Nas

Avg Rating: 43211   4.2 ( 77 total votes )

Nas - Black President

Artist: Nas

Producer: DJ Green Lantern

Album: The N*gger Tape [Hosted by Green Lantern]

Label: Ill Will/Def Jam

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With Barack Obama’s victory earlier this week, the famous lyrics of 2pac Shakur, “And though it seems heaven-sent / We ain’t ready to have a black President,”  ring false for the first time ever.  Though Obama has not won anything just yet, his place in this November’s election is both monumental and historic.  Similar to Obama, veteran emcee Nas has preached change, both in the form of hip hop and in which people perceive usage of the word “n*gger.”  Though his forthcoming summer release will no longer hold the controversial title, Esco has hooked up with DJ Green Lantern to release a pre-album mixtape, entitled The N*gger Tape.  The first joint to leak off the album (Yo, Lowkey) is the Lantern-produced, Black President.

Note:  The streaming of “Black President” has temporarily been suspended.

This song first appeared on the Rap Chart on June 9, 2008
   

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FrankBlvd24
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Total Ratings: 9
Rating:  43211
Who's Better Than Esco? Anyone? Someone Tell Me...He The God Of Rap


Posted on Jun 06, 2008    

Mike Dreams
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Mike Dreams
Total Ratings: 2130
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This production is real slick! I like the Pac Sample and the whole concept. NAS GETS OFF! I gotta grab this nigga's tape...LOL (Pun intended). This is way better than anything I've heard that was new from Nas lately. This gives me a new found hope for new Nas material! Word!


Posted on Jun 06, 2008    

aka mr new money
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Total Ratings: 415
Rating:  32121
its aright its good see we maybe have black president.


Posted on Jun 06, 2008    

Barbo
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Barbo
Total Ratings: 205
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In my opinion Nas is the best rapper ALIVE. This is a CLASSIC right here.


Posted on Jun 06, 2008    

Guest
Rating:  43211
       
Love Tupac and Obama in here. The message is a great one that a lot of people need to hear. There are few better than Nas at making meaningful hip-hop that also sounds damn good. Nas and Tupac's style contrast really well in this song. I dub this one an official banger.


Posted on Jun 06, 2008    

^Lady RuIz^
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^Lady RuIz^
Total Ratings: 99
Rating:  21321
THIS FOO


Posted on Jun 06, 2008    

SR417
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Total Ratings: 51
Rating:  43211
This shits hot. I really like the use of the Pac sample, and the beat's real nice. And Nas is Nas...


Posted on Jun 06, 2008    

BDF44
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BDF44
Total Ratings: 2281
Rating:  54321
OBAMA!!!! THANK GOD! This song is incredible. Pac on the hook, Nas at his best. The beat is strong as ever. Classic NAS. This is not a mixtape song, this should be on a album.


Posted on Jun 06, 2008    

nuttymac1
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Total Ratings: 34
Rating:  54321
Nas got a mind scope like no other. From if I ruled the world track to You could hate me now. Just tac this whole CD to the Nas's Greatest. I mean hit after hit coming out this CD. Can't wait till it drops. I'll probally have it from Dowloading but I'll still go and Buy a CD to support my nig.


Posted on Jun 06, 2008    

ScottieJ
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Total Ratings: 24
Rating:  54321
yah ima hand to nas cuz be classic no doubt.....realness


Posted on Jun 06, 2008    

Da Bo$$
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Da Bo$$
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this is good


Posted on Jun 06, 2008    

jordan@djbooth.net
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Total Ratings: 711
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YES WE CAN


Posted on Jun 06, 2008    

BDF44
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BDF44
Total Ratings: 2281
Rating:  54321
Did I mention this was classic? I'm listenin to this again!


Posted on Jun 06, 2008    

FredRico
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FredRico
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I hate when an amazing rapper like Nas (who’s on his lyrical rank?) doesn’t get a production on his level! And I love when he does: production is great! I’m feelin the bass, piano (reminds me of “Hip Hop saved my life”) and the percussion variations! His flow was more dynamic than usual and on point with the tempo!


