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  • Summary: The seven-track release for the New York rap artist was produced by Kanye West.

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Everything
[Pre-Chorus: Kanye West and The-Dream] Your love and your heart See 'cause you've never been the same as anyone else Don't think the same as everyone... See the rest of the song lyrics
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. The Wire
    Jul 26, 2018
    80
    Nasir comes closest to being an unqualified success. Those still hoping for the return of ruthless adolescent Nasty Nas will be disappointed--although recent allegations of spousal abuse from ex-wife Kelis cast a troubling shadow--but his voice is thick with middle-aged grit and gravitas. [Aug 2018, p.63]
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  2. musicOMH.com
    Jun 19, 2018
    80
    There are some slight missteps, like West’s tedious hook on Everything, but Nasir proves Nas’ ongoing relevance as one of New York’s biggest living rappers, with the best overall production and best quality control since Illmatic: the curse may finally be lifting.
  3. Pitchfork
    Jun 20, 2018
    61
    The writing is so meandering and mechanical that little here feels intentional, even the gaps. And strangely, that’s the bittersweet takeaway: Nas the meticulous observer has been supplanted by Nas the nervous rambler. It doesn’t feel like an accident.
  4. Rolling Stone
    Jun 18, 2018
    50
    Nasir is among the weakest Nas albums, but there’s nothing spectacular about its failure. It is, simply, the one thing Nas has avoided being all these years, through revolutionary highs and car-crash lows: dull.
  5. AllMusic
    Aug 3, 2018
    50
    A prevailing quantity of the tracks is either forgettable or regrettable. Nas often sounds unenthused.
  6. Exclaim
    Jun 21, 2018
    50
    Although its brighter moments ("Adam and Eve," "Cops Shot the Kid") save it from being a complete fall from grace, overall Nasir is disappointingly heedless. Hopefully his next effort is more honest.
  7. Spin
    Jun 19, 2018
    40
    It all rings hollow due to how thinly sketched out the writing and production is. Much of it is awkward, directionless, and, at times, just confusing--showing an artist grasping at a million ideas and hoping to grab one, with none of it being done in any interesting or shrewd way.

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  1. Positive: 45 out of 62
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 62
  3. Negative: 7 out of 62
  1. adinpatterson
    Jun 15, 2018
    10
    WTH. It amazing. good sh!t I liked everything. Kanye make beat good he make lot of this nas album beats. Nas is good rapman. he make goodWTH. It amazing. good sh!t I liked everything. Kanye make beat good he make lot of this nas album beats. Nas is good rapman. he make good raps. Good sh!t. F#cking Amazing

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  2. vaggelis
    Jun 20, 2018
    10
    Nas made a big mistake. He collaborated with Kanye. Kanye made the perfect Nas album and the media reviews are terrible. Because they don'tNas made a big mistake. He collaborated with Kanye. Kanye made the perfect Nas album and the media reviews are terrible. Because they don't listen to the music, they just hate Kanye. All respect to Nas and Kanye for Nasir, a pure masterpiece.… Expand
  4. Dee_Jay
    Jun 16, 2018
    10
    Rich musically, deep lyrically, 1 of todays finest hip hop art work by one of all time greatest MC and all time greatest producer. ConsideringRich musically, deep lyrically, 1 of todays finest hip hop art work by one of all time greatest MC and all time greatest producer. Considering where Hip Hop was these past few years, this is realy a massive turn in music. Nas best work since Illmatic, no doubt.… Expand
  5. Jfaobny
    Jun 18, 2018
    8
    Nas used the seven tracks well by correlating every track to one of the seven deadly sins. There is no particularly weak moment and the topicsNas used the seven tracks well by correlating every track to one of the seven deadly sins. There is no particularly weak moment and the topics in every track are executed very well.… Expand
  6. draediamond
    Jun 15, 2018
    8
    Great album. The production is incredible and meshes well with Nas' rapping. This is already one of the better albums of the year and IGreat album. The production is incredible and meshes well with Nas' rapping. This is already one of the better albums of the year and I honestly didn't expect less from the legendary Nas. It's obvious they worked hard on making sure that every single second counted. Tony Williams' feature was perfect on Bonjour. The other features were great but Tony Williams is probably one of the best if not the best feature on the album which was unexpected. The thing about this album is that the bars REALLY stand out especially with the samples Kanye picked. On Daytona, Kanye's role was bigger i making minimalistic hard hitting beats because while Pusha T is a great rapper and his lyrics are creative, his subject matter is more restricted. Nas gives Kanye the freedom to really work and add a speacial touch (the features and spectrum of production choices). Well done to both of them because they brought the best out of each other on many moments here.

    P.S. To all the idiots talking about Kanye is "cancelled", grow up and appreciate this art because: 1.) Kanye always has good intentions thoughhis messaging outside of music is flawed. 2.) This is a legendary moment and these albums are great. 3.) His albums are topping charts and he's still selling insane amounts of merchandise without you clowns.    … Expand
  7. SovirakchhaiS
    Sep 9, 2019
    6
    Tbh, this my least favourite Nas album, the songs in the album aren't really that exciting, unimpressive flows and okay lyrics, but Nas didTbh, this my least favourite Nas album, the songs in the album aren't really that exciting, unimpressive flows and okay lyrics, but Nas did choose the right person "Kanye West" to help produce the whole album which is good because the productions are great, except Simple Things.

    Not For Radio - 7/10
    Cops Shot The Kid - 6/10
    White Label - 5/10
    Bonjour - 7/10
    everything - 6/10
    Adam & Eve - 7/10
    Simple Things - 4/10

    This my least favourite Nas album and the least Kanye West's 7 Track Album Session. sorry.    … Expand
  8. belzebu
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    even with this **** album you still try to defend your beloved baby rapper. this **** is hard on muuuuuteeeee

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