It’s no secret that hip-hoppers Jay-Z and Nas are in the midst of a war of words. With this week’s release of Jay-Z’s new CD, we thought we’d see how they stack up:
IN THIS CORNER: Jay-Z, with his distinctive style and his knack for bringing street slang into the mainstream. The Brooklyn rapper promised that his new album–“The Blueprint 2: The Gift and the Curse”– will be harder and tougher.
OPENING SALVO: “Bonnie and Clyde” is hit-bound, with Jigga and Beyonce Knowles grooving over a Tupac sample.
IN THAT CORNER: Nas was seen as a rap phenom when his debut, “Illmatic,” arrived in 1994, though he never seemed to fulfill his promise until last year’s return-to-form “Stillmatic.” His latest effort, “God’s Son,” is comes out in December.
OPENING SALVO: None yet.
DECISION: Jay-Z, for now