Posted on Jun 06, 2008    

TheGreatest
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TheGreatest
Total Ratings: 269
Rating:  43211
Esco da god. I could never give Mr. jones below a Banger because his lyrics are so insane. I give this song a Banger, because of the lyrics and message. This is Bangin.


Posted on Jun 06, 2008    

WOW!!
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Total Ratings: 708
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ummmmmm i dont want yall 2 get on me cuz i dont real-e like it. Hiz flow iz good and i like hiz voice but i dont like DIS beat- and i do like SOME beatz like DIS but not DIS one sooo...


Posted on Jun 06, 2008    

tdotraza
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tdotraza
Total Ratings: 908
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You know you who and what it is. Big up to DJ Green Latern on that tape.


Posted on Jun 06, 2008    

cali24
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Total Ratings: 416
Rating:  54321
If this is a mixtape song then his album is going to be the shit cus this should be on the album .NAS keeps it real like he always does and makes this a classic political song.


Posted on Jun 06, 2008    

Drezilla
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Drezilla
Total Ratings: 24
Rating:  32121
This song has great lyrics, samples, and topic but the beat is boring and doesn't match the level of lyrics, samples, and topic. Like Fredrico said, I HATE when this happens and damn it...here we go again!! I'm giving it three stars for its three strong points.


Posted on Jun 06, 2008    

Drezilla
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Drezilla
Total Ratings: 24
Rating:  32121
Oh yea...Obama, Oh boy!!!!! My avatar shows a candidate I can relate to...Don't he look @*#$! up?!!! My nigga!


Posted on Jun 06, 2008    

twinsnake89
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Total Ratings: 28
Rating:  43211
very good song, love the hook, and good call fredrico, the same progression.


Posted on Jun 06, 2008    

boss dogg
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boss dogg
Total Ratings: 198
Rating:  43211
evryone is talkin bout the carter 3 and wayne but u need to be focus on NAS, i feel his is lyrically at the height of his career,this is different but fresh, i will 4 sho pick up Nas new album


Posted on Jun 06, 2008    

mk18769
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Total Ratings: 306
Rating:  54321
5/5 Nas is the best rapper alive! Str8 up (Wayne fell off and Lupe's up there) ... IMO (Im not black ... he spits the truth, his songs have meaning, and this is an inspiritional song black white yellow or brown it doesnt matter ... this guy should be up there with biggie and pac


Posted on Jun 06, 2008    

XxXxDaTruthXxXx
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XxXxDaTruthXxXx
Total Ratings: 136
Rating:  32121
...no boss dogg...yyur mistakken, it isz DA CARTER 3...focus on Wayne...fukk all othurr albums, records, discs,
tapes...


Posted on Jun 06, 2008    

XxXxDaTruthXxXx
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XxXxDaTruthXxXx
Total Ratings: 136
Rating:  32121
...mp3's, bootlegs, compact discs,...


Posted on Jun 06, 2008    

XxXxDaTruthXxXx
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XxXxDaTruthXxXx
Total Ratings: 136
Rating:  32121
...fukk it all...


Posted on Jun 06, 2008    

MAD(e) in Italy
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Total Ratings: 214
Rating:  32121
uhm... beat could have been improved... but at least no pretty bitches & big cars talking here. hey da truth... nas is way better than weezy... at least he doesn't sing like t pain to sell ringtones...


Posted on Jun 06, 2008    

lil lauren003
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Total Ratings: 3
xxxxdatruthxxxx lil wayne garbage he doesnt even write his own shit nigga....click clack wack wack....lol


Posted on Jun 06, 2008    

ReDsOXo7
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Posted on Jun 06, 2008    

mayne
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Total Ratings: 256
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xxxxDA TRUTHxxx must be on the Lil Wayne street team or leader of the fan club.

Who can touch Nasir Jones lyrically??? The dude is socially conscience, street credible, lyrical genius, etc.....

"KKK is like WTF, loading their guns up" DAMN!!!!!


