King's Disease
by Nas
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
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  1. goldman480
    Aug 27, 2020
    10
    Great Album, An easy listen and one of Nas’ best albums for a long while.
    Great features that compliment his style and no bad tracks! Great body of work from Nas
  2. Lljr
    Aug 27, 2020
    10
    What can’t you like about it ! Every song gelled well. Reading some reviews and I’m like, “ Do they actually listen to the music or just trying to find fault!” Because this album is one of the better albums in this emcee already great catalogue. The features mesh well and that’s the crazy part considering that some , including Don Toliver, Fivio Foreign and Lil Durk, look out of placeWhat can’t you like about it ! Every song gelled well. Reading some reviews and I’m like, “ Do they actually listen to the music or just trying to find fault!” Because this album is one of the better albums in this emcee already great catalogue. The features mesh well and that’s the crazy part considering that some , including Don Toliver, Fivio Foreign and Lil Durk, look out of place looking at track list. I was wrong and this album proves why Nas is in the discussion with the greats because he find ways to still resonate going through almost 30 years at this ! Salute!… Expand
  3. jayndrea2
    Aug 27, 2020
    9
    Good album with a few duds in the middle. Hit boy show out with the production. It was very cohesive and Nas did his thing lyrically. I feel he could have dive in more with the content so he got straight to the point and came back solid.
  4. Kevesco
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This is definitely one of the best Nas Albums I have heard in years , he may have had some minor missteps along the way through his career, but who doesn’t, but when the chips are down he always shine though , this album shows Nas on a different level in his career, a mature level , this is Adult contemporary hip hop at its best , he proves yet again why he is who is today and why he hasThis is definitely one of the best Nas Albums I have heard in years , he may have had some minor missteps along the way through his career, but who doesn’t, but when the chips are down he always shine though , this album shows Nas on a different level in his career, a mature level , this is Adult contemporary hip hop at its best , he proves yet again why he is who is today and why he has been relevant to this day, he is lyrically untouchable, there are no filler tracks here , only gems … Expand
  5. echebch24
    Aug 28, 2020
    9
    Nas delivered his best project since "Life is Good"... Rap Album of the year
  6. Min3x
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Beautifully crafted. Lyrical and production works at its best. Shout out to Nas and Hit-Boy.
  7. 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 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    Sonically 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.    … Expand
  8. 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 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.
  9. SITBR1995
    Aug 27, 2020
    7
    Good album. Not Nas’s best nor worst. Hitboy’s production complements him well for the most part. Best songs are title track, Blue Benz, The Cure, The Definition, and Full Circle. All Bad, 27 Summers and Replace Me could have been left off.
  10. ElPhoenix
    Aug 31, 2020
    0
    This Nas and Hit-boy album is what we were expecting form the Kanye and Nas album, a masterpiece. The production harkens back to golden era boom bap and smooth R&B with a modern touch of current day engineering clarity, think of Pete Rock. Hit-boy beats seem to provide exactly what Nas needed. Nas bars don't miss, the features make sense and sound like they belong within the content of theThis Nas and Hit-boy album is what we were expecting form the Kanye and Nas album, a masterpiece. The production harkens back to golden era boom bap and smooth R&B with a modern touch of current day engineering clarity, think of Pete Rock. Hit-boy beats seem to provide exactly what Nas needed. Nas bars don't miss, the features make sense and sound like they belong within the content of the album. Great re-listening value.… Expand
  11. d3lv1s
    Aug 28, 2020
    2
    I don´t know what is this... Mostly seems to be a good album but then the sounds.. everything gets confusing.
  12. Stonersworld
    Aug 30, 2020
    10
    The album's like strong chronic, it puts you on your ass. Perfect album. The production is on point, and the lyrics is as potent as the sting from an Asian murder hornet. As usual, great content, and top of the line story telling. Nas shows he's still the God MC.
  13. Htown7
    Sep 1, 2020
    10
    Wow. Has made it happen in 2020 for the new fans and the original fans. The album is the perfect length for me. Blue Benz is crazzyyyyyy
  14. IllFlow
    Sep 25, 2020
    10
    Nas proving why he is a legend. Playlist is great from start to finish. Hit boy delivered on the beats and the combination is up there with Nas and DJ Premier.
  15. todaywasagooday
    Dec 1, 2022
    1
    I'mma give it a 1/10 because I actually liked this album but seeing the ratings it has received tells me that this score must be lowered, by a lot.
  16. AUtiger314
    Aug 31, 2020
    9
    Easily his best album since life is good, pleasantly surprised with this one
  17. LoboTechnician
    Jan 20, 2021
    10
    A laid back reflection of one's career, while at the same time sharing his perspective on current events. Not too many crazy flows or wordplay are present, but it wasn't needed since he provides great content, beats and soul. 10/10 for me, great replay value as well.
  18. Ryanmo55
    Sep 2, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is FIRE … Expand
  19. Innerg74
    Sep 15, 2020
    10
    Modern masterpiece! This album meets and exceed expectations. Thanks Nas! Full circle!
  20. nasdurden
    Sep 25, 2020
    10
    Like any Nas album King’s Disease suffers from the fact that it inevitably gets compared to Illmatic. That is the Nas curse. By any other artist this album is a bonafide 5 star classic.
  21. Blair1989
    Sep 7, 2020
    9
    Perfect blend of old and new themes or production. Nas finally sounds modern. And its seamless. GOAT.
  22. biggestrapfan
    Aug 12, 2021
    1
    Decent album from Nasir. King's Disease was just okay. Very boring not expecting much
  23. Nnaemeka
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    Great album, once again the beats are on a class of it's own. You can't beat Nas at his game.
  24. belzebu
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    Traaaaaaaaaaaaaash. Retire Nas please, you're just too coooooorny and cringyyyyy
  25. mckenniegoat
    Nov 22, 2022
    1
    The decline started here. No topics, no new sounds, no new style. His days are over since Illmatic but you are not ready for this conversation yet
  26. tombradygoat
    Nov 23, 2022
    0
    overrated as **** as usual. weak rapper as once 2pac said. nothing more to add. retire.
  27. bobbysolo
    Nov 29, 2022
    2
    considering Nas discography and his recent standards, this is pretty good. 2/10 for me.
  28. ChiIIaoi
    Jul 19, 2023
    7
    Review só pra lembrar a nota que eu dei pro album:
    bom album, agora só escrever pra passar dos 75 caracteres.

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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
  1. AllMusic
    Sep 18, 2020
    70
    Nas is more ruminative and measured, like he's found his stride again, even as he flagrantly contradicts himself and waylays men and women with relationship advice that rings hollow. Going strictly by the conviction and feeling in each line, King's Disease is the MC's best work since 2008.
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  2. Exclaim
    Aug 31, 2020
    70
    King's Disease is a record that's occasionally swollen with too many ideas, backed up by lazy rhymes and unsavoury politics. Thankfully, with impeccable production overseen by executive producer Hit-Boy and bolstered by a slew of excellent guest features, Nas overcomes these pain points to pull together his most satisfying project in close to a decade.
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  3. HipHopDX
    Aug 31, 2020
    82
    The creative process seems more organized and thought out, allowing Nas to do all the things he’s good at, without embellishing any of them.
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