On today in Hip-Hop historical past, Nas launched his sixth studio album, God’s Son, in 2002. This can be Nas’ most emotional album, coming at a tough time. With the passing of his mom and his bout with fellow New York rapper Jay-Z at its peak, Nas catered his lyricism to be extra introspective in relation to his personal trials and tribulations. Nas topped himself “God’s Son” in tribute to his mom’s legacy and to level out a self-acclaimed likeness to Jesus Christ.
The manufacturing Nas collected for this challenge was astounding. Working with The Alchemist, Salaam Remi, Eminem, and even Alicia Keys helped to create a sound true to New York Hip-Hop with its personal trendy twist. Salaam Remi produced the majority of the album, and in a time when rap was one thing for the membership and a Neptunes’ beat was a signature, this soulfully traditional sound was refreshing. The beats alone have been critically acclaimed being talked about in Vibe and Stylus Journal and by numerous critics.
Lyrically, Nas went reverse to what was widespread on the time. As all the time, there was a real and crucial message behind the whole lot that was stated on the album, to not point out his circulation and supply have been impeccable. The content material was additionally deeply related to what was happening in his personal life. His references on songs like “Warrior” and “Final Actual N***** Alive” have been in reverence of his current previous mom. He even devoted the observe “Dance” to his mother. There have been additionally numerous Christian undertones all through the album. Whether or not it’s via titles of a music or metaphorically in bars spat, Nas’s non secular views have been intertwined with nearly all of this album. A number of the different lyricists featured on the album have been Alicia Keys and Nas’s ex-wife Kelis.
Commercially, this album was profitable as effectively. It was licensed platinum on January 14, 2003, and peaked at #18 on the US Billboard 200 chart. It additionally claimed the #1 spot on the Billboard Hip Hop/ R&B chart. The singles from this album, “Made You Look”, “I Can”, and “Get Down,” have been additionally hits. Two of the Three launched claimed spots on the Billboard Sizzling 100. “Made You Look” peaked at #32 and “I Can” peaked at #12. “I Can” has grow to be a timeless music in Hip Hop through the years being an anthem of lifelong success for youngsters within the black group.
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