Hip Hop Is Dead

by Nas

Hip Hop Is Dead cover art

Utilizing a highly provocative title, the Queensbridge veteran delivered a scathing critique of the commercialization and perceived artistic decline within the rap industry. The production features a diverse array of prominent beatmakers, supporting complex, street-oriented storytelling. It sparked massive controversy and debate regarding the genre's mid-2000s direction.

Genres

  • Hardcore Hip Hop

Tracklist

  1. Money Over Bullshit
  2. You Can't Kill Me
  3. Carry On Tradition
  4. Where Are They Now
  5. Hip Hop Is Dead
  6. Who Killed It?
  7. Black Republican
  8. Not Going Back
  9. Still Dreaming
  10. Hold Down The Block
  11. Blunt Ashes
  12. Let There Be Light
  13. Play On Playa
  14. Can't Forget About You
  15. Hustlers
  16. Hope - Acappella Version
  17. Shine On