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Nas - Black President
Artist: Nas
Producer: DJ Green Lantern
Album: The N*gger Tape [Hosted by Green Lantern]
Label: Ill Will/Def Jam
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
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on June 9, 2008
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Who's Better Than Esco? Anyone? Someone Tell Me...He The God Of Rap
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| Posted on Jun 06, 2008 |
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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!
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| Posted on Jun 06, 2008 |
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its aright its good see we maybe have black president.
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| Posted on Jun 06, 2008 |
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In my opinion Nas is the best rapper ALIVE. This is a CLASSIC right here.
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| Posted on Jun 06, 2008 |
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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.
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| Posted on Jun 06, 2008 |
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THIS FOO
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| Posted on Jun 06, 2008 |
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This shits hot. I really like the use of the Pac sample, and the beat's real nice. And Nas is Nas...
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| Posted on Jun 06, 2008 |
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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.
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| Posted on Jun 06, 2008 |
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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.
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| Posted on Jun 06, 2008 |
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yah ima hand to nas cuz be classic no doubt.....realness
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| Posted on Jun 06, 2008 |
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this is good
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| Posted on Jun 06, 2008 |
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YES WE CAN
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| Posted on Jun 06, 2008 |
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Did I mention this was classic? I'm listenin to this again!
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| Posted on Jun 06, 2008 |
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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!
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| Posted on Jun 06, 2008 |
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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.
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| Posted on Jun 06, 2008 |
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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...
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| Posted on Jun 06, 2008 |
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You know you who and what it is. Big up to DJ Green Latern on that tape.
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| Posted on Jun 06, 2008 |
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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.
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| Posted on Jun 06, 2008 |
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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.
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| Posted on Jun 06, 2008 |
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Oh yea...Obama, Oh boy!!!!! My avatar shows a candidate I can relate to...Don't he look @*#$! up?!!! My nigga!
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| Posted on Jun 06, 2008 |
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very good song, love the hook, and good call fredrico, the same progression.
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| Posted on Jun 06, 2008 |
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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
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| Posted on Jun 06, 2008 |
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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
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| Posted on Jun 06, 2008 |
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...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 |
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...mp3's, bootlegs, compact discs,...
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| Posted on Jun 06, 2008 |
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...fukk it all...
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| Posted on Jun 06, 2008 |
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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...
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| Posted on Jun 06, 2008 |
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xxxxdatruthxxxx lil wayne garbage he doesnt even write his own shit nigga....click clack wack wack....lol
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| Posted on Jun 06, 2008 |
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| Posted on Jun 06, 2008 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 @*#$!
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| Posted on Jun 06, 2008 |
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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?
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| Posted on Jun 06, 2008 |
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yup dis song is FRESH no doubt !
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| Posted on Jun 06, 2008 |
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Love the Theme of the Song
Esco lyrics is crazy |
| Posted on Jun 06, 2008 |
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"XxXxDaTruthXxX", why you like Wayne so much that you don't like any other rapper?
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| Posted on Jun 06, 2008 |
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I really like this. the beat is hot and it has a nice message.
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| Posted on Jun 06, 2008 |
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fukin great... automatic classic
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| Posted on Jun 06, 2008 |
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Head busta! Ya heard...
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| Posted on Jun 06, 2008 |
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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 |
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Nice precusion. Powerful song.... Ill
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| Posted on Jun 06, 2008 |
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He just dropped his new single, "Hero", featuring Keri Hilson. Make sure to get that up on the booth tomorrow!
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| Posted on Jun 06, 2008 |
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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 |
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This is classic Nas right here. Legendary.
oh and MuzzieBoi, i just listened to Hero, @*#$! amazing. only downside is two new nas songs, i dont know which to listen to haha |
| Posted on Jun 06, 2008 |
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i dont like nas but this shit was on point great sample OBAMA ALL DA WAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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| Posted on Jun 07, 2008 |
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I didn't especially like Nas' first 2 showings, they were good but the production wasn't my style so it took away from the lyricism... But DJ Green Lantern's beat is on point, the samples are very well laid out, and Nas is just sick. I'll play this alot more, classic! and its a mixtape cut damn...
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| Posted on Jun 07, 2008 |
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we still ain't ready but i guess it's better than a woman president... this is going to be the worst thing ever if all black people just vote for him because he is black without actually knowing the issues... song's garbage btw
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| Posted on Jun 07, 2008 |
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"the KKK is like what the @*#$!?"
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| Posted on Jun 07, 2008 |
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this one from Nas is official!
