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Stillmatic is the fifth studio album by American rapper Nas, released on December 18, 2001, by Ill Will Records and Columbia Records. It was widely regarded as a critical comeback following I Am... (1999) and Nastradamus (1999). The album includes 'Ether,' a diss track responding to Jay-Z's 'Takeover,' and 'One Mic,' both of which became signature songs in Nas's catalog.
Stillmatic received a five-mic rating from The Source magazine.
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Nas - Stillmatic ranks #117 of 224 in the Hip Hop Album ranking, behind De La Soul - Stakes Is High, ahead of Drake - Nothing Was the Same.
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When was Nas's Stillmatic released and what was its context?
Stillmatic was released in December 2001 as Nas's fifth studio album. It arrived at a critical juncture in his career, as many critics and fans had questioned his artistic direction following the mixed reception of his 1999 album Nastradamus.
What is the significance of the track 'Ether' on Stillmatic?
'Ether' is a blistering diss track aimed at Jay-Z, responding directly to Jay-Z's 'Takeover' from the 2001 album The Blueprint. The track is widely regarded as one of the most devastating diss records in hip-hop history and revitalized Nas's critical standing overnight.
What are the other key tracks on Stillmatic besides 'Ether'?
The album includes 'Got Ur Self A...,' 'One Mic,' and 'Rule,' with 'One Mic' becoming one of Nas's signature songs. The album's themes center on personal and artistic redemption, reflecting Nas's return to the lyrical depth that defined his debut Illmatic (1994).
Was Stillmatic a commercial and critical success?
Stillmatic debuted in the top 10 of the Billboard 200 chart and was certified platinum by the RIAA. It received strong reviews from critics and is widely regarded as a major comeback album that restored Nas's reputation as one of hip-hop's premier lyricists.
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