Flashback Friday: Nas and John Legend

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Check out what’s on Edward’s speakers:

Nas, God’s Son (2002)


Nasir Jones – the Rodney Dangerfield of rap. His first album, 1994’s Illmatic, is very likely the greatest rap album of all time. And Nas has spent nearly two decades being punished for that achievement. No matter what he releases, everyone says “well, it’s no Illmatic.” That’s a shame, because Nas has an outstanding collection of albums that get lost in Illmatic’s gigantic shadow. Mention God’s Son and I guarantee the first thing Nas’s detractors will say is: “Isn’t that the album with the corny “I Can” song?” Yeah, but “Made You Look” alone pushes “I Can” off its training wheels, beats it up and steals its lunch money. Nas’ aggression and lyrical fury showed that he had something to prove. Give the man his due.





Also check out:
“The Cross”
“Heaven”




What’s Javacia listening to?:

John Legend, Get Lifted (2004)


I remember the first time I heard John Legend’s first single “Used to Love You.” I think I called five people asking if they knew who this dude was. I hadn’t heard anything that good on the radio in years. So impressed with this one song, I paid to see Legend live at a small venue in Oakland before his debut album hit shelves. The show did not disappoint and neither did the album.  





Also check out:
“Let’s Get Lifted”
“Refuge”




Now, it’s your turn. Email edward@soulinstereo.com, hit us up on Twitter @etbowser or @writeousbabe, or stop by the comments section and share your Flashback Friday album. Leave a couple of sentences describing what makes it so great. We’ll feature your album on the blog.