I began the journey of this comparison subconsciously years ago, but not until now have I truly proved it out. It's quite easy (perhaps lazy as well) to answer an 'A vs. B' question without doing too much background work. After all, most people know what they like and don't like and for a variety of reasons come to improper conclusions, highly attributable to a lack of due diligence.
I've always been a huge fan of "Best of" and "Top Whatever" lists (my close friends are nodding their heads in unison), and using these lists to further develop my thoughts on certain topics. It helps me to either confirm my subconscious feelings or to open my eyes to aspects I had not considered.
In the coming days (weeks, who knows), I will independently create the following lists:
- The Best Tracks: Jay-Z Albums
- The Best Tracks: Nas Albums
- The Best Tracks: Jay-Z Features
- The Best Tracks: Nas Features
You must keep in mind that the aforementioned lists are my lists, not someone else's. I will be stating opinion, not fact, as even comparing songs within one artist will most likely have half of you shaking your head ("How in the hell is "Threat" in your top 5 for Jay-Z?"). My goal in doing this is not to convey lists that I feel most would agree upon. When you read the lists you might see what you feel to be a notable omission. I will say this once, and once only. If it's omitted, it has been done knowingly. I can assure you I will comb the discography of each artist in developing these lists. I can also assure you I'm not trying to buck conventional thinking just to do so.
If at any point during this comparison, I feel ground can be made up by considering a third significant item with which to measure, I will do so.
One metric that Nas cannot and will not be able to touch - Beyonce.
Part I will be posted Friday.
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