things. Positive messaging, and always humble!
  22. Cantstopwontsop
    Nov 15, 2022
    10
    Nas just keeps getting better. KD3 top 5 Nas album. All we can do is just enjoy
  23. lyekay1
    Nov 25, 2022
    0
    Lyrical genius with some of the best punchlines in the game, fantastic album!
  24. chrislink73
    Nov 15, 2022
    10
    An impressive outing for the legendary Nas. The culmination of multiple album releases under the King's Disease name, this is easily the best of the bunch. No features at all, this album sees Nas at his lyrical best, assisted by Hit-Boy, a collaboration that has proven once again magical and enthralling. Nas sounds focused and confident, delivering some of his career-best tracks on this album.
  25. mckenniegoat
    Nov 22, 2022
    0
    Ehhhm, wtf?! I mean, I've always been a Nas fan, not a die hard fan but I always considered him as one of the greatest of all time. What is this **** Same beats, same sounds, same topics etc. I get that you don't wanna change your style Nas, but innovating is just something you don't wanna hear about I think. It was good at my first listening but after I listened to it twice and thrice itEhhhm, wtf?! I mean, I've always been a Nas fan, not a die hard fan but I always considered him as one of the greatest of all time. What is this **** Same beats, same sounds, same topics etc. I get that you don't wanna change your style Nas, but innovating is just something you don't wanna hear about I think. It was good at my first listening but after I listened to it twice and thrice it just becomes tedious and annoying at some point. Legit is the only song I can appreciate after the third listening. I didn't plan to write this as I always liked the man but this **** is bad.… Expand
  26. tombradygoat
    Nov 23, 2022
    0
    0 skips????? wtf you're all on? this **** is traaaaash. Nothing good except for a couple of beats. How can you all rate this ass album 10???? 0 in my book
  27. donjuan4216
    Nov 21, 2022
    10
    Great Album. Grown man rap. Soulful tracks with modern bounce. Nas is rapping rapping. It's a refreshing break from the ops, drug using and crime rhymes. It's like it's own sub-genre of rap.
  28. Dells
    Nov 15, 2022
    10
    Been official but needs reiteration... Nasir Jones Bin Oludara is the greatest of all time and this album is flawless and perfectly executed... Let the GOAT breathe... Who else running laps around the whole game at almost 50? And f**k 21 Savage goofy ass
  29. gotosleepbtch
    Nov 25, 2022
    0
    First listening: good. Not smth really exciting but it was good. Second listening: average. I start to feel that sounds and words are just something already heard. Third listening: this **** is god awful. I skipped at least half of the album. Not good enough to catch my attention. I'll never listen to this album again probably. Could be a problem of mine since a lot of people seem to beFirst listening: good. Not smth really exciting but it was good. Second listening: average. I start to feel that sounds and words are just something already heard. Third listening: this **** is god awful. I skipped at least half of the album. Not good enough to catch my attention. I'll never listen to this album again probably. Could be a problem of mine since a lot of people seem to be satisfied with this product. I'm not. Not a reason to hate on Nas though. 1.5 of his last 3 projects were really good. KD2 was a good 8/10 for me. KD was decent, nothing special. Magic is something I don't wanna talk about, 0/10. Sorry Nas.… Expand
  30. Malakamartinez
    Nov 15, 2022
    4
    Same old Nas. Could be one of his strenghts but, right now, it sounds repetitive to me. Listened to the album twice. Can't feel any energy, I'm sorry. He's almost 50 years old but his music is always the same. Can't perceive anything anymore listening to him nowadays. 4/10 for me, sorry Nas.
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88

Universal acclaim - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. AllMusic
    May 19, 2023
    90
    The resulting work is at once loose and deeply complex, effortless in its incisiveness yet still dazzling at its peaks. The three bullions on the album’s cover say it best: this duo keep on producing gold.
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  2. The Wire
    Dec 16, 2022
    80
    Throughout the album Nas sounds engaged, and his choices are unbeholden to the whims of the market. [Jan 2023, p.78]
  3. RapReviews.com
    Nov 30, 2022
    95
    Nas sounds like he’s regained his confidence as the king once more. He sounds like the king. He’s in that “Ether” mindset once more – not necessarily as vicious, but simply sounding like he’s willing to name names and it feels like he’s genuinely having fun with his writing.
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