Nas - King's Disease 2 Album Review (All Tracks + Rating)

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Nas - King's Disease 2 Album Review (All Tracks + Rating)
Nas follows up his Grammy award-winning album with a sequel that's even better! 8.5/10 Click the following link to subscribe to my channel for more podcast episodes, hip-hop news & reviews! - www.youtube.com... - And don't forget to like, comment AND follow me on Twitter & IG @lukejamesbgn (or at least do one of those things)!
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FAVORITE TRACKS: Death Row East, Rare, Store Run, Moments, Nobody, Count Me In, My Bible, Nas is Good
LEAST FAVORITE TRACKS: 40 Side (still pretty good though)
STRENGTHS: 1) Nas' flows are as sharp as ever & you can hear the maturity in some of these tracks. 2) Nas maintains his classic sound & style while also mixing in some modern production & features. 3) LAURYN HILL SNAPPED! 4) Death Row East is a song of the year contender. 5) Nas is still droppin' knowledge!
WEAKNESSES: 1) Nothing glaring.
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@lukejamesbgn 3 года назад

How'd you guys like this? And which King's Disease do you prefer? Shout-out to Captain on the background beat! soundcloud.com/yoitscaptain

@maryannappiagyei4277 3 года назад

Amazing dope good favorite song nobody feature. Ms lauryn hill and Death Row East. EPMD 2 feature EPMD. Disappointed Eminem lyrics hey last song favorite Nas is good masterpiece Dope album

@intelligencecycle3523 3 года назад

@@maryannappiagyei4277 agreed

@MildManneredMedusa 3 года назад

This is better than the first. It's been on repeat.

@MildManneredMedusa 3 года назад

Death Row East is great. I also love Rare... the switch up on beats is loved. Throwback to great hip hop songs that changes up and is good on every beat.

@judewesley3365 3 года назад

A rare case of the sequel being miles ahead of the first

@umang6771 3 года назад

Imo this is heads & shoulders above KD1. The chemistry between Nas & Hit-boy is only improving so I hope at this rate we get a complete trilogy when all is said & done.

@E.RHYMES 3 года назад

End of the year just watch.....

@josephserenson166 3 года назад

I really enjoy the original KD and love those tracks but somehow this is even better!!

@JordanNMusic 3 года назад

This feels more superior than KD1, and I love this album. With Nas’ new sequel it makes me appreciate him as MC, and his ear for Hit-Boy’s beats. It’s a dope project. This is coming from someone who wasn’t around for Illmatic and It Was Written.

@TheClever69 3 года назад

That beat on Store Run almost permanently stuck my face in the stank face look This album is amazing. KD1 was dope but this makes it sound like that album was Nas and Hit-Boy just fucking around, like they were just warming up

@BIGSITV 3 года назад

I’ve had this on repeat for the last week. I love the fact the production is consistent by one producer all the way through. I think this is one of his best albums.

@carlosrp23 3 года назад

As one of the biggest Nas fans of this channel I really loved this. This been heavily on repeat ever since it came out. Definitely like it more than the first one.

@joelorthe5047 3 года назад

Great review. Nas and Hit-Boy’s chemistry is even better in KD2. On heavy rotation right now. Nas and Tyler’s albums are my favorites so far.

@E.RHYMES 3 года назад

Damn just left Cole in the dust huh? Lol

@joelorthe5047 3 года назад

@@E.RHYMES Lol. I need to finish it. So far, I like what I’m hearing from Cole.

@judewesley3365 3 года назад

Yessir! Was waiting on this one. Glad you liked it as much as I did☺️

@chicane7767 3 года назад

This is actually my favorite album so far this year

@JoeBergy122 3 года назад

YES!!! PLEASE rank Nas' discography. I'd watch that several times.

@ScrilboBaggins 3 года назад

Issa classic!!!!

@bejitah 3 года назад

"My photo the Jordan logo for this rap shit."🔥🔥🔥!

@intelligencecycle3523 3 года назад

Yeah Nas one of my favorite emcees he blessed us with a worthy sequel continue to grow and evolve as an entrepreneur, businessman, artist to the fullest extent. He hasn't missed a beat songs like Rare, the pressure, YKTV, nobody with an Emphatically epic Lauryn hill verse very hard to get a feature from her. EPMD in the building they killed it, Charlie Wilson had moments to shine.

