As controversial as this album was at the time of its release, it has held up over the years. There are so many great cuts here: "Hero," America," Sly Fox" Y'all My N****s," "We're Not Alone," and "Black President." I remember when President Obama was elected in 2008 and driving to work at school early in the morning and blasting "Black President" all the way. Regardless of the alleged ghostwriting claims that have emerged recently, it doesn't change my opinion that Nas is one of the best lyricists ever. Over twenty years in Hip-Hop, and Mr. Jones is still going strong. Much respect due.
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