''God's Stepson'' is an album by

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producer

9th Wonder Patrick Denard Douthit (born January 15, 1975),
better known as 9th Wonder, is an American record producer, record ...

(formerly one third of the group Little Brother (band), Little Brother). It was an unofficial remix of

Nas Nas (born 1973) is the stage name of American rapper Nasir Jones. Nas, NaS, or NAS may also refer to: Aviation * Nasair, a low-cost airline carrier and subsidiary based in Eritrea * National Air Services, an airline in Saudi Arabia ** Nas Air (S ...

's '' God's Son'' album of 2002.

Background

Released through internet outlets in 2003, the album began the trend for homemade remix projects, which reached fever pitch with

Jay-Z Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4, 1969), known professionally as Jay-Z, is an American Rapping, rapper, businessman, and record executive. Rooted in East Coast hip-hop, he was named Billboard and Vibe's 50 Greatest Rappers of All Time, the ...

's '' The Black Album'' remixes (of which 9th also submitted an entry). It was well received by critics and fans alike for its re-interpretation of what many considered to be a return-to-form album from

. In particular, the album is responsible for popularizing remixes of whole albums back-to-front, and also for establishing

9th Wonder Patrick Denard Douthit (born January 15, 1975),
better known as 9th Wonder, is an American record producer, record ...

amongst the premier league of

producers. 9th Wonder didn't create the mix with a view to generate a buzz or promote his skills saying, "I didn't even think anybody was going to hear it". When asked by

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what inspired the remix he said: "I think all of us at one point want to hear Nas on something different. His voice is like another instrument on a track." The album was excellently received, and served as a catalyst for 9th, sweeping "the industry off their feet".:: MVRemix: Album Reviews – 9th Wonder/Nas – God's Stepson ::
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Track listing

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" # "The Cross" # " Made You Look" # "Last Real Nigga Alive" # "Hey Nas" # " I Can" # "Book Of Rhymes" # " Thugz Mansion (NYC)" # "Mastermind" # "Warrior Song" # "Revolutionary Warfare" # "

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" (Originally from ''

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Samples

*"Get Down" contains a sample from "You're a Friend of Mine" by

The Meters The Meters (later The Funky Meters) are an American funk band formed in 1965 in New Orleans by Zigaboo Modeliste (drums), George Porter Jr. (bass), Leo Nocentelli (guitar) and Art Neville (keyboards). The band performed and recorded their o ...

*"The Cross" contains a sample from "Beautiful Man of Mine" by

Phyllis Hyman Phyllis Linda Hyman (July 6, 1949 – June 30, 1995) was an American singer, songwriter, and actress. Hyman's music career spanned the late 1970s through the early 1990s, and she was best known for her expansive contralto range. Some of her most ...

*"Made U Look" outro contains a sample from "Broken Wing Bird" by

The 5th Dimension The 5th Dimension is an American vocal group. Their music encompasses sunshine pop, pop soul, and psychedelic soul. They were an important crossover music act of the 1960s and 1970s, although both praised and derided for their particular music ...

*"Last Real Nigga Alive" contains a sample from "Moves" by

Doug Hammond Doug Hammond (born December 26, 1942) is an American free funk/avant-garde jazz drummer, composer, poet, producer, and professor. His first major release was ''Reflections in the Sea of Nurnen'' on Tribe Records in 1975. Career He has worked ...

*"Hey Nas" contains a sample from "I'd Like To Be Baby To You" by

Roberta Flack Roberta Cleopatra Flack (February 10, 1937 – February 24, 2025) was an American singer and pianist known for her emotive, genre-blending ballads that spanned R&B, jazz, Folk music, folk, and pop and contributed to the birth of the quiet storm ...

*"I Can" contains a sample from "Break It Down" by

Curtis Mayfield Curtis Lee Mayfield (June 3, 1942 – December 26, 1999) was an American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and record producer. Dubbed the " Gentle Genius", he is considered one of the most influential musicians of soul and socially conscious Afric ...

*"Book Of Rhymes" contains a sample from "You'll Always Be Mine" by

The Impressions The Impressions were an American music group originally formed in 1958. Their repertoire includes gospel, R&B, doo-wop, and soul. The group was founded as the Roosters by Chattanooga, Tennessee natives Sam Gooden, Richard Brooks and Arthu ...

*"Thugz Mansion (NYC)" contains a sample from "It's Madness" by

Marvin Gaye Marvin Pentz Gaye Jr. (; April 2, 1939 – April 1, 1984) was an American Rhythm and blues, R&B and soul singer, songwriter, musician, and record producer. He helped shape the sound of Motown in the 1960s, first as an in-house session player an ...

*"Mastermind" contains a sample from "Scarborough Fair" by

Sérgio Mendes Sérgio Santos Mendes (; 11 February 1941 – 5 September 2024) was a Brazilian musician. His career took off with worldwide hits by his band Brasil '66. He released 35 albums and was known for playing bossa nova, often mixed with funk. He ...

*"Revolutionary Warfare" contains a sample from "Let Me Make Love To You" by

The O'Jays The O'Jays are an American Rhythm and blues, R&B group from Canton, Ohio, formed in summer 1958 and originally consisting of Eddie Levert, Walter Lee Williams, William Powell, Bobby Massey, and Bill Isles. The O'Jays made their first chart appea ...

*"Ether" contains a sample from "Hey, What's That You Say" by Brother To Brother

References

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