Review 1 of 9

thecollegedropout writes:

5of 5 Stars

the best rap album to come out in years, by a mile. this shit laps any other rap album that has been out, including stuff from kanye and *cough* jay-z and common. it also works well as an cohesive album, the lyrics are hot like fire, the production is understated and let's nas just totally flow knowledge from his mike into your ears and soaking up in your brain. this is an amazing album, wait, it's better than that, it's fucking amazing, haha.

Jun 13, 2008 22:27:19

Review 2 of 9

jammerKingston writes:

5of 5 Stars

H1p HoP 1s s0 fuCk3n D3aD

May 8, 2008 14:37:26

Review 3 of 9

ThaDaliLama writes:

2of 5 Stars

This album put me right to sleep. Nas raps with one flow, one type of rhymes, and the same group of producers. Just because Nas is witty, doesnt mean he can still be good if he reproduces the same rhymes over and over again. The album is basically the same song over and over again, just like its been since Nastrudamus.

Mar 19, 2008 14:49:40

Review 4 of 9

KPimpin writes:

5of 5 Stars

Hip Hop is dead is one of the best album I've heard in a long time. It's the first hip hope album in about 3 years that I could listen to from beginning to end. I completely disagree with the writer stating Nas sounds like a grumpy old man. He has done and said something that other artist should have done or said a long time ago but obviously didn't have the heart. Hip hop is dead. The true essence of hip hop is dead. Nas is a true MC, a lyricist. Hip hop was original created by and for the MC to shine. Now you don't have to be an MC to shine. All you need is a beat and a rap, and you too can be a hit commercial rapper. Yes, there is a difference between a rapper and an MC. If you don't know, you are probable on of the people that disliked this album. Oh, replying to homie comment about west coast rap, I’m from the west. It’s not an east or west thing. It’s a hip hop thing. Grow UP!

Aug 25, 2007 16:44:50

Review 5 of 9

lucas225034 writes:

5of 5 Stars

nas is a mudafukin rapper. fuck him if he disses
Brazil!!!!!!!!! this mudafuckin album aint da best in any sheet!!!!! 2pac, eminem, snoop dogg n all da west coast rocks. fuck nas, jay-z n others mudafuckin east side rappers (like puffy daddy n mobb deep).all eyes on me n greatest hits from tupac are da best rap albums ever. THUG LIFE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Aug 3, 2007 12:34:11

Review 6 of 9

life771 writes:

5of 5 Stars

I really love this album. It's a nice change from all the over hyped music out there and it hits on some real good topics. I highly reccomend it to any true music fan.

Also it's easy to be critical when everyone is used to this robotic radio air play that doesn't leave room for creative artist.
One Love to Hip Hop
Dangero

Feb 2, 2007 06:59:33

Review 7 of 9

fallenangel624 writes:

5of 5 Stars

If anyone is still listening to Illmatic and wondering when
their ears will hear anything as true, then you are one of the
many "Still Dreaming" like Nas describes in his newest album
Hip Hop is Dead. Granted, there are songs on this album that
are hit or miss. But, there is something mystifying about a Hip
Hop artist that cares more about being introspective then
being in style or commericial. Who cares more about bring us
some light then "chicken noodle soup". Truthfully, what has
always been more appealing about a Nas album are the tracks
that never make it to radio. Hip Hop is Dead has tracks that
should remind us of the days when mixtapes where inserted
into tape decks and not mp3's imported on iPods. Memorable
tracks that everyone should be listening to are Let There Be
Light, Still Dreaming, Black Republicans, and Hustlers. People
can't be perfect all the time but at least someone is striving to
keep it real. Mr. Jones is the reason I still believe in Hip Hop.
Why I believe there is hope to resurrect it like Jesus. Suppose
that's why he calls himself God's Son. I mean he said it
himself "never on schedule, but always on time" all we got to
do is listen.

Feb 1, 2007 17:43:32

Review 8 of 9

cullenja writes:

4of 5 Stars

Mr. Serpick, did you actually listen to the album? I think it's great. You failed to even acknowledge the AllStar guest MCs, the producers, the new label, and the fact that the name and concept of the album are valid, are intended to provoke conversation, and are frankly genius from a marketing standpoint.

Jan 15, 2007 10:01:47