Yeah, I know there's supposed to be a write up on Ultimate Hustler, but I went out to eat, so I'll have to settle with episode 2 thru whatever. Anyway its not that bad, because this mixtape is the shit. Dirty Harry makes a return to the game with some of Nas's greatest verses, blended over a few exclusive beats made by Harry, and a variety of hot beats from the present and past. Also lines from Papoose, Lakey the Kid, Poster Boy, Juvenile, Devin the Dude, Big L, and my boy Z-Ro. Imagine my surprise when I heard that. Probably, from top to bottom, one of the best 'best of' mixtapes, and definitely the best Nas mixtape, and its actually cosigned by Nas. Some of the best Blends I've ever heard. However good this review makes this sound, it still doesn't really do it justice, you gotta listen to it yourself (which clearly, you will).
This set is 40 songs, but my burner was only able to fit half of #39 and none of #40 on the CD. I'm not going to go over every track, but I'll go over my favorite tracks (which is still alot) to give you an idea of some of the best tracks on here.
02 SHOOTOUTS
This one is Nas rapping with Maino, who does a good job on the first verse. I've heard the beat before, probably from another mixtape or Smack DVD. Hot.
05 BLACK GIRL LOST
Nas's original verses, over Bobby Valentino and Lil Wayne's current single. Papoose comes nice on the second verse, speaking on all the various black girls lost in the music industry, ie. Lauryn Hill, Superhead, Lil Kim, etc. Nice.
07 I MADE IT LIKE THAT PT. 1
Original verse over Jadakiss's 'We Gon Make It.' Nice
13 THE LAST REAL SOLDIER
Yeah, everybody just knew that 'Kick In The Door' was directed at Pac. He's also talking about the Chef beef with Biggie, that I didn't know about, but Robbie probably does. Also talks about Jay-Z. Rappin over Toy Soldier beat
14 UBR
Now I really didn't like this on Streets Disciple, but I like it now that they've put it over like 6 of Rakim's beats.
16 ONE FOR THE MONEY
This one's got Posta Boy on the track, over 'Hate It Or Love It.' He comes and drops a nice verse, I almost forgot he existed.
20 HATE ME NOW
How can I not like a track with both Nas and Biggie. Rapping over Santana's 'Mic Check.
21 NEW YORK
New York verses over Jay-Z's heart of the city.
22 WHAT U GON DO
The hook is from the Baller Blockin' soundtrack, but not the verses. Bravehearts on this one too, using their lines from Baller Blockin. Rappin over a variety of hot at the moment southern beats, i.e. Young Jeezy, T.I.
23 THESE ARE OUR HEROES
Over some mid-90's G-Funk sounding shit. A bit better than the original.
24 POISON
Poison over Ski Mask Way.
25 EAST COAST KILLER
Nice here. Rappin over various G-Funk beats, i.e. Deep Cover, Nothin' but a G Thang.
26 HEART OF KING
Nas on some of that classic prophet shit. Talking about going to Africa and shit. Over Game's dreams.
28 DISCIPLE OF THE PROJECTS
This one features Big L, rappin over Jay-Z's Dead Presidents beat. L was the truth. Big L rippin it up, Nas doing his thing, nice beat.
29 QUEENS FINEST
Over Cassidy's I'm A Hustler, even though the sound quality doesn't really match. Jigga sample on the hook saying, "You a customer"
30 FEDS 1
This last section of the CD is my favorite section of the CD. Rappin over Juelz's 'S.A.N.T.A.N.A.'
31 FEDS 2
This one is over both Still Tippin and Sittin Sidewayz. Hot.
35 HIT EM WIT DA MULE
Oooh, from Z-Ro's latest release, Let The Truth Be Told, with Nas on the first verse. Harry even kept Devin, Z-Ro, and Juvenile on their verses. Big ups, nice track.
36 REWIND
My favorite track on the whole CD. Nas's famous 'Rewind' over the Geto Boys' 'Mind Playing Tricks.'
COMMENTS: There are plenty of other hot songs on here, these are just my favorite, but this is a hot CD overall. The best pound for pound mixtape I've had on here. Nas tracks, over great original or instrumental beats. Nice guest appearences. The total package. Definitely one of the best blends ever.
