Nas returns with what many are calling his most personal album till date. After spending a lot of time out of the spotlight, dealing with his marital and financial issues, the hip hop world has been blessed with another album from arguably one of the most innovative rappers that has ever existed. Life Is Good explores a wide range of subjects, the most interesting ones are personal stories of the rapper.
On Daughters, he touches on the subject of relationships between Fathers and Daughters even putting his own personal experience into the mix, on Bye Baby he touches extensively on his marriage and divorce to edgy r&b singer Kelis, detailing both the good and bad times that were in that relationship. He collaborates with one of the most sought after rappers of the moment Rick Ross on Accident Murderers and re-connects with the Queen of Hip Hop Soul, Mary J. Blige on the sweet Reach Out. He creates a party anthem with Swizz Beatz and Miguel on Summer on Smash and revives the spirit of soul songstress Amy Winehouse on the very soulful Cherry Wine. Where he wins me over is how he delivers his smooth flow and excellent art of storytelling on Roses and Back When
Life Is Good has a variety of songs that will suit the mood of different listeners which has always been Nas' strength, whether its a song you would like to hear in the club or a soul touching hip hop track, he has always been able to deliver amazing songs and an even more amazing album. Its a joy to see him back on the scene doing his thing which goes to show that he deserves the highest praise for continuing to raise his artistic value.
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