Welcome to the 96th episode of the Shonen Tapes Podcast! On today's episode, the guys dive deep into another one of Nas's classic discography: his 1996 album It Was Written. They discuss what makes the album so good, their likes and dislikes, and ultimately decide where this one sits in Nas's overall discography. They also dive a little deeper into Nas's career, and whether or not the vibes that are in this album fit, or if some of the songs weren't at their usual Nas caliber. This was a jam packed tape discussing a jam packed album, you most definitely will not want to miss this. Make sure to let everyone know how you feel about the album by reaching out on all major forms of social media.Follow us HERE to keep up with The Shonen Tapes on social media and your favorite podcast sites! This episode includes: Nas, Jay-Z, Illmatic, Stillmatic, It Was Written, J. Cole, Kanye West, Lil Uzi Vert, Pusha T, Dr. Dre, Tupac