Released in 2006, Hip Hop Is Dead marked a defining moment in Nas’s legendary career as his first album with Def Jam Recordings. With production from top names like Dr. Dre, Kanye West, will.i.am, and Salaam Remi, Nas crafted a bold statement that sparked conversation across the hip-hop world and earned a Grammy nomination for Best Rap Album.
Hip Hop Is Dead stands out for its incisive commentary and inventive sound, featuring standout tracks like “Hip Hop Is Dead” and the acclaimed “Can’t Forget About You,” which skillfully samples Nat King Cole. Praised by critics and fans alike, this album showcases Nas’s storytelling at its peak, making it a must-hear for any enthusiast of influential hip-hop music.
- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Def Jam Recordings
- Genre: Hip-Hop
- Release Date: 2006
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TRACKS
A1. Money Over Bullshit
A2. You Can't Kill Me
A3. Carry On Tradition
A4. Where Are They Now
B1. Hip Hop Is Dead
B2. Who Killed It?
B3. Black Republican
B4. Not Going Back
C1. Still Dreaming
C2. Hold Down The Block
C3. Blunt Ashes
C4. Let There Be Light
D1. Play On Playa
D2. Can't Forget About You
D3. Hustlers
D4. Hope
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