King's Disease III
by Nas
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8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 142 Ratings

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  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. 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.
  19. 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!!!!
  20. 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!
  21. Cantstopwontsop
    Nov 15, 2022
    10
    Nas just keeps getting better. KD3 top 5 Nas album. All we can do is just enjoy
  22. 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.
  23. 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.
  24. 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
  25. Paramaz
    Nov 21, 2022
    10
    Superb album to end off the King's Disease trilogy, and arguably the best album of the three. Even thirty years into his career, Nas can still release classics like this, which is something that very few rappers are capable of. This album helps reaffirm Nas' legacy as one of the all-time greats.
  26. jasoncinque
    Nov 24, 2022
    10
    The 17 song album is a masterpiece. Great replay value. Great bar work by Nas and fantastic production by Hitboy asper usual.

    Must Listen

    Legit
    Thun
    Micheal and Quincy
    Get Light
    Recession Proof
    Reminisce
    Beef
    Once a man, twice a child
  27. nicko99
    Nov 21, 2022
    10
    The best Nas album since It was written. Well crafted beats by HitBoy. Nas is comfortable on everything Hitboy throws at him, flows, storytelling and bars on point . Another Nas classic in the bag
  28. DnldBlcksmth
    Nov 22, 2022
    10
    This was clearly his best work…But this one and KD1 will remain classics. KD2 was very good a couple songs I skipped but overall was fantastic….
  29. aw10
    Nov 30, 2022
    10
    Classic album from Nas. He and hitboy really fine tuned this one! KD lll should win a Grammy for rap album of the year!
  30. lks2017
    Dec 4, 2022
    10
    Brilliant by Nas once again. Real hip hop still exists it seems. Sick beats, incredible rhymes and wordplay by one of the greatest of all time.
  31. jonnyv33
    Nov 20, 2022
    8
    Continued excellence in the KD series. Hit Boy’s production is interesting and unique; Nas seems very comfortable on his production.
  32. clem666
    Feb 7, 2023
    9
    Terrific record. Waw. Explosive, both vintage and avant-garde tastes, marvelous samples, shiny production, embodied lyrics, no featuring, reflective cuts, one bonus track, both touching and raw sequences, mind-blowing beat switches, comfortable length, and the list goes on and on. Nas spits remarkable verses all throughout, just slightly disrupting or messy from time to time. So many moodsTerrific record. Waw. Explosive, both vintage and avant-garde tastes, marvelous samples, shiny production, embodied lyrics, no featuring, reflective cuts, one bonus track, both touching and raw sequences, mind-blowing beat switches, comfortable length, and the list goes on and on. Nas spits remarkable verses all throughout, just slightly disrupting or messy from time to time. So many moods it feels like playing with a Rubik's cube. Can't wait for King's Disease IV !… Expand
  33. IfGeraltwasbrow
    Nov 16, 2022
    8
    It's Nas, unadulterated Nas, rapping to energetic, chimeric beats as facilitated by one of the best producers in the business. KD3 doesn't reach the heights of his previous works, with most songs ranging from good to great, but it is perhaps its consistency that may make it a fan-favorite. If you are a die-hard Nas fan, I can easily see why you may rate it a 10, it's a wonderful collectionIt's Nas, unadulterated Nas, rapping to energetic, chimeric beats as facilitated by one of the best producers in the business. KD3 doesn't reach the heights of his previous works, with most songs ranging from good to great, but it is perhaps its consistency that may make it a fan-favorite. If you are a die-hard Nas fan, I can easily see why you may rate it a 10, it's a wonderful collection of music, over everything else.… Expand
  34. Astrod
    Dec 6, 2022
    10
    Nas' lyrical performance on this album is top tier, considering his age and the current time. Hit boy production has enabled Nas to blend in through the old school and new school style effortlessly. This album should straight away go to the museum. 10/10
  35. Gosh_reiners938
    Nov 25, 2022
    10
    What a great album not only is he still killing it and putting out a great album his flow still hits hard
  36. Kingmik1988
    Nov 24, 2022
    10
    Incredible album. Nas at his most innovative best. To be doing this kind of work nearly pushing 50 years of age is nothing short of incredible. An uplifting album with a clear message, and fine tuned production. Top 3 Nas album of all time
  37. Katibolo
    Nov 26, 2022
    10
    Incredible album. AOY!! For a veteran 30 years deep to have such control mixed with his depth and insight is such a delight!!!!!
  38. Chicity123
    Nov 26, 2022
    10
    Dope Album! Nas has the best discography in the history of hip hop hands down
  39. PattySteves
    Nov 28, 2022
    10
    Great Album. Nas is rapping elite here.
    Ghetto Reporter sets it off with Dont Shooting wrapping up the message.
    The theme of this album is Black Unity, Stop The Violence. There really isnt a message for the Culture more important than that. Its funny a track like Beef is still relevant. In the wake of rapper Takeoff's death a week or so prior to this album's release, that message was    Great Album. Nas is rapping elite here.
    Ghetto Reporter sets it off with Dont Shooting wrapping up the message.
    The theme of this album is Black Unity, Stop The Violence. There really isnt a message for the Culture more important than that. Its funny a track like Beef is still relevant. In the wake of rapper Takeoff's death a week or so prior to this album's release, that message was needed!
