Mark Coleman commented that Nas "possesses a phenomenal way with words and some savvy musical sense." (Nas,2016). Growing up in the crude streets of New York, Nas was raised around what almost everybody would consider “bad influences”. Although he was around this, he may have contracted some attitude or mindset like it, but he also saw the good in what everybody saw bad. By persisting and striving for accuracy, He created many albums, obtained numerous awards, and overcame hate and discrimination and illuminated the world by showcasing his talent to the world.
Nasir Jones, or Nas for short, was an american rapper and hip-hop artist. He established numerous songs and albums in which some broke records, such as; Released debut album Illmatic, …show more content…
In his songs, he would rap about things more important than most others did, such as money, gangs, or drugs. Nas rapped about his family, childhood, or his friends such as this verse: “My intellect prevails from a hangin' cross with nails, I reinforce the frail, with lyrics that's real
Word to Christ, a disciple of streets, trifle on beats, I decipher prophecies through a mic and say peace.” (-Memory Lane, Nas). This is his pride, yet religion based way of writing, also described in this verse; "I wish some of these killings could be prevented/Whatever happens it was written, meaning god meant it."(nas, featuring R.Kelly, remix, 1996). He wrote many lyrics this way which inspired others to follow and have similar styles, but never completely …show more content…
His albums and singles were bought by many people as they would listen to his lyrical masterpieces. He also starred in a movie with fellow rapper, DMX. “In 1998 Nas made his feature film debut, appearing in Belly. Co-starring with fellow rapper DMX, the two hip-hop stars played best friends.” (Nas,2016). He also had a feud with east coast rapper Jay-Z, and they made songs and performed against each other such as the song Ether by Nas. “Perhaps Nas regained some of his edge when he began a feud of words with rapper Jay-Z. Jay-Z's album, The Blueprint, featured the track "Takeover." Here Jay-Z referred to Nas as "garbage," saying, "That's why your--l-a-a-a-me!--career's come to an end." Nas retaliated with an underground parody of the Jay-Z hit "Izzo." The feud was further fueled by several tracks on Nas's 2001 album, Stillmatic. Here Nas accused Jay-Z of usurping rhymes from the late Notorious B.I.G., criticized Jay-Z's preference for Hawaiian shirts, and even attempted a bit of armchair psychoanalysis.” (Nas, 2016). This lasted until about early 2002, but the play on words and many metaphors left fans still loving their diss tracks today.
Nasir Jones made plentiful amounts of successful pieces that sparked the imaginations of younger individuals. This lyrical genius rapped about more important or serious topics like his family unlike other rappers. He performed in front of millions and made lots
Nasir Jones, or Nas for short, was an american rapper and hip-hop artist. He established numerous songs and albums in which some broke records, such as; Released debut album Illmatic, …show more content…
In his songs, he would rap about things more important than most others did, such as money, gangs, or drugs. Nas rapped about his family, childhood, or his friends such as this verse: “My intellect prevails from a hangin' cross with nails, I reinforce the frail, with lyrics that's real
Word to Christ, a disciple of streets, trifle on beats, I decipher prophecies through a mic and say peace.” (-Memory Lane, Nas). This is his pride, yet religion based way of writing, also described in this verse; "I wish some of these killings could be prevented/Whatever happens it was written, meaning god meant it."(nas, featuring R.Kelly, remix, 1996). He wrote many lyrics this way which inspired others to follow and have similar styles, but never completely …show more content…
His albums and singles were bought by many people as they would listen to his lyrical masterpieces. He also starred in a movie with fellow rapper, DMX. “In 1998 Nas made his feature film debut, appearing in Belly. Co-starring with fellow rapper DMX, the two hip-hop stars played best friends.” (Nas,2016). He also had a feud with east coast rapper Jay-Z, and they made songs and performed against each other such as the song Ether by Nas. “Perhaps Nas regained some of his edge when he began a feud of words with rapper Jay-Z. Jay-Z's album, The Blueprint, featured the track "Takeover." Here Jay-Z referred to Nas as "garbage," saying, "That's why your--l-a-a-a-me!--career's come to an end." Nas retaliated with an underground parody of the Jay-Z hit "Izzo." The feud was further fueled by several tracks on Nas's 2001 album, Stillmatic. Here Nas accused Jay-Z of usurping rhymes from the late Notorious B.I.G., criticized Jay-Z's preference for Hawaiian shirts, and even attempted a bit of armchair psychoanalysis.” (Nas, 2016). This lasted until about early 2002, but the play on words and many metaphors left fans still loving their diss tracks today.
Nasir Jones made plentiful amounts of successful pieces that sparked the imaginations of younger individuals. This lyrical genius rapped about more important or serious topics like his family unlike other rappers. He performed in front of millions and made lots