Studio Album · No. 4
Nastradamus Songwriting Credits by Nas
Produced by Rich Nice, L.E.S., Dame Grease, Nashiem Myrick, Carlos Broady, DJ Premier, Havoc, Timbaland
Holds writing credit on 15 of 15 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 15 / 15 documented
Scored across the 15 tracks with documented writers, by whether Nas carries a lyricist or composer credit.
Share of the 15 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
By the Numbers
Nastradamus was rushed out just seven months after I Am..., assembled from bootleg-era leftovers plus quickly recorded new songs, and it is widely seen as Nas's weakest album. He still writes all of his own lyrics, but the patchy material and the pop-leaning single "You Owe Me" drew criticism that he had drifted from his strengths. His authorship is intact; the problem was the rushed circumstances rather than ghostwriting.
"Nastradamus" is the 1999 fourth studio album by Nas, an East Coast hip-hop and R&B record released only a month after he had originally planned, with new material added following bootlegging of the "I Am..." sessions. Production came from Dame Grease, L.E.S., Havoc, DJ Premier, and Timbaland. The title track and "You Owe Me" featuring Ginuwine served as singles, while "Come Get Me" was produced by DJ Premier and "Project Windows" featured Ronald Isley. The album debuted at number seven on the Billboard 200, peaked at number two on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, sold over 232,000 copies in its first week, and was certified platinum by the RIAA. Reviews were mixed, and the record is often regarded as one of Nas's weaker efforts.
Track Listing & Credits 15 tracks
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Prediction
|
Nas | Nasir bin Olu Dara JonesRichard JacksonJessica Care Moore | Rich Nice | Nas (Rap) |
| 2 |
Life We Chose
|
Nas | Nasir bin Olu Dara JonesLeShan LewisFred Wesley Jr. | L.E.S. | Nas (Rap) |
| 3 |
Nastradamus
|
Nas | Nasir bin Olu Dara JonesLeShan LewisJames Brown | L.E.S. | Nas (Rap) |
| 4 |
Some of Us Have Angels
|
Nas | Nasir bin Olu Dara JonesDamon Blackmon | Dame Grease | Nas (Rap) |
| 5 |
Project Windows
|
Nas | Nasir bin Olu Dara JonesNashiem MyrickCarlos Broady | Nashiem MyrickCarlos Broady | Ronald Isley |
| 6 |
Come Get Me
|
Nas | Nasir bin Olu Dara JonesChristopher Martin | DJ Premier | Nas (Rap) |
| 7 |
Shoot 'Em Up
|
Nas | Nasir bin Olu Dara JonesKejuan Muchita | Havoc | Nas (Rap) |
| 8 |
Last Words
|
NasNashawn | Nasir bin Olu Dara JonesLeShan LewisRalph MiddlebrooksJames WilliamsBilly BeckClarence SatchellLeroy BonnerMarshall JonesMarvin PierceNashawn Jones | L.E.S. | Nashawn |
| 9 |
Family
|
NasHavocProdigy | Nasir bin Olu Dara JonesLeShan LewisAlbert JohnsonDamon Blackmon | Dame Grease | HavocProdigy |
| 10 |
God Love Us
|
Nas | Nasir bin Olu Dara JonesDamon Blackmon | Dame Grease | Nas (Rap) |
| 11 |
Quiet Niggas
|
NasBravehearts | Nasir bin Olu Dara JonesDamon BlackmonEugene GrayJabari JonesMichael Epps | Dame Grease | Bravehearts |
| 12 |
Big Girl
|
Nas | Nasir bin Olu Dara JonesLeShan LewisLamar BryantRob Douglas | L.E.S. | Nas (Rap) |
| 13 |
New World
|
Nas | Nasir bin Olu Dara JonesLeShan LewisJeff PorcaroDavid Paich | L.E.S. | Nas (Rap) |
| 14 |
You Owe Me
|
Nas | Nasir bin Olu Dara JonesTimothy MosleyStephen Garrett | Timbaland | Ginuwine |
| 15 |
The Outcome
|
Nas | Nasir bin Olu Dara JonesJessica Care MooreRichard Jackson | Rich Nice | Nas (Rap) |