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Stillmatic
''Stillmatic'' is the fifth studio album by American rapper Nas, released December 18, 2001 on Columbia Records in the United States. In contrast to his previous work's gangsta rap themes, it contains socially conscious and philosophical themes similar to those of his debut album, ''Illmatic'' (1994). Nas' lyrics address topics such as ghetto life, U.S. domestic and foreign policies, and his feud with rapper Jay-Z.
''Stillmatic'' served as a commercial and critical success that helped re-establish Nas' career, following a period of critical disappointment with the release of ''Nastradamus'' (1999).〔Ryan et. al Hoard (2004), p. 568.〕 It debuted at number 8 on the U.S. ''Billboard'' 200 chart with sales of 342,600, eventually peaking at number 5 and selling over 2,026,000 copies in the United States.〔("More Than Words" ). ''Billboard'' (Nielsen Business Media) 120 (27): 33. Retrieved 2011-08-12.〕 Upon its release, ''Stillmatic'' received generally positive reviews from most music critics.
== Background ==
Though he had gained critical acclaim with his classic debut album ''Illmatic'' in 1994, Nas' image had been quickly deteriorating in the hip-hop community with his change of theme, from the philosophical topics of ''Illmatic'' to the gangsta rap and commercialized sound that became the focus of his later albums.〔Birchmeier, Jason. (Biography: Nas ). Allmusic. Retrieved on 2009-11-21.〕 While his second album, ''It Was Written'' received fairly positive reviews and introduced him to a greater audience, the follow-ups ''I Am...'' and ''Nastradamus'' were considered mediocre in comparison by critics.〔〔 The release of ''Stillmatic'' was an attempt by Nas to reestablish his credibility in the hip-hop community, with the title signifying his intentions to continue where ''Illmatic'' left off.
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