Dirty Harry - Nas, Living Legends Chapter 1 Mixtape Review and Download, free from Nastack.com
man you got good shit. that song with big l is a beast. keep bringing the heat my nigga
Posted by: t-streets | October 05, 2005 at 11:38 AM
Nice site & thanx for the download. I can't wait to hear Nasty over the Mind Playin' beat...
Posted by: Jesse | October 07, 2005 at 09:03 PM
on the song these are our heroes .. where is the sample for the song from
Posted by: mark | October 08, 2005 at 11:27 AM
189 downloads and only three comments? What the f..k?! Well, let me say thanks for the DL in place of all them leechers.
Posted by: ltz | October 10, 2005 at 07:44 AM
Good looking out on the download nastack.
Posted by: Breece | October 10, 2005 at 07:52 AM
preciate it, i guess my hits have to be in the thousands to have people hang around my comments section all day. Its cool though, but if its like this after about three or four more months, its a problem
Posted by: nastack | October 10, 2005 at 09:02 AM
big up...a very very sick mix tape
honestly, nas is the best...
Posted by: Sonny | October 10, 2005 at 06:41 PM
Some great shit on there...a few corny tracks as well, but Nas over "We Gon Make It" and "Dead Presidents" wins.
Is it just me or was the "Dreams" beat used twice?
Posted by: Robbie | October 11, 2005 at 12:00 AM
Yeah, I didn't give 'dead presidents' enough credit....that was hot.
and no i don't think dreams was used twice
Posted by: nastack | October 11, 2005 at 12:38 AM
dude is the link still active? i've been trying to dl this joint...maybe its my whack ass computer, i'm gonna try to hit it up from the laptop. i've been looking for this joint in the streets nobody has it so i'm gonna dl it from you. diggin' the site by the way - peace
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Posted by: tito | October 12, 2005 at 05:41 PM
It should still be active. you've got to wait 45 seconds
Posted by: nastack | October 12, 2005 at 05:45 PM
By far, the best joint up on this piece is the one with Big L...R.I.P. to that cat, it's a shame that no one really got a glimpse of what L could do...but you got the others from C.O.C. dippin in the limelight..Killa Cam and Murda Mase. L's lyrical and his freestyles were off the chain...anyone know of any mixtapes that have been done with his shit? Get at me...
As far as Nas goes, esaily Top 5 MC of all time...lately, God's Son....Street's Disciple....have been nice joints, I just don't ever want to see another Nastradamus record, ya know...keep it realz.
Nastak, ill little site you got here, found out about you in Google Search...I'm a be checkin this site out for awhile...keep it up man
Posted by: Native Stylez | October 25, 2005 at 06:31 PM
i downloaded it but i dnt know what its menna play unda it wont play, any advice....
'stand down the king is home, queens is on, nasdaq dow jones'
Posted by: mike | October 30, 2005 at 03:24 PM
yo man yo site is dope! keep dropn these sick mixtape reviews i feelin em all, you da man!
Posted by: B29 | November 01, 2005 at 11:38 AM
track 23...where is that beat taken from...i really would like to know....
Posted by: mark | November 10, 2005 at 10:28 PM
massive big up to yo self ...liking and feeling this site keep on keeping on peace
Posted by: grimes | February 01, 2006 at 01:42 PM
Nas will continue to be the living legend by Allah's grace.
Posted by: Abdulnasir | April 05, 2006 at 07:46 AM
where is the beat from in the intro the beat that goes with shootouts where he says "release whats in me, besides the henny" is that a full song where can i download it at?
Posted by: brad | April 11, 2006 at 11:21 AM
where is the beat from in the intro the beat that goes with shootouts where he says "release whats in me, besides the henny" is that a full song where can i download it at?
Posted by: brad | April 11, 2006 at 11:22 AM
i really luv ya songs... pls send moi ya pics
Posted by: assabea | April 12, 2006 at 09:09 AM
i cant wait to lay my hands on it!
Posted by: obert m | April 12, 2006 at 10:25 AM
the beat for "these are our heroes" is ice cube's "You Know How We Do It." holla
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this is the site 4 my downloading i think
Posted by: jony walker | April 23, 2006 at 03:06 AM
Yo, what's the name of that beat in the intro? You know, the one where nas says "Streets Disciple" and spits:
"You dont know strugggle, throw couple shells at you, hell grabs you........"
Somebody PLEASE tell me the name of that beat!
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