I remember my first time hearing this song, I had the feeling of "why wasn't this on the regular version of the album over Reach Out or Summer On Smash", which as you see is something I said a few times during the bonus tracks on the Deluxe Edition. Today, we are here to look back at Life Is Good, an album that's only about 5 years old, but many have called it a modern classic. The album would center around personal nostalgia, feelings, emotions, and in a sense, refining the confidence and belief that made Nas such a force on previous albums. He would compare it to the Marvin Gaye underrated classic "Here, My Dear" as that album was also inspired by divorce as well. As Nas was dealing with the strenuous nature of his separation and divorce from Kelis, this album served as therapy of sorts for him. With his albums being lauded as some of the best of all time, Nas set out to create a new standard for himself with the release of his 11th album, Life Is Good. From putting out his classic debut Illmatic to his best album (to me) in It Was Written, Nas has certainly created a legacy for himself that goes beyond the average artist. Through a 22 year career, he's done so many great things. Nas is the greatest MC of all time to me.
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