Studio Album · No. 6
God's Son Songwriting Credits by Nas
Produced by Nas, Salaam Remi, Eminem, Ron Browz, The Alchemist, Chucky Thompson, Alicia Keys, Agile, Saukrates
Holds writing credit on 14 of 14 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 14 / 14 documented
Scored across the 14 tracks with documented writers, by whether Nas carries a lyricist or composer credit.
Share of the 14 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
By the Numbers
God's Son is Nas's grief album, written in the wake of his mother's death in early 2002, and the personal weight runs through every verse he wrote himself. He balances the hard boom-bap of "Made You Look" with the inspirational "I Can" and the tribute "Dance," moving between street and soul. Producers like Salaam Remi, the Alchemist, and even Eminem supply beats, but the writing and the emotion are entirely his.
"God's Son" is the 2002 sixth studio album by Nas, an East Coast and conscious hip-hop record that ranks among his most personal work, written in the wake of his mother's death from breast cancer earlier that year. Production came from Salaam Remi, The Alchemist, Eminem, Chucky Thompson, and Ron Browz. Singles included "Made You Look," which reached number 32 on the Billboard Hot 100, and "I Can," which peaked at number 12, while featured guests included Alicia Keys, Kelis, and a posthumous 2Pac. The album debuted at number 18 and peaked at number 12 on the Billboard 200, selling 156,000 copies in its first week and earning platinum certification from the RIAA. It drew strong reviews and helped cement Nas's claim as King of New York following his "Ether" response to Jay-Z.
Track Listing & Credits 14 tracks
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Get Down
|
Nas | Nasir bin Olu Dara JonesSalaam Gibbs | NasSalaam Remi | Nas (Rap) |
| 2 |
The Cross
|
NasEminem | Nasir bin Olu Dara JonesMarshall MathersJeff Bass | Eminem | Nas (Rap) |
| 3 |
Made You Look
#32
|
Nas | Nasir bin Olu Dara JonesSalaam GibbsJeremiah Lordan | Salaam Remi | Nas (Rap) |
| 4 |
Last Real Nigga Alive
|
Nas | Nasir bin Olu Dara JonesRondell Turner | Ron Browz | Nas (Rap) |
| 5 |
Zone Out
|
NasBravehearts | Nasir bin Olu Dara JonesSalaam GibbsJabari JonesMichael Epps | Salaam Remi | Bravehearts |
| 6 |
Hey Nas
|
Nas | Nasir bin Olu Dara JonesSalaam GibbsKeni BurkeAllan FelderNorma Jean Wright | Salaam Remi | KelisClaudette Ortiz |
| 7 |
I Can
#12
|
Nas | Nasir bin Olu Dara JonesSalaam GibbsRoy Hammond | Salaam Remi | Nas (Rap) |
| 8 |
Book of Rhymes
|
Nas | Nasir bin Olu Dara JonesAlan MamanDavid Camon | The Alchemist | Nas (Rap) |
| 9 |
Thugz Mansion (N.Y.)
|
Nas2Pac | Nasir bin Olu Dara JonesTupac Amaru ShakurJohnny JacksonClaudio CueniMichael HerringLarry Loftin | Claudio CueniMichael Herring | 2PacJ. Phoenix |
| 10 |
Mastermind
|
Nas | Nasir bin Olu Dara JonesAlan Maman | The Alchemist | Nas (Rap) |
| 11 |
Warrior Song
|
NasAlicia Keys | Nasir bin Olu Dara JonesAlicia Augello Cook | Alicia Keys | Alicia Keys |
| 12 |
Revolutionary Warfare
|
NasLake | Nasir bin Olu Dara JonesAlan MamanPatrick AdamsTerry PhillipsLeroy Jackson | The Alchemist | Lake |
| 13 |
Dance
|
Nas | Nasir bin Olu Dara JonesChucky Thompson | Chucky Thompson | Nas (Rap) |
| 14 |
Heaven
|
Nas | Nasir bin Olu Dara JonesEddie HolmanSheila HolmanAjene GriffithKarl WailooJully Black | AgileSaukrates | Jully BlackSaukrates |