Street's Disciple

by Nas

Street's Disciple cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 30 November 2004
  • Label: Columbia
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 1:27:45
  • Community rating: 3.13/5 from 4 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Presented as a sprawling double album, the Queensbridge legend delivers a highly mature, introspective reflection on his life, legacy, and recent marriage to singer Kelis. The production leans heavily into live instrumentation, jazz, and blues influences, supporting deep lyrical themes regarding black history, politics, and the state of hip-hop.

Genres

Descriptors: conscious, political, rhythmic, violence, rap, storytelling, soulful

Tracklist

  1. Intro (1:50)
  2. A Message To The Feds, Sincerely, We The People (2:15)
  3. Nazareth Savage (2:40)
  4. American Way (feat. Kelis) (4:09)
  5. These Are Our Heroes (4:22)
  6. Disciple (3:00)
  7. Sekou Story (feat. Scarlett) (2:56)
  8. Live Now (feat. Scarlett) (4:28)
  9. Rest Of My Life (3:50)
  10. Just a Moment (feat. Quan) (4:23)
  11. Reason (feat. Emily King) (4:47)
  12. You Know My Style (2:52)
  13. Suicide Bounce (feat. Busta Rhymes) (3:57)
  14. Street's Disciple (feat. Olu Dara) (3:57)
  15. U.B.R. (Unauthorized Biography Of Rakim) (3:38)
  16. Virgo (feat. Ludacris & Doug E. Fresh) (3:26)
  17. Remember The Times (Intro) (0:51)
  18. Remember The Times (3:23)
  19. The Makings Of A Perfect Bitch (3:15)
  20. Getting Married (3:46)
  21. No One Else In The Room (feat. Maxwell) (5:08)
  22. Bridging the Gap (feat. Olu Dara) (3:56)
  23. War (feat. Keon Bryce) (4:17)
  24. Me & You (Dedicated To Destiny) (3:26)
  25. Thief's Theme (2:59)

Credits

  • Patrick Cahalan - artwork by [graphic artist]
  • Justin Cohen - artwork by [imaging]
  • Vincent Henry - clarinet, flute, saxophone, guitar, harmonica, strings
  • Bruce Purse - trumpet, flugelhorn
  • Kelis - featuring
  • DJ No Request - scratches
  • Scarlett - featuring
  • Amerie - backing vocals

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