Nasir Jones – God's Son / Columbia Audio CD 2002 / 509811 2
UPC 5099750981122
God's Son is the sixth studio album by American rapper Nas, released on December 13, 2002, by Ill Will and Columbia Records. Production took place during 2001 to 2002, and was handled by several producers, including Salaam Remi, Chucky Thompson, Ron Browz, Eminem, and The Alchemist. Partly inspired by Nas' feud with Jay-Z and the death of his mother in early 2002, God's Son covers lyrical themes such as religion, violence, and his own emotional experiences. It has been recognised by critics as some of Nas' most personal work.
The album debuted at number 18 on the US Billboard 200, selling 156,000 copies in its first week of sales. It produced three singles that achieved Billboard chart success, and received critical acclaim, with critics praising Nas' lyricism and viewing it as progression from his previous work. On January 14, 2003, the album was certified Platinum by the RIAA for sales surpassing 1 million copies.
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Columbia – 509811 2 |
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CD, Album
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| Country: |
Europe |
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Released:
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2002 |
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| Genre: |
Hip Hop |
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| Style: |
Thug Rap, Conscious |
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Tracklist:
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Get Down
Performer [Elements From "The Boss"] – James Brown
Producer – Nas, Salaam "The Chameleon" Remi
Recorded By, Mixed By – Kevin Crouse
Written-By – Nasir Jones, Salaam Gibbs
Written-By [Elements From "Funky Drummer"], Performer [Elements From "Funky Drummer"] – James Brown
Written-By [Elements From "The Boss"] – Charles Bobbitt, Fred Wesley, James Brown
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4:04
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The Cross
Keyboards, Programmed By – Jeff Bass
Mixed By – Steve King
Producer – Eminem
Recorded By – Steve King
Recorded By [Vocals] – Kevin Crouse
Written-By – Jeff Bass, Marshall Mathers, Nasir Jones
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3:47
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Made You Look
Mixed By – Kevin Crouse
Performer [Excerpts From "Apache"] – The Incredible Bongo Band
Producer – Salaam "The Chameleon" Remi
Recorded By – Kevin Crouse
Recorded By [Assisted By] – Mike Sroka
Written-By – Jeremiah Lordan, Nasir Jones, Salaam Gibbs
Written-By [Excerpts From "Apache"] – Jeremiah Lordan
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3:22
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Last Real Nigga Alive
Producer – Ron Browz
Recorded By, Mixed By – Kevin Crouse
Written-By – Nasir Jones, R. Turner
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5:04
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Zone Out
Featuring – Bravehearts
Producer – Salaam "The Chameleon" Remi
Recorded By, Mixed By – Kevin Crouse
Written-By – Jabari Jones, Michael Epps, Nasir Jones, Salaam Gibbs
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3:48
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Hey Nas
Engineer [Assistant Engineer] – Michael Sroka
Featuring – Claudette Ortiz, Kelis
Flute – Mercedes Abal
Producer – Salaam "The Chameleon" Remi
Recorded By, Mixed By – Kevin Crouse
Written-By – Allan Felder, Kenni Burke, Nasir Jones, Norma Wright, Salaam Gibbs
Written-By [Interpolations From "Risin To The Top Bill"] – Allan Felder, Kenni Burke, Norma Wright
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4:05
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I Can
Engineer [Assistant Engineer] – Michael Sroka
Flute – Mercedes Abal
Lead Vocals [Children's], Backing Vocals – Angela Hunte
Performer [Excerpts From The Composition "Impeach The President"] – The Honeydrippers
Producer – Salaam "The Chameleon" Remi
Recorded By, Mixed By – Kevin Crouse
Written-By – Nasir Jones, Roy Hammond, Salaam Gibbs
Written-By [Excerpts From The Composition "Impeach The President"] – Roy Hammond
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4:13
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Book Of Rhymes
Engineer [Assistant Engineer] – Elise Thomas, Jonah Egolf, Michael Sroka
Mixed By – Kevin Crouse
Performer [Excerpts From "For The Dollar Bill"] – Tommy Tate
Producer – The Alchemist
Recorded By – Kevin Crouse, Mathew Ryan
Written-By – Alan Maman, David Camon, Nasir Jones
Written-By [Excerpts From "For The Dollar Bill"] – David Camon
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3:54
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Thugz Mansion (N.Y.)
Engineer [Assistant Engineer] – Mark Vinten
Featuring – 2Pac, J. Phoenix
Guitar – Michael "Fish" Herring
Mixed By – Kevin Crouse
Producer – Claudio Cueni, Michael Herring
Producer [Original Version Produced By] – Johnny "J"
Recorded By – Claudio Cueni, Kevin Crouse
Written-By – Claudio Cueni, Johnny Jackson, Larry Loftin, Michael Herring, Nasir Jones, Tupac Shakur
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4:07
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Mastermind
Producer – The Alchemist
Recorded By, Mixed By – Kevin Crouse
Written-By – Alan Maman, Nasir Jones
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4:07
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Warrior Song
Engineer [Assistant Engineer] – Pablo Arraya
Featuring – Alicia Keys
Mixed By – Rich Keller
Producer – Alicia Keys
Recorded By – Kevin Crouse
Written-By – Alicia Keys, Nasir Jones
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4:42
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Revolutionary Warfare
Featuring – Lake
Performer [Samples From "We Made It"] – Black Ivory
Producer – The Alchemist
Recorded By, Mixed By – Kevin Crouse
Written-By – Alan Maman, Leroy Jackson (2), Nasir Jones, Patrick Adams, Terry Philips
Written-By [Samples From "We Made It"] – Leroy Jackson (2), Patrick Adams, Terry Philips
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3:29
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Dance
Horns – Olu Dara
Mixed By – Kevin Crouse
Producer – Chucky Thompson
Recorded By – Kevin Crouse, Mathew Ryan
Written-By – Chucky Thompson, Nasir Jones
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3:34
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Heaven
Co-producer – Saukrates
Featuring – Jully Black
Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals – Jully Black, Saukrates
Performer [Samples From "I Love You"] – Eddie Holman
Producer – Agile
Recorded By, Mixed By – Kevin Crouse
Written-By – A. Griffith*, Eddie Holman, Jully Black, K. Wailoo, Nasir Jones, Sheila Holman
Written-By [Samples From "I Love You"] – Eddie Holman, Sheila Holman
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- A&R [A&R Direction] – Lenny "Linen" Nicholson
- Art Direction, Design – Chris a.k.a. "Brother Feldmann"
- Artwork [Imaging] – "Swill" Will Kennedy
- Executive-Producer – Nas, Steve Stoute
- Graphics [Graphic Artist] – Frank Carbonari a.k.a. "Megatharp"
- Illustration – Jarrett "J-Blood" Demartino
- Management – Steve "The Commissioner" Stoute
- Management [Ill Will Management] – Ivan Baird a.k.a. "Clark Kent"
- Mastered By – Chris Gehringer
- Other [Assistant Stylist] – Dacia Mciver
- Other [Barber] – Mike Brinkley a.k.a. "The Razor"
- Other [Production] – Go Scout
- Other [Stylist] – Crystal Streets
- Photography By – Jonathan "I Stay Focused" Mannion
- Photography By [Photography Assistant] – Erskine "E-Double" Childers, "Uncle" Louis Rivera