    Hit-Boy did an amazing job with the production on this joint man. Like seriously...That Five Heartbeats sample on Legit, that baseline on Recession Proof, that Mary J vocal sample and drill beat send off on Reminisce, that beat switch on WTF SMH, that sax on Get Light, the grittiness of that beat for Beef, those guitars on the transition hook for Dont Shoot. Hit-Boy came to play as always.
    Four great albums from these two in two years. Amazing. They're both in Rare Form.
    Side note, I see alot of fake bias Em and Jay stan 0 reviews. Those bot reviewers are just trying to lower the Metascore like that culture vulture publication Pitchfork!
    Great Album with great music with "the Author on tracks" urging us Black Men to unite and set aside our petty differences. What else needs to be said here.    … Expand
  40. Walklikeaman1
    Nov 28, 2022
    10
    Another classic album from the greatest Emcee of all time. The best catalog in Hip Hop
  41. SelphDfence22
    Nov 29, 2022
    10
    Dopest hip hop album this year. Production, Content, Delivery is on point. Nas is the GOAT
  42. Ziggiy
    Nov 30, 2022
    10
    Album of the year. Hands DOWN! Nas and Hit-Boy have perfected the formula and made a classic!
  43. oscar7d
    Dec 5, 2022
    8
    Nas proves he's still got it. This effort is a consistent listen which left me nodding my head, not only to its agreeable modern boom-bap hybrid sound, but also to Nas's confident delivery. What KD3 delivers on with its high-level production by hit-boy and casual lyricism, I feel it misses some of the edge and flavour which Nas's classics deliver on so well. KD3 is difficult to dislike,Nas proves he's still got it. This effort is a consistent listen which left me nodding my head, not only to its agreeable modern boom-bap hybrid sound, but also to Nas's confident delivery. What KD3 delivers on with its high-level production by hit-boy and casual lyricism, I feel it misses some of the edge and flavour which Nas's classics deliver on so well. KD3 is difficult to dislike, but doesn't have the staying power of some other albums released this year.… Expand
  44. johncook11226
    Dec 8, 2022
    10
    Album of the year! Absolutely phenomenal. Not even close. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  45. kokoska08
    Dec 9, 2022
    10
    100% hip hop.for me top 3 Nasir work.production is lit.hit boi ft nas are two GOATS
  46. tmohrsy
    Dec 12, 2022
    9
    Legit. Sometimes you just need some uninterupted raw hip hop; That butterrry flow floating over these nyc sounds and that’s what King’s Disease III does best. The production is wild and there’s a wide variety between tracks. It’s easy to have half the album in regular rotation. Nas remains relevent. While every song might not be a favorite you can put it on and listen to it front to backLegit. Sometimes you just need some uninterupted raw hip hop; That butterrry flow floating over these nyc sounds and that’s what King’s Disease III does best. The production is wild and there’s a wide variety between tracks. It’s easy to have half the album in regular rotation. Nas remains relevent. While every song might not be a favorite you can put it on and listen to it front to back without skipping a beat. Contendor for rap album of the album year.… Expand
  47. Solar95
    Dec 14, 2022
    9
    Very well put together album, I have it on my top Nas albums of all time...
  48. P4791707
    Dec 14, 2022
    10
    This is the definition of true hip hop at is finest... This is giving the 90s sound and bringing us back to the 90s in a modern way. This really sounds like a very genre of music.. 30 in his career and he's still true to his craft without compromising.. That's pure respect to a true artist,, Nice body of work and I give Hit Boy credit more.. He doesn't seem bothered whenever he's in theThis is the definition of true hip hop at is finest... This is giving the 90s sound and bringing us back to the 90s in a modern way. This really sounds like a very genre of music.. 30 in his career and he's still true to his craft without compromising.. That's pure respect to a true artist,, Nice body of work and I give Hit Boy credit more.. He doesn't seem bothered whenever he's in the studio with Nas.. He has full control it all I believe and Nas trust him enough for his directions sometimes.. I know they have more fire ahead.. Peace Kings… Expand
  49. Bassmntmuzik
    Dec 22, 2022
    10
    Honesty, I think this and KD2 are nearly perfect. The Albums first 8 tracks are absolute flames, and contain some of Nas's best work. "Thun" has top some of the best verses of the year. "Legit" might have the sample of the year, along with Nas breathing fire. The sleeper song for me on this album is "WTF SMH" where Nas goes in on the industry and culture.

    In a review I wrote for "Magic"    Honesty, I think this and KD2 are nearly perfect. The Albums first 8 tracks are absolute flames, and contain some of Nas's best work. "Thun" has top some of the best verses of the year. "Legit" might have the sample of the year, along with Nas breathing fire. The sleeper song for me on this album is "WTF SMH" where Nas goes in on the industry and culture.

    In a review I wrote for "Magic" on Amazon, I said "Nas is Dr. Strange and Hitboy is his Timestone," because together, he's bringing back Nas's penmenship that rivals his "Illmatic" to "I Am" days, which were undoubtable his most legendary.

    Nas's lyrical prowess and Hitboy's legendary production is setting the industry standard for what true Hip-Hop from the soul sounds like.    … Expand
  50. Diego_19
    Jan 31, 2023
    9
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  51. ChiIIaoi
    Jul 19, 2023
    9
    Review só pra lembrar a nota que eu dei pro album:
    album mt bom, agora só escrever pra passar dos 75 caracteres.

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Metascore
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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