From “Life’s A Bitch” to “Life Is Good”

Nasty Nas, the lyrical genius is back! Nasir Jones has definitely came a long way since his earlier days in the game. His first album Illmatic is highly praised among the hip-hop community and he has been dubbed as one of the greatest rappers to ever grace the mic. Now with the release of his 10th studio album Life Is Good,  which has been stated to be a “break-up” album, people get a closer look at Nas as he has matured over the years. On the cover of the album you can see Nas sitting down with his ex-wife’s (Kelis) wedding dress on his lap, but don’t feel sorry for his divorce because like the title says, life is good. Nas regards this album as absolute perfection. In an interview with Fuse he stated, “It’s nine songs on there. The intro makes it ten but it’s only nine songs. I think it’s a perfect record. It’s a perfect record. I couldn’t say that before but there are so many different dynamics to it.” Critically, this album has gotten some rave reviews. It has 4.7 out of 5 stars on Amazon.  The Queens Bridge native is definitely living a better life now. “Back then, I said, ‘Life’s a bitch.’ Today I say, ‘Life is good.'” Amen.

Track List:

1. No Introduction (Produced by J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League)
2. Loco-Motive feat. Large Professor (Produced by No I.D.)
3. A Queens Story (Produced by Salaam Remi)
4. Accident Murderers feat. Rick Ross (Produced by No I.D.)
5. Daughters (Produced by No I.D.)
6. Reach Out feat. Mary J. Blige (Produced by Salaam Remi, Rodney Jerkins, DJ Hot Day & Nas)
7. World’s An Addiction feat. Anthony Hamilton (Produced by Salaam Remi)
8. Summer On Smash feat. Miguel & Swizz Beatz (Produced by Swizz Beatz)
9. You Wouldn’t Understand feat. Victoria Monet (Produced by Buckwild)
10. Back When (Produced by No I.D.)
11. The Don (Produced by Salaam Remi, Heavy D & Da Internz)
12. Stay (Produced by No I.D.)
13. Cherry Wine feat. Amy Winehouse (Produced by Salaam Remi)
14. Bye Baby (Produced by Salaam Remi & 40)

Bonus Tracks for Deluxe Edition:

15. Nasty (Produced by Salaam Remi)
16. The Black Bond (Produced by Salaam Remi)
17. Roses (Produced by Al Shux)
18. Where’s The Love feat. Cocaine 80s (Produced by No I.D.)
19. Trust (Produced by Boi 1da) (iTunes Bonus Track)
20. The Don (Don Dada Remix) (Produced by Salaam Remi & Heavy D) (Japan Bonus Track)