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Though Nas’ recent material (including 08’s highly-acclaimed Untitled LP) has done nothing to damage his reputation as one of the finest spitters ever to pick up a mic, there are still many who remember the Queensbridge legend most fondly as the lyrically-bruising, fun-loving yet worldly-wise rap wunderkind with the “Nasty” in front of his name. If the title didn’t tip you off, the lead street single off Nas’ tenth studio album finds him channeling the precocious persona of his younger days—and the result is dope enough to elicit a wistful sigh from any longtime fan. Over a clattering, sample-packed beat by frequent collaborator Salaam Remi, the veteran emcee demonstrates that he can come just as fast and furious with the flows as he did in his beginning stages, interweaving tightly-wound braggadocio and fiery trash talk: “Any rebuttal to what I utter get box-cuttered / Count how many bad honeys I sl*t, it’s high number.” In a word, it’s…well… Nasty. Craving more flames from the seemingly-rejuvenated Nasir Jones? Then keep it locked for the latest on his Life Is Good LP, which has yet to receive a solid drop date.
This song first appeared on the
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on June 20, 2011
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Always been a Nas fan, been kinda disappointed ever since he cuddled up with Jay-Z. this isn't bad, but not the level of Nas I'm used to...
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| Posted on Jun 14, 2011 |
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NaS goes IN on this. 4/5 Banger from the Nasty kid.. feeling Salaam Remi on the production tip.
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| Posted on Jun 14, 2011 |
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No hook...classic stuff...this only continues to solidify his place in my top 5 of all time
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| Posted on Jun 14, 2011 |
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| Posted on Jun 14, 2011 |
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Love this joint. The type of Nas we grew to love.
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| Posted on Jun 14, 2011 |
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| Posted on Jun 14, 2011 |
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Nas at his usual best!!
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| Posted on Jun 15, 2011 |
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This is a flashback to the old Nas in two ways: 1) He's rapping well again. 2) his beat selection has regressed back to the category of trash.
Nas = top ten all time dead or alive. The Playstation Music generator beats have gotta go though. Whas that a laser effect before the third verse??? LOL The hell outta here.... |
| Posted on Jun 15, 2011 |
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Nas is one of the greatest lyrical rappers i know
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| Posted on Jun 15, 2011 |
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This must be a dream.
I've been waiting to hear from Nas since forever it seems like. This track is what everyone has come to expect from Nas, excellence. |
| Posted on Jun 15, 2011 |
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dam. beast. this track is nasty
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| Posted on Jun 15, 2011 |
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A+ Flow...nuff said...maybe later i'll take the time to listen lyrics
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| Posted on Jun 15, 2011 |
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Maybe its because i'm a youngin' lol but I can't really get into it like other Nas songs. Still respect to nas for trying to keep his core fans happy
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| Posted on Jun 15, 2011 |
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mah nigga.
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| Posted on Jun 15, 2011 |
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Nas is a lyrical hit maker, got chills listening to this......Legendary Sh!t...Never rated a straight 5 ever but this sh!ts classic Hip Hop
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| Posted on Jun 15, 2011 |
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QB's finest is back! I see this just as a warm up, the best is yet to come.
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| Posted on Jun 15, 2011 |
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Damn! how well crafted this song is. It’s great to hear a veteran rapper getting by on his skills and not desperate pleas to take it back to the old school or bring New York back.
Track dutifully marches forth at a steady head-nodding pace which operates with pounding drumline reminiscent of old school breakbeats while Nas spits fire in a precise, tightly wound delivery and a veritable shower of disgusting rhymes, with more skills on display than your average Olympics. The inclusion of strategically positioned horns in lieu of hook caught me by surprise and give a grand feel to the beat. All these elements combine to form a commanding sonic landscape that is satisfyingly nostalgic but still sounding fresh! Still ain’t convinced on the album title, but if there’s an album of material matching this quality, form an orderly queue behind me at the record shop! 4.5 |
| Posted on Jun 15, 2011 |
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I glad there are still people like Nas around. Imagine the sate of Hip Hop without him.
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| Posted on Jun 15, 2011 |
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Nas is always worth a listen. Lyrically one of the best. But this song is kinda disappointing too me. Though it's still better than most of the average stuff.
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| Posted on Jun 15, 2011 |
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Thanks, Nasir.
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| Posted on Jun 15, 2011 |
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I feel happy to hear great emceeing again...
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| Posted on Jun 15, 2011 |
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his flow on this track is grade A but I hope it's
not his single |
| Posted on Jun 15, 2011 |
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| Posted on Jun 15, 2011 |
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Nas still got it. Not an incredibly good track, but it's decent. Enough to get me lookin foward to the album
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| Posted on Jun 15, 2011 |
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Nas still has it. Great track, He goes hard from the beginning and doesn't. Everything is on point. Flow, lyrics, beat, Nas has it all on this no-nonsense track.
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| Posted on Jun 15, 2011 |
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| Posted on Jun 16, 2011 |
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My brain exploded at about 2:20 when the beat cuts and its just him spitting for 10 sec of fire. Not that the rest of it isn't fire that part is just extra hot!
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| Posted on Jun 16, 2011 |
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im doing my fred sanford hand gesture on this one (you know how he waved his hand side to side when something was gay) not saying that in a disrespectful way but in the sense that this is just okay
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| Posted on Jun 17, 2011 |
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It is amazing how much this song sounds like a hidden treasure from his first years in the game. Love the flow.
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| Posted on Jun 18, 2011 |
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That. Was. AWESOME. Hittin' this on air tomorrow : p NaS what a tune!
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| Posted on Jun 20, 2011 |
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NAS, one of the greatest MC's in the hip hop game. Most of the rappers cannot bring their IQ level up to the old era of rappers. This song is dope.
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| Posted on Jun 20, 2011 |
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Nas is one of my favorite rappers. Great to hear Nas after a long time. My only problem with Nas is that he will rap on the wackest beats. This beat is alright though. This song has that classic 90's sound.
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| Posted on Jun 20, 2011 |
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| Posted on Jun 20, 2011 |
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Cant complain. The track is fire. Im happy nas isnt doing anything with D Marley. I wasnt a fan. This track is straight lyrics. which I love. It is a easily a 4 but since Im comparing it with NY State of Mind. Im gonna give it a 3.
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| Posted on Jun 21, 2011 |
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| Posted on Jun 21, 2011 |
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good ole nas
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| Posted on Jun 22, 2011 |
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This is the Nas shit I've been dyin to hear. Now we need a whole album of this
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| Posted on Jun 22, 2011 |
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| Posted on Jun 22, 2011 |
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If you don't feel both the beat AND the Nas, the record companies have you right where they want you: brainwashed.
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| Posted on Jun 24, 2011 |
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| Posted on Jun 25, 2011 |
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Wow
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| Posted on Jun 27, 2011 |
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dr evil laugh...classic NAS, nobody does it like that
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| Posted on Jun 30, 2011 |
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i missed him
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| Posted on Jul 03, 2011 |
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THE TITLE SAYS IT ALL!!!!!!!! LYRICS, FLOW, BEAT, AND NO HOOK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! "YOUR FLOW IS CHEAP AS LIMOUSINE LIQUOR" ONE!!!!!!!!
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| Posted on Jul 08, 2011 |
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Nas won't let you down
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| Posted on Jul 16, 2011 |
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| Posted on Aug 04, 2011 |
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Solid
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| Posted on Sep 17, 2011 |
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Great to hear some new Nas shit. Not too excited by this though. Sounds too much like Made You Look.
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| Posted on Sep 29, 2011 |
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