Why didn't Life Is Good go Gold?

[rapmastermind]

Honestly NaS is and his Label are slightly to blame. Even though NaS did release several videos I think the singles he picked didn't try to attract the mainstream. The album still sold over 350k which is more than a lot of so called "Popular" rappers. The only rappers that sold more than NaS in 2012 were Nicki, Kendrick, 2 Chainz, Ross Mackelmore and T.I. all rappers who get more radio play than NaS. NaS should of released more feel good tracks like "Summer on Smash, You wouldn't understand". Even "Reach Out" with Mary could of did some damage. It will be Gold in the long run. To me NaS's last mainstream album was "Hip Hop is Dead and Street's Disciple". "N!gger and Life is Good" were too raw for the mainstream. Overall the album was still a success. 4 Grammy Nods, A World Tour and his 6th #1 album on the charts. This is also the most NaS has been visible in a while. Most of the time NaS drops an album, Drops about 2 singles and disappears. NaS has been everywhere this year.

 

[JDSTAYWITIT]

Because even Anita Baker fans wasn't tryna cop these soft ass "quiet storm" tracks .... Might as well file this shit under "easy listening"

 

[NoCompetition]

Not to hurt feelings, but it garnered next to no interest outside the internet and hardcore fans. Internet hype means nothing next to the stuff popular in the everyday world. That said, he has his place and there's nothing wrong with that.

nahhhhh

small promo budget .... and no touring .... and no top 40 hits .... no radio tours

and he still went Gold

sn: to really put this in perspective look @ all the work todays "hottest" artist do just to do Gold or less ... mixtapes, eps, blogs, instagrams, twitter, videos, interviews, singles aimed @ radio etc........

That said, close to gold...Id have to call that a success in this situation.Its true that it didnt garner attention in a lot of circles but in this climate over 300-400 thousand albums sold is success territory.

 

[MeekMonizzLLLLLLe14]

lol what i don't get is niggas say meek mill raps to loud (which he does) but then nas music and other rappers music puts niggas to sleep? Maybe some of yall niggas just don't like rap go listen to some hanna montana b.

 

[trilladelic]

i dont think even think nas was expecting to cruise to gold on this one..

at this point in his career im sure he appreciates the fact ppl still check for his music period because a lot of rap game vets and newcomers cant sell half of what he sold..

 

[antarticp]

Honestly NaS is and his Label are slightly to blame. Even though NaS did release several videos I think the singles he picked didn't try to attract the mainstream. The album still sold over 350k which is more than a lot of so called "Popular" rappers. The only rappers that sold more than NaS in 2012 were Nicki, Kendrick, 2 Chainz, Ross Mackelmore and T.I. all rappers who get more radio play than NaS. NaS should of released more feel good tracks like "Summer on Smash, You wouldn't understand". Even "Reach Out" with Mary could of did some damage. It will be Gold in the long run. To me NaS's last mainstream album was "Hip Hop is Dead and Street's Disciple". "N!gger and Life is Good" were too raw for the mainstream. Overall the album was still a success. 4 Grammy Nods, A World Tour and his 6th #1 album on the charts. This is also the most NaS has been visible in a while. Most of the time NaS drops an album, Drops about 2 singles and disappears. NaS has been everywhere this year.

nas did that on purpose not sayinng hes avoiding going mainstream on purpose but hes not going to adjust himself to drop a more commercial single to grab the mainstream .... which is why i say Life is Good is a super success .... cause he did him 100% and still went gold and didnt even do a promo tour or radio interviews or anything and he still went gold .......

 

[antarticp]

i dont think even think nas was expecting to cruise to gold on this one..

at this point in his career im sure he appreciates the fact ppl still check for his music period because a lot of rap game vets and newcomers cant sell half of what he sold..

especially without riding the new waves like Jayz and Busta rhymes and Juicy J is doing ..... the closest NEW WAVE nas got on for promo for that album was making an appearance in Nicki Minaj video and kissing her in the video .. which wasnt a bad move @ all even if it didnt help his sales lol ................

 

[BarryHalls]

People care too much about the numbers

This.

Just listen to the music.

 

[shareef242]

The Don and Nasty were good songs but bad choices as singles. Daughters was one if his best singles and it helped set the mood for how his album would sound. Cherry Wine and Bye Baby were also released as singles them songs just didn't pop.

Nasty was a street single that dropped way before the album dropped. I agree The Don was a mistake. Daughters was fine. I'm stunned Bye Baby & especially Cherry Wine didn't get massive radio play. I thought he & Def Jam promoted & set the album up really well. So you cant blame promotion.

 

[shareef242]

i dont think even think nas was expecting to cruise to gold on this one..

at this point in his career im sure he appreciates the fact ppl still check for his music period because a lot of rap game vets and newcomers cant sell half of what he sold..

I agree somewhat. He knows at this point he's a gold max artist. Hell he said it on "Untitled" in Testify. "Fuck yall lil hoe bitches, I don't need yall I'll go gold with it". However he has to be kind of shocked it hasn't been certified by now.

 

[bignorm]

Nas did go gold.

 

[a_list]

Honestly NaS is and his Label are slightly to blame. Even though NaS did release several videos I think the singles he picked didn't try to attract the mainstream. The album still sold over 350k which is more than a lot of so called "Popular" rappers. The only rappers that sold more than NaS in 2012 were Nicki, Kendrick, 2 Chainz, Ross Mackelmore and T.I. all rappers who get more radio play than NaS. NaS should of released more feel good tracks like "Summer on Smash, You wouldn't understand". Even "Reach Out" with Mary could of did some damage. It will be Gold in the long run. To me NaS's last mainstream album was "Hip Hop is Dead and Street's Disciple". "N!gger and Life is Good" were too raw for the mainstream. Overall the album was still a success. 4 Grammy Nods, A World Tour and his 6th #1 album on the charts. This is also the most NaS has been visible in a while. Most of the time NaS drops an album, Drops about 2 singles and disappears. NaS has been everywhere this year.

This....how is it that this dude 20 years in the game is still able to move more units than popular rappers with songs on the radio all day.....I dont get it lol..