Audio/Video: Nat King Cole - Re: Generations feat. The Roots & Nas
Posted by Shamz on Feb 02, 2009
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
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Sean-Toure': ...
I love this album! It gets constant rotation on my turntable!
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March 21, 2009 - 12:21:37 AM
Ejack1906: ...
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March 13, 2009 - 03:51:40 PM
BLACKQASOUL : )!!!: ...
What a wouderful way 2 make "Nat king Cole" sound hip.
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February 25, 2009 - 03:06:55 PM
BLACKLIGHT: ...
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!
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February 21, 2009 - 12:39:10 PM
Quealy Jackson: ...
"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.
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February 19, 2009 - 01:45:27 PM
know:juander: ...
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.
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February 16, 2009 - 11:38:03 PM
eclassic76: ...
Its all just music... give it what it needs to grow, either new or old its all love peace!
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February 16, 2009 - 11:05:08 PM
NYSTATEOFMIND: ...
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.
Great way for young kids to get into legends like Nat King Cole. Love it.
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February 10, 2009 - 11:39:37 PM
E from Amsterdam: ...
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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Will most likely pick up a copy.
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February 07, 2009 - 05:00:53 PM
Jay Dire Esquire the 2nd: ...
Leave the originals alone....stop butchering classics!!!
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February 06, 2009 - 01:41:35 PM
splashgordon: ...
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.
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February 04, 2009 - 01:08:23 PM
Hey U: ...
Roots hit it out the park...go fetch!
Black is an underrated story teller.
Black is an underrated story teller.
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February 04, 2009 - 11:33:35 AM
John Robinson: ...
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.
I dream on.
J.R.
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February 04, 2009 - 09:57:55 AM
Dat Brotha Boots: ...
Perfect blend'''''''' Sounds like some a song you play on that 1st date Never Wrong to mix classic music with Nas vocal skills
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February 03, 2009 - 10:50:00 PM
WONDERFUL: ...
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!
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February 03, 2009 - 09:08:09 PM
robert4042: ...
I agree with Shamz I usually don't like these posthumous albums either... but I think this one has alot of promise.
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February 03, 2009 - 11:12:27 AM
DJ CROSSFADER: ...
if it aint broke dont fix it there classics that should not be touched
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February 03, 2009 - 09:03:47 AM
RaAkhenaton: ...
I CAN'T WAIT!
I wonder if daughter Natalie had a part in this project, too?
I wonder if daughter Natalie had a part in this project, too?
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February 03, 2009 - 02:46:32 AM
Mondee B.: ...
dope. Nat King Rest in Peace.
It's got that good ol' soul!
It's got that good ol' soul!
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February 03, 2009 - 02:35:57 AM
Vante'Soul: ...
woooooo.. beautiful..respect to the great pioneer Mr.Cole
with the living legends..
gotta love it baby!
peace
Vante'Soul
www.myspace.com/allstarmusicproductions
with the living legends..
gotta love it baby!
peace
Vante'Soul
www.myspace.com/allstarmusicproductions
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February 03, 2009 - 12:00:04 AM
Kweli1: ...
Incredibly good. Lookin' forward...Tracks seem to be stylistic by giving nat a lot airplay on the tracks.
Nas shows his talent once more
Nas shows his talent once more
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February 02, 2009 - 09:21:22 PM
Curt the Flirt: ...
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.
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February 02, 2009 - 07:28:28 PM
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