I don’t like the mouth feel of this song. Some people LOVE okra… I’m not one of them. Rating: 🎤🎤🎤🎤 (one mic short of five because track isn’t long enough)Ĭonfession: About a minute into this song I had my mind made up - 2 mics. You definitely need a minimum of three minutes (And maybe a feature too? J Cole?) The only problem here is the song is too short. I mean, c’mon, the man said he’s “Michael Blackson black.” That’s gotta be worth five mics. Nas is one of the few MC’s known for hardcore lyrics who can pull off songs like this without it being corny or contrived, a la “I Know I Can.” Plus there’s so many pop culture references that resonate with my demographic. I know it may be too pop’ish for some Nas purists, but this song is alright with me. Nas is in top storyteller form on this one and the track lends itself to storytelling, whereas the previous track didn’t. The vibe of this joint is cruising down the freeway with the AC on and the windows rolled down, while Uncle Charlie Wilson serenades the breeze. I feel this is the first song on the album where it all comes together: beat, lyrics, start to finish consistency. State of Mind” energy but Nas toggles back and forth with more of a “One Love” energy. Some of the lyrics I enjoy but it’s not consistent from start to finish. And it makes sense since the album has a King theme and a Don Dada would be a Jamaican kind of king. Was Nas having a fast n furious moment, because track 3 also has a car-related title? I think the missed gold here is the Belly sample - Who won romp wit da Don Dada! - that has the energy to match the beat. And the title is not my cup of coffee either. The beat is fire, a sure head nodder/neck snapper, but again I’m not feeling this chorus. This is another coulda been better song for me. Rating: 🎤🎤🎤 1/2 (three mics for beat alone half mic for first minute of song) I think a sparser hook that allows beat to breathe more could’ve elevated this track.
I’m with Nas for the first verse (up to 1:01 mark) but then he loses me, especially with the hook that just holds no appeal for me. It can be argued that the musicality of this track is sweet enough to stand alone. I think the beat is so melodic and soulful (with 444 vibes) that Nas should’ve taken a less is more approach. But today I do like it and have newfound appreciation. Additional comments (pros & cons) are also provided. I rated each song on a scale of 1 to 5 mics and then averaged them out to arrive at a cumulative album rating. This is a comparison review of the Nas albums King’s Disease, and King’s Disease II, as they appear on Nas’ YouTube channel (links provided below).
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