@TheRealLeonardWashington 3 года назад

Yea I loved this album man. Album of the year so far for me. Right up there with Skyzoo’s All The Brilliant Things. My only gripe was 40 side. Wasn’t really a fan of how he was rapping on that. And he could’ve left Em off EPMD 2. He messed up the vibe on it and he wasn’t rapping about shit (nobody cares about you having cocaine and lean Marshall). Other than that, this album was fire. Best Nas project since Hip Hop is Dead imo

@Powerule23 3 года назад

I have the same impression. I'm not crazy about 40 Side, and I've been skipping over Em.

@TheRealLeonardWashington 3 года назад

@@Powerule23 yea I really tried to make myself like 40 side but each time I hear it I don’t like it even more. Sometimes Nas misses the mark when he tries to switch up his flow. A prime example of that was “Big Things” on the I Am album. I swear I skip that song every time I put I Am on. I hate the fast pitched flow he used on that. Just didn’t fit the album. Similar to 40 side on KD2

@TheRealLeonardWashington 3 года назад

@@DaronHoward is Nas a trap rapper tho? I don’t wanna hear Nas on trap beats. And his flow is just ehh to me. Just not feeling it man

@Powerule23 3 года назад

@@TheRealLeonardWashington I agree on all your points. I actually cringed the second time I listened to 40 Side.

@TheRealLeonardWashington 3 года назад

@@Powerule23 it’s just not Nas 🤷🏾‍♂️

@antonymorris3099 3 года назад

This Nas album is dope and the first one is sick too

@nigelasipa4150 3 года назад

Decent review. Death Row East is possibly the most significant song off the album. This album has high reply value for me, my favourite of the year. Props to Hit-boy for making Nas sound so comfortable at this stage in his career

@thefm4506 3 года назад

Eminem verse was eh but I can't stand it when ppl act like that's the hardest verse they've ever heard because it's Eminem that pretty much tells me that they really didn't care to listen to this album

@TheRealLeonardWashington 3 года назад

Or they don’t listen to bars “I got more shells than Taco Bell” “Eat you B-I-T-C-Hs up like tortilla chips” And some shit about Santa not being real, Reindeer, having a pocket full of Tylenol 3s, mollies and whatever tf. Yea he could’ve left Em off the album with that overhyped verse. Plus it took away the nostalgic moment of EPMD actually being on the record

@thefm4506 3 года назад

@@TheRealLeonardWashington exactly ems verse sounded souless af

@TheRealLeonardWashington 3 года назад

@@thefm4506 yea you don’t bring that goofy weirdo shit talking about drinking all the Dayquil (he really said this smh) on a Nas album. We gotta start being honest with Marshall at this point. Stop listening to how he delivers verses and actually listen to what he’s saying. Give shit like this to Joyner Lucas or Logic. You don’t give that to Nas

@thefm4506 3 года назад

@@TheRealLeonardWashington exactly which are two corny ass rappers btw

@TheRealLeonardWashington 3 года назад

@@thefm4506 Facts

@niklasdalibor 3 года назад

great review as always & pleeaaase do a nas album ranking 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

@MildManneredMedusa 3 года назад

I love every piece of it. It feels like a hug from a blk man who still likes blk women. Like I hate the word "real ngga" but yeah, he's a real one. Still. As a woman who is blk it is felt in his words and his positions he is taking. In addition to the music itself just feeling like a hug.

@OGNICKMARSH 3 года назад

Pretty great album. I agree it's even better than the first one

@lukejamesbgn 3 года назад

Big time!

@traceyg3714 3 года назад

Just finished listening I love it Nasty Nas talking his ish schooling the youngins L-Boogie definitely snapped! 4.9/5

@thefm4506 3 года назад

King's Disease 2 > King's Disease

@lukejamesbgn 3 года назад

Facts!

@petesayke 3 года назад

I enjoyed this one more than the original. Death Row East is one of my favorite records of the year. It could be because of nostalgia, but regardless, it’s just a master class in storytelling by the legend.

@lukejamesbgn 3 года назад

I agree, man. Love that track!

@luckyigbokwe2811 3 года назад

Hey Luke James, My Bible was one of the tracks that really caught my attention sonically. And as always, Nas will come with the bars lyrically no disputing that at all. But I think the begining of this album, the beats were weak, although it picks up later on during the latter end of the album. And I think he gave Benny the Butcher better beats on Burden of Proof. All together, I prefer this kings disease than the very first one to me, as I never went back to it after one listen.

