Nas - Untitled (A "Whaddya Think of That?" Conversation)

We're talking about music again and learning about one of Jallah's favorite hip hop artists, Nas. Jallah explains what Nas was trying to accomplish in 2008 when releasing this semi-untitled record in the world. We cover topics like black culture, my initial thoughts on this album, and the idea of pinning black artists against each other (Michael Jackson vs. Prince). I hope this episode reminds you of better times and fills you with hope for a brighter future. 

 

00:00 - “I Shatner’d myself…”

01:35 - Jallah talks his personal history listening to Nas

19:00 - Michael’s Initial thoughts on Nas’s “Untitled” record

25:57 - Nas never wanted the beat to outshine what he had to say.

41:50 - Pitting Black artists against each other.

48:20 - Black Culture, making lemons out of Lemonade

53:22 - A Bittersweet Optimism

 

Episode edited by Michael D. Rowland

 

Intro/Closing music by Stu Rosenberg

 

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