God's Stepson
God's Stepson | ||||
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Remix album by | ||||
Released | 2003 | |||
Recorded | 2001–2002 (vocals) 2003 (production) | |||
Genre | Hip hop | |||
Length | 42:50 | |||
Producer | 9th Wonder | |||
9th Wonder chronology | ||||
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Source | Rating |
MV Remix | (8/10)[1] |
God's Stepson is an album by
Background
Released through internet outlets in 2003, the album began the trend for homemade remix projects, which reached fever pitch with Jay-Z's The Black Album remixes (of which 9th also submitted an entry). It was well received by critics and fans alike for its re-interpretation of what many considered to be a return-to-form album from Nas. In particular, the album is responsible for popularizing remixes of whole albums back-to-front, and also for establishing 9th Wonder amongst the premier league of hip hop producers.
9th Wonder didn't create the mix with a view to generate a buzz or promote his skills saying, "I didn't even think anybody was going to hear it".[2] When asked by HitQuarters what inspired the remix he said: "I think all of us at one point want to hear Nas on something different. His voice is like another instrument on a track."[2]
The album was excellently received, and served as the a catalyst for 9th, sweeping "the industry off their feet".[3]
Track listing
- "Get Down"
- "The Cross"
- "Made You Look"
- "Last Real Nigga Alive"
- "Hey Nas"
- "I Can"
- "Book Of Rhymes"
- "Thugz Mansion (NYC)"
- "Mastermind"
- "Warrior Song"
- "Revolutionary Warfare"
- "Ether" (Originally from Stillmatic)
Samples
- "Get Down" contains a sample from "You're a Friend of Mine" by The Meters
- "The Cross" contains a sample from "Beautiful Man of Mine" by Phyllis Hyman
- "Made U Look" outro contains a sample from "Broken Wing Bird" by The 5th Dimension
- "Last Real Nigga Alive" contains a sample from "Moves" by Doug Hammond
- "Hey Nas" contains a sample from "I'd Like To Be Baby To You" by Roberta Flack
- "I Can" contains a sample from "Break It Down" by Curtis Mayfield
- "Book Of Rhymes" contains a sample from "You'll Always Be Mine" by The Impressions
- "Thugz Mansion (NYC)" contains a sample from "It's Madness" by Marvin Gaye
- "Mastermind" contains a sample from "Scarborough Fair" by Sérgio Mendes
- "Revolutionary Warfare" contains a sample from "Let Me Make Love To You" by The O'Jays
- "Ether" contains a sample from "Hey, What's That You Say" by Brother To Brother
References
- ^ MV Remix review
- ^ a b "Interview With 9th Wonder". HitQuarters. May 31, 2010. Retrieved Jun 15, 2010.
- ^ :: MVRemix: Album Reviews – 9th Wonder/Nas – God's Stepson ::