@showtimenick824 3 года назад

About the passing on ideas to the next generation, I'll bring up a sports example here. Kobe said he learned so much from Bill Russell, Jerry West and Michael Jordan, they passed on so much knowledge to him so he felt obligated to pass his knowledge onto the next generation. That's one of many things I really admire about Kobe besides his well known relentless work ethic. Also how he really respected the history of the game and was committed to helping the next generation.

@judewesley3365 3 года назад

Maaaan do the Nas Ranking 🙏🏿

@lukejamesbgn 3 года назад

It'd take a lot of work, but it'd be fun to do some time!

@Fleezy81 3 года назад

Hit Boy brought the best outta Nas with those beats

@JordanNMusic 3 года назад

Takin a quick moment to s/o Charlie Wilson…worked with Nas & BROCKHAMPTON in the same year.

@lukejamesbgn 3 года назад

Uncle Charlie never disappoints!

@kurtkelly1023 3 года назад

Awesome review…Dallas Cowboys

@lukejamesbgn 3 года назад

It's gonna be an interesting season!

@Gurjot.Singh1 3 года назад

Loved this album! Great review man as always. I think this one is slightly better than the first kings disease. The only tracks I couldn’t really get into is EPMD 2, mainly because of the aimless run on verse from Em and the repetitive siren beat. YKTV i wasn’t really feeling too. All the other tracks I’ve had on repeat. Appreciate you reviewing another Nas album on my birthday.

@lukejamesbgn 3 года назад

Thanks for watching & supporting! Those are 2 of the weaker tracks for sure, even though I can appreciate YKTV as banger.

@victorjimenez7213 3 года назад

This is my AOTY so far. As for that nas tire list I’d be down to watch. For me his top 5 albums are sorta ez to list (not a ranking) Illmatic Stillmatic Hip Hop is Dead It was written KD2 & 1 God Son

@TheClever69 3 года назад

I'd say my top 5 would probably be 1. Illmatic 2. It Was Written 3. Stillmatic 4. Life Is Good 5. God's Son

@Powerule23 3 года назад

I lost interest with KD1 after about 10 spins. I've been slamming this non-stop since it dropped. It places some perspective on KD1 sonically, but KD2 just bangs harder.

@E.RHYMES 3 года назад

Play KD1 after KD2 and its a bangin ass double album!

@piolorenzoperez5277 3 года назад

hey luke! By any chance have you considered giving Pi’erre Bourne’s music a spin? Im just gonna say off the bat that you may not critically like it the way you like your raps, he isn’t the most lyrical, and i will understand if things can sound off to you abt his style. but i just hope one day you’ll give TLOP5 and even TLOP4 a try because pi’erre makes the most childlike, carefree, optimistic, uplifting music ever in rap and i just hope you capture and understand the essence and spirit of his music and you don’t even have to love it because man… TLOP5 is my favorite album of all-time now. Yes, just like that. I have listened to thousands of rap albums in my life and who would’ve known Pi’erre fuckin Bourne would be the one for me.

@lukejamesbgn 3 года назад

I'll keep it in mind! I've heard a lot of people talk about that one.

@lorenzoburton3974 3 года назад

Good review.

@bryceblackwell1334 3 года назад

nas still the goat

@colelamar5136 3 года назад

You gotta do a, mid-year, album of the yr list bro! There's so many great projects that dropped and the second half is even more promising. It would be great if you can put together a list for us.

@lukejamesbgn 3 года назад

I missed the mid-year mark because I've been so busy, unfortunately, but more reviews will keep coming!

@jordanwilliams8014 3 года назад

Nas and Tyler put out some spectacular albums.

@lukejamesbgn 3 года назад

Both better than their Grammy-winning albums, IMO!

@jordanwilliams8014 3 года назад

@@lukejamesbgn That is very true. Thanks for liking my comment I am a big fan of your channel.

@d.k.borelli8267 3 года назад

Do you think it is compatible with STILLMATIC?

@lukejamesbgn 3 года назад

It's very different, but Nas has managed to continue making quality music while also trying new things. I appreciate that from him!

@darianbirckett1933 3 года назад

40 side is dope

@bejitah 3 года назад

Instant Classic! 🔥🔥🔥!

