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'''''Nastradamus''''' is the fourth [[studio album]] by American rapper [[Nas]], released November 23, 1999 on [[Columbia Records]] in the United States. It was originally scheduled to be released as a follow-up album composed of material from recording sessions for his third album, ''[[I Am… (Nas album)|I Am…]]'' (1999) on October 26, 1999.<ref name="Birchmeier">Birchmeier, Jason. [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:fxfexqe5ldde~T1 Biography: Nas]. Allmusic. Retrieved on 2009-11-21.</ref> Due to bootlegging of the material, Nas recorded separate songs for ''Nastradamus'' to meet its November release date.<ref name="Birchmeier"/>
'''''Nastradamus''''' is the fourth [[studio album]] by American rapper [[Nas]], released November 23, 1999 on [[Columbia Records]] in the United States. It was originally scheduled to be released as a follow-up album composed of material from recording sessions for his third album, ''[[I Am… (Nas album)|I Am…]]'' (1999) on October 26, 1999.<ref name="Birchmeier">Birchmeier, Jason. [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:fxfexqe5ldde~T1 Biography: Nas]. Allmusic. Retrieved on 2009-11-21.</ref> Due to bootlegging of the material, Nas recorded separate songs for ''Nastradamus'' to meet its November release date.<ref name="Birchmeier"/>


The album debuted at number 7 on the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]] chart, selling 232,000 copies in its first week. Upon its release, ''Nastradamus'' received generally mixed reviews from most music critics, and it has been regarded as Nas's weakest effort.<ref name="Hoard">Hoard (2004), p. 568.</ref> Despite its mixed reception, it achieved considerable commercial success and spawned two charting singles.<ref name="Birchmeier"/> On December 22, 1999, the album was certified [[RIAA certification|platinum]] in sales by the [[Recording Industry Association of America]] (RIAA).<ref>[http://www.riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?table=SEARCH_RESULTS Gold & Platinum: Searchable Database]. [[Recording Industry Association of America]] (RIAA). Retrieved on 2008-08-09.</ref>
The album debuted at number 7 on the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]] chart, selling 232,000 copies in its first week. Upon its release, ''Nastradamus'' received generally mixed reviews from most music critics, and it has been regarded as Nas's weakest effort.<ref name="Hoard">Hoard (2004), p. 568.</ref> Despite its mixed reception, it achieved considerable commercial success and spawned two charting singles.<ref name="Birchmeier"/> On December 22, 1999, the album was certified [[RIAA certification|platinum]] in sales by the [[Recording Industry Association of America]] (RIAA).<ref>[http://www.riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?table=SEARCH_RESULTS Gold & Platinum: Searchable Database]. [[Recording Industry Association of America]] (RIAA). Retrieved on 2008-08-09.</ref> BEST RAPPER EVER NASIR JONES


==Track listing==
==Track listing==

Revision as of 02:11, 18 October 2010

Not to be confused with Nostradamus.
For the Nas song, see Nastradamus (song).
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Nastradamus is the fourth studio album by American rapper Nas, released November 23, 1999 on Columbia Records in the United States. It was originally scheduled to be released as a follow-up album composed of material from recording sessions for his third album, I Am… (1999) on October 26, 1999.[11] Due to bootlegging of the material, Nas recorded separate songs for Nastradamus to meet its November release date.[11]

The album debuted at number 7 on the Billboard 200 chart, selling 232,000 copies in its first week. Upon its release, Nastradamus received generally mixed reviews from most music critics, and it has been regarded as Nas's weakest effort.[12] Despite its mixed reception, it achieved considerable commercial success and spawned two charting singles.[11] On December 22, 1999, the album was certified platinum in sales by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).[13] BEST RAPPER EVER NASIR JONES

Track listing

# Title Length Producer(s)
1 "The Prediction"(feat. Jessica Care Moore) 1:20 Rich Nice
2 "Life We Chose" 4:08 L.E.S.
3 "Nastradamus" 4:11 L.E.S.
4 "Some of Us Have Angels" 4:14 Dame Grease
5 "Project Windows"(feat. Ronald Isley) 4:55 Nashiem Myrick & Carlos Broady
6 "Come Get Me" 5:31 DJ Premier
7 "Shoot 'Em Up" 2:53 Havoc
8 "Last Words"(feat. Millennium Thug aka Nashawn) 5:31 L.E.S.
9 "Family"(feat. Mobb Deep) 5:16 Dame Grease
10 "God Love Us" 4:36 Dame Grease
11 "Quiet Niggas"(feat. Bravehearts) 4:57 Dame Grease
12 "Big Girl" 4:19 L.E.S.
13 "New World" 4:00 L.E.S.
14 "You Owe Me"(feat. Ginuwine) 4:48 Timbaland
15 "The Outcome"(feat. Jessica Care Moore) 1:54 Rich Nice

Sample credits

Sample credits for Nastradamus adapted from TheBreaks.[14]

Chart history

Album
Chart (1999) Peak
position[15]
U.S. Billboard 200 #7
U.S. Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums #2
Singles
Year Song Chart positions[16]
Billboard Hot 100 Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks Hot Rap Singles UK Singles Chart
1999 "Nastradamus" #92 #27 #4 #24
2000 "You Owe Me" #59 #13 - -

Notes

  1. ^ Farley, Keith. Review: Nastradamus. Allmusic. Retrieved on 2009-11-21.
  2. ^ Baker, Soren. "Review: Nastradamus". Chicago Tribune: 14. November 28, 1999. (Transcription of original review at talk page)
  3. ^ Christgau, Robert. "Consumer Guide: Nastradamus". The Village Voice: January 2000.
  4. ^ Diehl, Matt. Review: Nastradamus. Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved on 2009-11-21.
  5. ^ Baker, Soren. Review: Nastradamus. Los Angeles Times. Retrieved on 2009-11-21. Note: Original rating at archived page.
  6. ^ Fuchs, Cynthia. Review: Nastradamus. PopMatters. Retrieved on 2009-11-21.
  7. ^ Powell, Kevin. Review: Nastradamus. Rolling Stone. Retrieved on 2009-11-21.
  8. ^ Jones, Steve. "Review: Nastradamus". USA Today: 08.D. November 23, 1999. (Transcription of original review at talk page)
  9. ^ Harrington, Richard. "Review: Nastradamus". The Washington Post: G.14. December 15, 1999. Archived from the original on 2009-11-21.
  10. ^ Carter, James. Review: Nastradamus. Yahoo! Music. Retrieved on 2009-11-21.
  11. ^ a b c Birchmeier, Jason. Biography: Nas. Allmusic. Retrieved on 2009-11-21.
  12. ^ Hoard (2004), p. 568.
  13. ^ Gold & Platinum: Searchable Database. Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Retrieved on 2008-08-09.
  14. ^ Rap Sample FAQ: Nas. TheBreaks. Retrieved on 2009-11-21.
  15. ^ Billboard Albums: Nastradamus. Allmusic. Retrieved on 2009-11-21.
  16. ^ Billboard Singles: Nastradamus. Allmusic. Retrieved on 2009-11-21.

References

  • Nathan Brackett, Christian Hoard (2004). The New Rolling Stone Album Guide: Completely Revised and Updated 4th Edition. Simon and Schuster. ISBN 0-74320-169-8.
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