Nas “Untitled” appears to be a Classic

 Nas’ “Untitled” album, set to drop on July 15th, has been both criticized and praised. Originally named “Nigger,” the album received some negative attention from activists and music outlets for its controversial title. Mass merchants like Wal-Mart and Best Buy even threatened to not stock the album in its stores. Although Nas did eventually change the title, the hype surrounding the release has not simmered.

Whether or not he wanted to release an album with that title is irrelevant. What it did for his promotion is unbelievable. They say that any news is good news, and when Al Sharpton is making remarks about the title of your next album, your getting a good amount of press. Hip Hop DX released an official album review on June 7th dubbing the album “a classic.”

Last week, a majority of the album was leaked online through the New Music Cartel. When asked about the leak, Nas responded with “You know we got leaked. You know I’ve been getting leaked forever. And it’s so fucking exciting!” His new single “Hero” has hit radio, and you can check out the official video for “Hero” here

Track List:
01. Queens Get The Money (Produced by Jay Electronica)
02. You Can’t Stop Us Now (Featuring Eban Thomas of The Stylistics & The Last Poets) (Produced by Salaam Remi)
Nas – You Can’t Stop Us Now (Feat. Eban Thomas)
03. Breathe (Produced by J. Myers & Dustin Moore)
04. Make The World Go Round (Featuring Chris Brown & The Game) (Co-produced by Cool & Dre & The Game)
05. Hero (Featuring Keri Hilson) (Produced by Polow Da Don)
06. America (Produced by Stargate)
07. Sly Fox (Produced by stic.man of Dead Prez)
08. Testify (Produced by Mark Batson)
09. N.I.G.G.E.R. (The Slave And The Master) (Produced by DJ Toomp)
10. Untitled (Produced by stic.man of Dead Prez)
11. Fried Chicken (Featuring Busta Rhymes) (Produced by Mark Ronson)
12. Project Roach (Featuring The Last Poets) (Produced by Eric Hudson)
13. Ya’ll My Niggas (Produced by J. Myers)
14. We’re Not Alone (Featuring Mykel) (Produced by stic.man of Dead Prez)
15. Black President (Featuring Johnny Polygon) (Produced by DJ Green Lantern)