Stillmatic
by Nas
User Score
8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 192 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 170 out of 192
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 192
  3. Negative: 16 out of 192

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  1. MorganB
    Jul 25, 2005
    10
    Nas proves he is the king of New York with uch songs as "Ether", "Got Urself A Gun", and an instant classic "Rewind".
  2. MahmoudR
    Feb 24, 2007
    10
    This album is a classic PERIOD. The so called "experts" who rated this album were paid big bucks by def jam to do so
  3. sosa
    Nov 27, 2010
    10
    This album brought Nas back to the forefront in Hip-Hop. Aside from maybe one track, this entire album brings that intensity that only Nas can bring.
  4. RUBENF
    Mar 1, 2005
    8
    Nas has come back bitten. he has proved himself once more that he is one of the best. KING OF NEW YORK.
  5. tiffanyb
    Sep 8, 2003
    10
    he is tha illest
  6. J.M.Sarabia
    May 20, 2005
    10
    Off course we all know that Nas will never make another Illmatic, and thats true he doesnt need too, but will he ever make another Stillmatic?! Now this is classic. This is one of the greatest rap albums ever created/assembled. I never though that Nas was going to hit me over head with this album. If I could I would give this album an 11/10! Theres only one word to describe this album... Off course we all know that Nas will never make another Illmatic, and thats true he doesnt need too, but will he ever make another Stillmatic?! Now this is classic. This is one of the greatest rap albums ever created/assembled. I never though that Nas was going to hit me over head with this album. If I could I would give this album an 11/10! Theres only one word to describe this album... Masterpiece! 1. Stillmatic (The Intro) 10/10 2. Ether 10/10 3. Got Ur Self A... 10/10 4. Smokin' 9.5/10 5. You're Da Man 9.5/10 6. Rewind 10/10 7. One Mic 9.5/10 8. 2nd Childhood 10/10 9. Destroy & Rebuild 10/10 10. The Flyest (w/ AZ) 10/10 11. Rule (w/ Amerie)10/10 12. My Country 10/10 13. What Goes Around 10/10 14. Every Ghetto 9.5/10… Expand
  7. BigD
    Dec 14, 2005
    10
    Fuck Asia Z, he don't know what he's talking about. Stillmatic is da bomb, and you know it.
  8. BryanO
    Jun 12, 2005
    10
    People now a days don't know good rap if it bit them on the ass. Nas is a real rapper his lyrics are better than all the crap lyrics now in the present. It is sad how rap has evolved into a buisness were any shity piece of shit rapper can start talking about cars and turn millionare over night it is disgusting, just terrible, rap is on life support its no longer about who can People now a days don't know good rap if it bit them on the ass. Nas is a real rapper his lyrics are better than all the crap lyrics now in the present. It is sad how rap has evolved into a buisness were any shity piece of shit rapper can start talking about cars and turn millionare over night it is disgusting, just terrible, rap is on life support its no longer about who can actually rap with good lyrics. Now a good beat and flows that are terrible with no meanings are considered good. Ignorance made T.I. and Paul waul a rapper, it's sad. Nas is the best but these fools can't see because their fucking stupid idiots. "HIGHSCHOOL dropOUTS".… Expand
  9. Illmatic-NY
    Jul 14, 2012
    9
    the fact that this recieved a 69 scares me. this was one of the strongest releases for hip hop in 2001. this is just as good if not better than the blueprint.some of the great tracks are youre da man ether one mic and destroy and rebuild. the only reason this doesnt get a ten is because it didnt match the greatness of illmatic but still a fantastic album
  10. emceefan
    Aug 1, 2012
    10
    After Nastradamus, Nas was almost not king of NY. Well with Stillmatic, he redeemed himself and I'd say he still is king of NY and always will be when he is rapping with advanced lyricism, and good production which are two reasons why Nas is the best of the game today. This is the definition of his name Nasty Nas, striking with another classic.
  11. Sergio2008
    Jan 6, 2016
    10
    A classic Nas album. Stillmatic is a strong LP that contains some of Nas' greatest songs from the aggressive Jay Z diss "Ether" to the retrospective "What Goes Around", to the creative storytelling in "Rewind". The album only has one dud, and it is "Braveheart Party", however, everything else is greatness.
  12. fuhgeddaboud
    Aug 14, 2020
    9
    Hands down one of Nas best albums How it got a 69 rating on metacritic Absurd
  13. AlmightyBigC
    Aug 19, 2021
    10
    Nas risen from the dead with this masterpiece. It was an silencer to all the criticism that he was receiving from his competition
  14. [Anonymous]
    Apr 27, 2002
    6
    Definitley not "Illmatic."
  15. AsiaZ
    Jun 13, 2004
    4
    This is supposed to be Nas' return to form? Both Illmatic and It was written highlighted his incredible storytelling chops over sample based beats. Stillmatic highlights Nas' arrogance over synthesized beats- yuck.
  16. lovemusic
    May 8, 2011
    6
    i'm a huge nas fan. nas is my favorite rapper but this album wasn't that good to me. it was okay compared to his other albums. i liked a few songs on the album. overall it wasn't that good. his lyrics were still on point. but his production quality was lacking.
  17. Connorcox1997
    Feb 16, 2019
    10
