Nas is all about controversy. After “Baracking” the mic on his mixtape jam, Black President, the Brooklyn lyricist is back with Hero, the first official single off his Untitled album. As can be expected, Nas is his typical brutally honest self, cramming a handful of provocative rhymes into every bar with a furious intensity. His three verses are backed by the unlikely production of Polow Da Don, who provides an energetic beat laced with a music box synth dancing above epic drums. While nobody really knows what to expect from Untitled, which drops July 15, songs like Hero indicate that Nasir Jones is once again out for blood. Let’s just hope that the album lives up to all its hype, because the man is already angry enough as it is.
Note: The streaming of “Hero” has temporarily been suspended.
OH SNAP! Never thought I would see this collab....Nas & Keri Hilson? I actually like the production by Polow da Don. WOW. This is definitely a different type of feel for a Nas track, but I can dig it! I was afraid for a second...I thought he might have messed around and sold out on us. Phew! This is straight. This is the first single though? IDK if this is the best choice, but I like the track. It needs to go back to the mixing boards and Keri Hilson's vocals need to be cleaned up and equalized better.
this is it, ppl have been complainin bout not listen to nas bcuz of his borin beats so now it your time to listen to a great rapper....this song is banger, but if i had to rate it compare to the other songs release by nasir i rate it lower, but this is CLASSIC
First i will start by saying i am in no way objective when it comes to Nas after all illmatic and it was written literally changed my life but this here is really well done and is definately a "nas" single that is well done not clubby but something you will enjoy listening so i will sit back and listen to it again and again and again 5 stars
everything about this song on point nas flow, rhyme, & deliver(check) a banga a$$ beat from polow (check) and keri hilson backup nas in the hook (check) i love this track,,4real 4real!!!!!!!!!!!!!
mtv released a list of the ten dopest rappers NOW late 07 and i remember the "panel" had an argument over who to have on 10...nas or jim jones and eventually settled on jones....and tossed nas! i was sick to my guts
well mtv, nas has been top mc for YEARS and is still one of the dopest mc NOW!!! listen to the lyrics
Nas Is coming! You know what to expect from him lyrically, but the production is what impresses us most, Esco. You too great to be rhyming over "ok" beats. Finally we see some real beats 4 the BEST Rapper Alive. (Don't be fooled. yall) This song is triumphant. All we need is God Son to help deliver us from the Voice Box era and challenge the minds of the jaded and faded.
Dubby1, are you serious? Somebody chose the wrong Jones! Thats ridiculous! I know Jim Jones is Ballin, But Nas was giving us coaching at "halftime" since most of Jimmy's fans were crawling. MTV owes Nas and all of Hip Hop an apology for that Bullshit.
Now, If you gone take the time to lay a track, shouldn't it have worth/value...He just set the bar high...rappers, gone head make mindless music for the radio...Lyricist, take over the radio..
went and found dis yesterday afta sumbody asked da booth to put it up...gud job booth!! lol i like dis and im not a nas fan(plz keep ya comments to ya self bout dat statement thanks!)...plus i luv keri!
I am sick and tired of comparisons being made between Nas and Wayne. Do you all know what Wayne was doing when Nas was releasing Illmatic (possibly the dopest collection of lyrics ever)? Wayne was probably watching Saturday morning cartoons and eating Apple Jacks. C'mon people, enough is enough. You don't need to include Weezy's name if you compliment Nas for being exactly what he always has been... a GREAT lyrical emcee.
First of all Charlie E., Nas is from Queens not Brooklyn. Nas is about to hit em in the head with this. definitely a crossover track that will hit top 40 and all hip hop stations heavy.
ONE OF THE GREATEST RAPPERS ALIVE!!!
If you don't uy this album, ur just stupid. This is gonna be one of the greatest hip hop albums of all time. This is classic. and always will be. Unreal flow, unreal production, and a hook that will tear up the radio. This is BAngin Classic. NaS IS Hip Hop!
DJ Z always speaks the truth (most of the time). No comparison with Wayne, perhaps with BIG, TUPAC, and JAY-Z. Nas is one of the greatest to ever bless the mic. He is still going strong. His longevity as an artist has gone thru the test of time. Not many artists have accomplished that feat. Beat is scrumptious, flow is well-preserved, and Keri is magnificent. This track was ORGANIC!!!
Fire!