@adeoluwadare2100 3 года назад

Great review as always 👏, but you miss out on my favorite song on the album..Moments

@luckyigbokwe2811 3 года назад

Hey Luke James, I really appreciate your content so much, as you are always honest with your opinions, which is what I like. And can you please review Dark-Lo X Harry Fraud project called " Borrowed time ", Dark-Lo X V Don album titled " Charlie Pope ", Dave East X Harry Fraud "Hoffa" , Rome Streetz X futurewave album titled " Razor Edge ", Rigz from Da cloth album titled " Wake Up ", OT the Real " The Evil Empire ", Papoose EP's "June" and "July," Ransom "Heavy is the Head" & "7 deadly sins" EP , RJ Payne "Leatherface 3" and Your Ol' Droog album titled " It's time "? All these came out recently as well. Keep up with the dope content as always.

@lukejamesbgn 3 года назад

Thanks for the support! Dave East & Harry Fraud's album will be in the next Rundown episode. It's dope!

@luckyigbokwe2811 3 года назад

@@lukejamesbgnDo You know there will be a part 2 to the Hoffa album as well? East spoke about it recently during an interview with DJ first class. But I will like the Arrab Muzik or V Don collab tape to drop first before Hoffa 2, as the snippets from those upcoming projects, are better than most of the tracks on this Hoffa project. He is rapping on more grimy beats. But this is just my opinion, and I think karma 3 was better than this project lyrically and sonically to an extent to me. But East had his moments on here, and Harry Fraud gave him some solid beats. Looking forward to the rundown, when you upload the video.

@luckyigbokwe2811 3 года назад

@@lukejamesbgn I will like to hear your thoughts on other projects that I mentioned on here though, as I think these projects match up your alley as well. And to be honest, Papoose has been dropping the best music of his career this year; with these monthly EP'S in my opinion. Maybe you can please include them in your very next rundown as well.

@hiphopnumber1318 3 года назад

EPMD 2 Tracks not that good and they missed a trick not having Sermon do the beat or at least co produce it . Their are better tracks on the album like Moments . Store Front . Nas Is Good .Nobody. The Pressure & My Bible . EPMD 2 . 40 Side . YKTV are the underwhelming tracks for me . Beats are marketed for today’s crowd, so i guess he was just branching out with younger generation like he did on first one, on a few songs, good album , i much prefer the soulful and jazzy beats on here.

@lukejamesbgn 3 года назад

Yeah, the first EPMD didn't hit for me much but I appreciate how the 2nd one actually has EPMD on it!

@samuelblinne6040 3 года назад

Awesome

@showtimenick824 3 года назад

Aren't most if not all artists late to their shows? I agree Lauryn Hill really did snap on that song though.

@lukejamesbgn 3 года назад

Probably, but it's become a meme for Lauryn!

@iamthenati 3 года назад

Yeah I stop the song when Em's verse comes up

@williamclarke3162 3 года назад

I still.need to finish the album. The first three songs had me hooked and i hope when I have the time to delete the song with Eminem

@romaretaylor9953 3 года назад

Wow y’all really hate everything about Eminem now huh? He’s a lost cause?

@lukejamesbgn 3 года назад

It's pretty solid from start to finish, IMO!

@bryceblackwell1334 3 года назад

l boogie went off

@THEBLACKANARCHIST 3 года назад

U still watching wrestling bro

@lukejamesbgn 3 года назад

Actually, I just got back into it recently and have been watching/keeping track of everything going on. Can't wait for Summer Slam!

@lukejamesbgn 3 года назад

@SP I agree. He's playing his new role perfectly!

@jonathansoko1085 3 года назад

I give it a 7.5/10. Hit boi is getting praise but im not loving his beats, a few i do. If AZ was on the album id give it an 8.5. Im more interested in hearing nas work with les, or premo or something

@lukejamesbgn 3 года назад

I think Hit Boy improved greatly from the 1st KD!

@jonathansoko1085 3 года назад

@@lukejamesbgn For sure i agree. His beats just remind me of the fruityloop generation so im a bit biased against it but thats on me. kd2 is 100x better than kd1....if kd1 won a grammy, well this deserves something

@THEBLACKANARCHIST 3 года назад

Nas is overrated

@romaretaylor9953 3 года назад

Said nobody with intelligence ever

@TheRealLeonardWashington 3 года назад

Imagine calling the author of Illmatic overrated 🤦🏾‍♂️

@lukejamesbgn 3 года назад

Nah. He's Nas.