You may or may not have heard about Nat King Cole's upcoming album, Re: Generations (check the video above if you're unfamiliar). This project puts some of the world's most pioneering musicians, producers, and DJ's, and their distinct styles, on 13 of Nat King Cole's most known records. The album was executive produced by Carole Cole (Nat's daughter) and features Cee-Lo, The Roots, will.i.am, Cut Chemist, Just Blaze (song is hilarious), Nas, Izza Kizza, Stephen and Damian Marley, TV On The Radio, and more. " Re: Generations honors Nat King Cole's continued cultural influence around the planet, 90 years after his birth." Like many other people, I usually cringe at the thought of posthumous collabo albums, but after hearing most of this project I can definitely respect how they put this together. Enjoy these two cuts off the album, "Walkin' My Baby Back Home" featuring The Roots and "The Game Of Love" featuring Nas and Salaam Remi. Re: Generations will be in stores March 10th.
Nat King Cole "Walkin’ My Baby Back Home" feat. The Roots
Nat King Cole "The Game Of Love" feat. Nas & Salaam Remi
These cutts are the best of both worlds.Mr.Cole was such a smooth artist at a time when times were tough for black artist…However his smoothness and classynes won the hearts of many!His preasents and talent are untouchable.Also along with the roots and the efforts of many others on this colabo,i think its tastefully done.God bless.
Incredibly good. Lookin’ forward…Tracks seem to be stylistic by giving nat a lot airplay on the tracks.
Nas shows his talent once more
woooooo.. beautiful..respect to the great pioneer Mr.Cole
with the living legends..
gotta love it baby!
peace
Vante’Soul
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dope. Nat King Rest in Peace.
It’s got that good ol’ soul!
I CAN’T WAIT!
I wonder if daughter Natalie had a part in this project, too?
if it aint broke dont fix it there classics that should not be touched
I agree with Shamz I usually don’t like these posthumous albums either… but I think this one has alot of promise.
NAS DID HIS THING BY DISPLAYING HIS GREATNESS and THE ROOTS ARE GREAT TOO! NAT KING COLE IS IN A CLASS BY HIMSELF,,,ABSOLUTELY THE BEST!
Perfect blend”””” Sounds like some a song you play on that 1st date Never Wrong to mix classic music with Nas vocal skills
Wow this is what the Radio needs yo! Cats need this type of integrity badly. The younger folks that is! this is that raw that will have them thinking and being on a whole other LEVEL!
I dream on.
J.R.
Roots hit it out the park…go fetch!
Black is an underrated story teller.
in this age of selective promotion and commoditization in all genres of music, this is a great way to educate, honor and provide fresh material for all to enjoy.
Leave the originals alone….stop butchering classics!!!
Both cuts are nice, I dont think their aiming to be better than the original. That just wouldn’t be realistic. They’re trying to create a whole new sound. It’s nice. Better than most collabo albums.
Will most likely pick up a copy.
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Both tracks are done real nice. Thought and Nas definitely had perfect rhymes for the classics.
Great way for young kids to get into legends like Nat King Cole. Love it.
Its all just music… give it what it needs to grow, either new or old its all love peace!
this is definitely class in music. Nat always had that and this project pays definite homage to his music and what he endured to make it and bring in to the masses.
“Walkin’ My Baby Back Home” proves why The Roots are gods. I love albums like this. This will definitely be my first music purchase of ’09. Peace.
The tracks above prove that this album is one that music lovers should have in their collection. I know I can’t wait to purchase mine! Whoo, I’m excited!
What a wouderful way 2 make “Nat king Cole” sound hip.
this is crap
i’m loving this! paying homage to a legend
Its already bought!!
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I love this album! It gets constant rotation on my turntable!
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