If Nas can't say it, think about these talented kids
With new ideas being told what they can and can't spit
I can't sit and watch it
So, sh!t, I'ma drop it
Like it or not
You ain't gotta cop it
I'm a hustler in the studio
Cups of Don Julio
No matter what the CD called
I'm unbeatable, y'all
The artist I've been waiting all day today. He never seems to disappoint me that much...
I wouldn't give it a 5 cause the beat during the chorus over powers his voice...
Still a great song...
Nas brings on the lyrics for sure. But I'm just not feeling this one. Must be the beat and possible the chorus. Either way a 3 for his TIGHT lyrics on this one
You know what I dislike is they say Nas has only had three (some say two) good albums. Illmatic, Stillmatic, God's Son. It's like they don't even listen to his stuff. Those were the classics and career peaks, but the rest of his stuff was dope too. TheGreatest knows it! Z is right too. I don't how people are comparing the two. Nas is in the dream team of Pac and Big. I think Nas' next classic is coming. BTW, SOMEONE GET THE "BE A N*GGER TOO" VID UP! Just watched it, you can tell how much time was taken into making that. "Chain gleamin', switchin' lanes, two-seatin', hate him or love him, for the same reason/Can't leave it, the game needs, plus the people need someone to believe in/So in Nasir Jones we trust, 'cause they know he's gonna give us what we want, they lookin' for a...."
I'm a little late on the review, but right here we have another Nas classic. I was really surprised to hear him flowing over a Polow beat, but the experiment was a success. As usual Nas brings his A game and I have another favorite song now. By the way the mixtape with Green Lantern came out today and if you haven't got this instant classic yet check it out.
Lol @ GEMINI GODDESS16 , have you really no clue?! ;) Ok, I’ll help you out! Matter of fact is, your comment was absolutely not appropriate to this comment board. Even if you make a joke (and we all make it sometimes), I don’t think that showing disrespect for the artists would be tolerated (what you said could be taken in a seriously wrong way, mostly questioning the artists professionalism or Keri’s artistic value, if you know what I mean). I don’t know if you noticed, but this site gets more and more credit as time goes and not trying to be moralistic or something, the question you posted was not one you’d find on a relevant site like djbooth.net. (Don’t get me wrong though, your feedback is usually worthy, I’m only talking about the aforementioned comment. And I’m just a member, so you’re free to tell me “go f*ck yourself!” :p I sure hope you don’t do it though.. lol)
Tight song, no doubt. Two things I would have done are toned down the beat during the hook so you could balance the beat and the lyrics, because the beat is too loud. Also, I would have played the hook again at the end because there is about a minute of just the beat at the end and that always bores me. Coulda been 5 stars, but it's still hot enough to get 4.
I'm still shocked that people don't consider nas one of the best lyricist alive. His material is always educational, innovative, and stylistic. Hooking up with Keri on this track is so sick. I love it.
When as amazing beat meets Mr. N., that’s what happens y’all! I never thought a Nas track would make me wanna dance, I’m still shocked! And once again his flow is getting more and more DYNAMIC, as I felt on Black President. He’s getting better like wine! Nothing about this song will get old though…
omg its finally happened Nas has finally come back and its officail now, his other songs have been great but this song makes it clear, Nasir Jones is back his lyrics bangin he hooked up wit Polowwwwww and keri got her killa voice on here, this is gonna really make his album, right now i think his album is gonna be better than the Carter 3 the carter is overly hyped but this jawn is like rocky its the underdog thats is gonna win....... nas im feelin ya this jawn is a classic i wanna give it 6 six stars
I hate to say it.. but nas is on top of his game, hands down... I just hope he dont end up like pac and big... "who killed 2pac and biggie smalls, if we dont get them, they gon get us all"-dead prez..---MadBluntedMusic.com---
The only reason MTV didn't mention NAS is cause he hadn't released a CD... And I think they regret it already... "Like it or not, you ain't gotta cop it".. Every piece fits the song... NAS always has something to bring, no matter what anyone says... Unforgettable from beat to lyrics... Impressive...
Alright, I've been a little stingy so far but... this song is straight amazing. A classic. "I guess that makes me a heeero" Ahhh so good. Classic, 5 stars, and all that from ya boy.
Best song I've heard since tip's no matter what, lyrically. the beat is just killer, too. cant wait for the album. nas just is sick! cant say enough man...
Wow, this is a BANGER! Straight up, Polow droppin some serious production that is club ready, yet Nas droppin some fire on the lyrics. Might be too commercial for some, but I'm fee
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