Posted on Jun 06, 2008    

DodgyC
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Total Ratings: 1
Rating:  54321
Excellent song.
Funny thing is, the basic beat sounds very much like Lupe Fiasco's - "Little Weapon", and the little piano melody sounds almost the same as "Hip-Hop Saved My Life". 2 of my fav songs of that particular Lupe album.

Hope Nas can keep this level of quality up for the whole Album!


Posted on Jun 06, 2008    

Dubby1
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Total Ratings: 101
Rating:  54321
that's how u make good music...if u aint coming with this, hang the mic up and go get a 9 to 5...that's my @*#$!


Posted on Jun 06, 2008    

jesavail02
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Total Ratings: 1169
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I agree with boss dogg, don't sleep on Nas's new album. It might be better lyrically and make more sales than Carter III. Will Nas have the best rap album of the year?


Posted on Jun 06, 2008    

lildee102690
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lildee102690
Total Ratings: 141
Rating:  43211
yup dis song is FRESH no doubt !


Posted on Jun 06, 2008    

Kiem
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Total Ratings: 13
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Love the Theme of the Song
Esco lyrics is crazy


Posted on Jun 06, 2008    

Mike Dreams
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Mike Dreams
Total Ratings: 2130
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"XxXxDaTruthXxX", why you like Wayne so much that you don't like any other rapper?


Posted on Jun 06, 2008    

Matthew101
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Total Ratings: 500
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I really like this. the beat is hot and it has a nice message.


Posted on Jun 06, 2008    

KevinAdena
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Total Ratings: 6
Rating:  54321
fukin great... automatic classic


Posted on Jun 06, 2008    

Cocotaso
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Cocotaso
Total Ratings: 109
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Head busta! Ya heard...


Posted on Jun 06, 2008    

mayne
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Total Ratings: 256
Rating:  43211
I've played this track back like 5 times. Catch something new every time.

"Instead of praying for dude we have to, you ain't wright Jeremiah wrong pastor in love with a slave master....." damn!!!


classic shit!


Posted on Jun 06, 2008    

jermaineatl
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jermaineatl
Total Ratings: 261
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Nice precusion. Powerful song.... Ill


Posted on Jun 06, 2008    

tdotraza
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tdotraza
Total Ratings: 908
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He just dropped his new single, "Hero", featuring Keri Hilson. Make sure to get that up on the booth tomorrow!


Posted on Jun 06, 2008    

HU55AIN
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Total Ratings: 6
Rating:  43211
Production work is bang on. As usual Nas puts out anothe banger.

I prefer his 'Hero' excellent beat and good lyrical content.


Posted on Jun 06, 2008    

BRAR
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Total Ratings: 8
Rating:  54321
This is classic Nas right here. Legendary.

oh and MuzzieBoi, i just listened to Hero, @*#$! amazing. only downside is two new nas songs, i dont know which to listen to haha


Posted on Jun 06, 2008    

Million $Dolla$ Beatz
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Total Ratings: 129
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i dont like nas but this shit was on point great sample OBAMA ALL DA WAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Posted on Jun 07, 2008    

aspiring dj
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aspiring dj
Total Ratings: 360
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I didn't especially like Nas' first 2 showings, they were good but the production wasn't my style so it took away from the lyricism... But DJ Green Lantern's beat is on point, the samples are very well laid out, and Nas is just sick. I'll play this alot more, classic! and its a mixtape cut damn...


Posted on Jun 07, 2008    

bwballa23
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Total Ratings: 18
Rating:  14321
we still ain't ready but i guess it's better than a woman president... this is going to be the worst thing ever if all black people just vote for him because he is black without actually knowing the issues... song's garbage btw


Posted on Jun 07, 2008    

Verse Almighty
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Total Ratings: 69
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"the KKK is like what the @*#$!?"


Posted on Jun 07, 2008    

juniortrini91
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Total Ratings: 13
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this one from Nas is official!


Posted on Jun 07, 2008    

xTRiNi
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Total Ratings: 54
Rating:  54321
Dis is hott. Obama 4 pres. Itz done.


Posted on Jun 07, 2008    

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