King's Disease
by Nas
Metascore
72

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
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  1. Rolling Stone
    Aug 27, 2020
    50
    At its best, King’s Disease is a slick Illmatic redux, a fresh portrait of Nas’ now-mythical hustler years that expands his Queensbridge universe with new characters and anecdotes and finds him in vintage form as a rapper and storyteller. At its worst, it is a misguided attempt to paper over abuse allegations and a stark showcase of his increasingly questionable politics when it comes to women. 26 years after Illmatic, Nas still has room to grow.

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User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 79 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 65 out of 79
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 79
  3. Negative: 12 out of 79
  1. mheckmann345
    Aug 30, 2020
    9
    Very good album by Nas. 27 years in the game and still going strong. Although there are a couple of questionable features from Big Sean andVery good album by Nas. 27 years in the game and still going strong. Although there are a couple of questionable features from Big Sean and Fivio Foreign, the album is still pleasing overall with many good features. Hit Boy came through with production that has a broad musical appeal, from old school to new school, from soul to trap.… Full Review »
  2. RoseNamajunas
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Sonically it's Nas' best sounding album start to finish. Hitboy did an impeccable job with the production, cohesive and tight all the waySonically it's Nas' best sounding album start to finish. Hitboy did an impeccable job with the production, cohesive and tight all the way through, Hitboy's sound complements Nas' masterful lyricism,

    The album is on the shorter side with 13 songs clocking in just under 40 minutes but Hitboy's amazing ear and the concise assuredness of Nas ensures there is no wasted motion by either producer or rapper. Their visions are fully realized.

    I have to give special praise to 'The Cure', that song is a miracle. During my first listen through, hearing it within the context of the entire album, it brought tears to my eyes.

    Thank you Nas and Hitboy for this masterpiece.    … Full Review »
  3. Min3x
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Beautifully crafted. Lyrical and production works at its best. Shout out to Nas and Hit-Boy.
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