    After his worst album in Nastradamus, two years later Nas has made one of the greatest comeback albums of all time. It's entirely way better than the Jay-Z's The Blueprint in my opinion(even though I love the Blueprint). Speaking of Jay-Z, on the second track of the album, Nas's diss song Ether is one of the greatest diss songs I have ever heard in my life and because of the song EtherAfter his worst album in Nastradamus, two years later Nas has made one of the greatest comeback albums of all time. It's entirely way better than the Jay-Z's The Blueprint in my opinion(even though I love the Blueprint). Speaking of Jay-Z, on the second track of the album, Nas's diss song Ether is one of the greatest diss songs I have ever heard in my life and because of the song Ether proves that Nas won the war against Jay-Z. The Production is on fire, the beats are dope, his lyrics are a huge improvement on the album, and all the songs are fun to listen. Although my least favorite song on the album is Braveheart party because the song was too corny, everything else is fine though so yeah. Stillmatic is one of the best comeback albums of all time. I Highly recommended it… Expand
  18. belzebu
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    How can this **** be rated more than 0? it's disgusting and cringy. Even in 2001, Nas wasn't even close to J-Z
  19. gotosleepbtch
    Nov 25, 2022
    0
    Really overrated. This album isn't even near Illmatic level. Absolutely disgraceful.
  20. bobbysolo
    Nov 29, 2022
    0
    bad album. bad songs. bad bars. bad lyrics. bad beats. bad rapper. sorry Nas fans
  21. todaywasagooday
    Dec 1, 2022
    0
    Again. How can this be compared to MMLP, TES, TPAB etc????? You tell me. Decent album but nothing more. 6/10 but this ratings must be lower so i'mma give it a 0.
  22. itsaboutdrive
    Dec 6, 2022
    0
    Not really surprised about the fact this is album is pure **** Overrated artist, after Illmatic his name has been put near the goats and it's absolutely disgraceful.
  23. JackK
    Jan 4, 2006
    10
    What is it with these so called critics, they are quick to rate somthing high if its supposedly 'en vogue' or 'different and fresh' which usually means a zany album cover with weird and 'abstract' video, but they cant see a classic rap album staring them in the face - just dope lyrics and dope rhymes with a strong attitude and message. People who reviewed are What is it with these so called critics, they are quick to rate somthing high if its supposedly 'en vogue' or 'different and fresh' which usually means a zany album cover with weird and 'abstract' video, but they cant see a classic rap album staring them in the face - just dope lyrics and dope rhymes with a strong attitude and message. People who reviewed are just wallowing in thier own importance and rate music highly when it seems cool to rate that album highly(see 'Arular' - a good album but rated ridiculously highly just because its a bit different.)… Expand
  24. scottp
    Nov 6, 2003
    10
    The best hip hop cd ever!! just amazing! from track 1 to 14 this is the best ever. other than every ghetto (the bonus track) i can't stop listening to this cd. of course one mic is amazing but others dominate as well, what goes around and got urself are still great! get this NOW!
  25. DonovanC
    May 20, 2004
    9
    This album is just sick! This is how your suppost to come back after a downfall. He came back aggressive and deep. Tracks 1-14 are ill. I think any rapper who can rap a whole song backwards makes an instant classic. Best rapper alive!!!!!!!!NAS
  26. jellydonutheadman
    Jun 25, 2004
    8
    a great album.
  27. RyanT.
    Jul 19, 2002
    8
    This is Nas best album since his debut Illmatic. There is some filler for example "Smokin". But overall this is Nas most introspective and consistent album since his debut.
  28. FelonyShine
    Feb 23, 2003
    10
    This album is definitely a classic album by a masterful artist. An artist should be rated by his ability to adapt to his circumstances, which are constantly changing. No one does it better than Esco.
  29. alexc
    Mar 9, 2005
    10
    i dont know what people are thinking this album is one of his best with songs like got your self a gun in which the vidieo shows respect for fallen soldiers like 2 pac and big is a banger for sure and lets not get into the diss song for jay z he destroyed him in that track and after words jay z said sorry to him. also the clean up song the bridge is over were hes telling his fellow queens i dont know what people are thinking this album is one of his best with songs like got your self a gun in which the vidieo shows respect for fallen soldiers like 2 pac and big is a banger for sure and lets not get into the diss song for jay z he destroyed him in that track and after words jay z said sorry to him. also the clean up song the bridge is over were hes telling his fellow queens bridge people how it is. and the classic 1 mic that almost took video of the year that song still gets played in my ear.… Expand
  30. MCDish
    Dec 14, 2005
    10
    I don't know what the critics are talking about, but Stillmatic is still the shit! It's got songs like One Mic, which'll hit you emotionally, cuz it's poignant, and Rewind is like Memento-the-rap song. This album is ingenious, it ain't like all that other pop, bland 50-cent materialism bullshit we hear on everyday radio.
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#16 Most Discussed Album of 2001
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#24 Most Shared Album of 2001

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Metascore
69

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. AllMusic
    60
    Stillmatic is all the proof anyone needs that Nas isn't as special as he was five years before the album's release.
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  2. Blender
    60
    A surprising return to form. [Feb/Mar 2002, p.114]
  3. Vibe
    70
    It's infuriatingly inconsistent.... But this album's bittersweet beauty lies in the fact that Nas cares. [Feb 2002, p.120]
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