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| Posted on Jun 07, 2008 |
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Dis is hott. Obama 4 pres. Itz done.
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| Posted on Jun 07, 2008 |
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Hot track. Nas might be getting a little more attention.
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| Posted on Jun 07, 2008 |
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I luv dis ish so much!! And Nas makes his job perfec
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| Posted on Jun 07, 2008 |
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Hey Z, when are you going to upload the new "Hero" track for Nas' album?
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| Posted on Jun 08, 2008 |
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THIS HERE MY NEW FAVORITE SINGLE THE SAMPLE IS ILL AND THE BEAT IS CRAZY WIT IT THIS MAKES NAS ALBUM WHAT IT REALLY IS.
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| Posted on Jun 08, 2008 |
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| Posted on Jun 08, 2008 |
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Classic. Is that John Legend on the, "Yes we can, change the world."? (I'm not a big JL fan so it may be one of his old songs???) This should definately make the album, why put it on a mixtape?
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| Posted on Jun 08, 2008 |
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| Posted on Jun 08, 2008 |
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42Big fan of Nas so Banga! lolz
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| Posted on Jun 08, 2008 |
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"Hero" will be on DJBooth first thing Monday morning...
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| Posted on Jun 08, 2008 |
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Nas is better then any nig on the block better than Jay Z and it is a shame for 50 to go on him.I hope 50 learns from this.@*#$! @*#$!,5mics to Nas and beyond he goes
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| Posted on Jun 08, 2008 |
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I meant Monday, not tomorrow, haha. >_< Also, it should shut up some people who complained about Nas not getting beats (though when it comes to guys like him, it should hardly matter).
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| Posted on Jun 08, 2008 |
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Cool Z.
Nas is buzzing all over the net. Tracks are being leaked left and right. I just hope it slows down or stops soon. I've heard the Dj Khalil, Cool and Dre, and Mark Ronson prod. tracks and all of them were fiya! |
| Posted on Jun 08, 2008 |
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Esco nasty street disciple godson my @*#$! vintage nas.
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| Posted on Jun 09, 2008 |
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awsome nas
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| Posted on Jun 09, 2008 |
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Nas suuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuucks... songs are so @*#$! noisy
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| Posted on Jun 09, 2008 |
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dang, this is bangin! Beat is sick and he's flowing real good on this track. This album is gonna be full of good songs.
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| Posted on Jun 09, 2008 |
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WOOOHHH..SPEECHLESS!
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| Posted on Jun 09, 2008 |
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I LOVE the message in dis song. Nas Did his thing! Obama 4 president, not jus cuz he's black, but because he is worthy of the presidency! OBAMA '08!
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| Posted on Jun 09, 2008 |
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Speechlist....
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| Posted on Jun 09, 2008 |
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EXACTLY BobzILLA!
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| Posted on Jun 10, 2008 |
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Aside from all politics etc. Nas just does it on this song. Again. He's on point!!! Green Lantern's production is solid too!
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| Posted on Jun 10, 2008 |
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i like this jawn a lot wit the pac sample, the lyrics, the barack sample, and the john legend voice this jawn fire
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| Posted on Jun 10, 2008 |
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hot shit. nasty nas baby
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| Posted on Jun 10, 2008 |
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niice
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| Posted on Jun 12, 2008 |
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Banger. Nas has been one of hip-hop's greatest for awhile now. Production is nice too.
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| Posted on Jun 15, 2008 |
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Ok. I am not a Nas fan. Never really have been. But this is sick. His rapping is amazing on this one. And having Tupac on the hook is always good. This is a masterpiece.
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| Posted on Jun 15, 2008 |
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some clever shit re:Pac sample,obama speech
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| Posted on Jun 20, 2008 |
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:) :) :)
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| Posted on Jun 20, 2008 |
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Nas at his best!
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| Posted on Jul 09, 2008 |
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I'm diggin the beat, pac sample brought back from the dead. Nas is amazing.
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| Posted on Jul 13, 2008 |
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I prefer to stcik them together collectively as there to different styles of rapper Weezy from Miami got the Southern style nas from New york. And yes both albums just about showing artists at the hieghts (Carter 3 is a banger, Untitled showing signs of a classic need to listen to more) . Find it hard to compare and diss to completely hot artists at mo.
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| Posted on Jul 23, 2008 |
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Great Sample!
Good Rap! Like This Shit! |
| Posted on Aug 01, 2008 |
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ya already know it aint tru nigga
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TO GOOD
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