"Broken glass all over the ground everywhere you look. It would sparkle in the sun like diamonds in the street. Somehow that became just the normal gravel that you learn to walk on." So deep and he dropped it so nonchalantly
Nas is seriously one of the greatest. He is definitely one of the most under appreciated rappers of all time. Can't believe he has zero Grammys. It's a crying shame
"My era was about breaking it down to what's real. It wasn't about the star, it was about the man." Pretty much that statement alone is what separates him from the rest.
When he describes queens bridge it’s so thoughtful of everyone around him. No bragging, no ego, as we know him. Doin it through righteous steps....NAS!
I love love love that Nas is showing respect to Super Cat the Don Dada with that t shirt and his song The Don. He is one of the greatest dancehall deejays of all. When Nas first got signed to Columbia Records, which was Cat's label, back in the early 90s he used to go on promo tours and open for him. I wish Nas would get Super Cat out of retirement.
I only recently found out about the Becomingseries, its quite an interesting take. Don't mean to sound greedy but when are you guys posting part 2. Nice to see NS getting some props finally from people who are not just old Hip Hop head artists for a change.
Only white people say illmatic his best work and its only because the impact it had on us at one point but nas made way more classic albums than that..
Nas is the g.o.a.t. point blank no need to argue it there's no mc that lyrically can hold a candle. Nas has inspired many artist including me with my music. Im an up&coming artist that takes hip hop seriously, if your a fan of lyrical content check me out SALUTE
Bassist Dustin Moore aka Neon Phoenix is the Music Director for Nas Life is Good tour. Helping Nas to bring you the best music possible. Check out his band at iBelieveInZ
Nas seriously did change the face of rap so much so that so called rap now is complete garbage no one can match to his standard he is simply one of the greatest
I am a rapologists, and I will break down the top rappers according to their style: Best lyricist~Nas; Best to kick knowledge~KRS1, Most Poetic~Rakim, Deepest~Tupac; Best metaphors~Biggie; Best Story teller~Eminem, Most articulate~T.I., and in that order!!
For example in the lyrics to Eric B for President, Ra writes..I came in the door...before...no more (AAA) bitin' me, and fightin' me, and invitin' me..(BBB)....I can go on, but I taught his style in University, and trust me, it's very complicated.
Nas is looking kinda skinny, also every NAS interview with a white guy seems exactly the same, same questions, same Illmatic questions same everything. Man they're way too cautious with these interviews, the white dudes at least.
I rarely hear the making of It Was Written, the making of God's Son, or at least Stillmatic. It does insult Nas a little for his contribution with LONGEVITY in the rap game. I LOVE Illmatic, but man doesn't anyone get tired of Nas explaining the same damn thing?? Makes me feel a little sorry for Nas.
Exactly, NAS has made dope music that's not on Illmatic. I think alot of it is interviewers that don't know shit, search Google for NAS and get the most generic information about him.
Really Rakim best Poet? Em best Story Teller? More like Best Poet Nas, Story teller would be between Nas and Pac easy. Best Lyricist- Ra/Ns take your pick. Best Metaphors- Biggie, that's on point on your list. Most articulate-TI? Nah maybe Common or Lupe Best to kick knowledge- you're on point on that (KRS1 definitely)
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"Broken glass all over the ground everywhere you look. It would sparkle in the sun like diamonds in the street. Somehow that became just the normal gravel that you learn to walk on." So deep and he dropped it so nonchalantly
Nas is seriously one of the greatest. He is definitely one of the most under appreciated rappers of all time. Can't believe he has zero Grammys. It's a crying shame
Fuck u mean??? NAS IS GLOBALLY APPRECIATED RESPECTED REVERED WORSHIPED BY ALL MC'S AND HIP HOP HEADZ...
@@discoslice2205 facts
Damn straight , nas is the greatest and that’s on my life . Poetic , lyrical and street smart articulate .this man deserves his flowers
"My era was about breaking it down to what's real. It wasn't about the star, it was about the man."
Pretty much that statement alone is what separates him from the rest.
Nas is so humble. I ❤ him. 😊
If 2pac ,& Nas would've been able to record a few tracks maybe even an album together that would've been one of the illest occurrences in hiphop.
Agreed
Sharieff Ahmad but they wouldn't because Pac had beef with him. NaS didn't really care about it
True!!:))
When he describes queens bridge it’s so thoughtful of everyone around him. No bragging, no ego, as we know him. Doin it through righteous steps....NAS!
Sohima Shah your ig ?
I love love love that Nas is showing respect to Super Cat the Don Dada with that t shirt and his song The Don. He is one of the greatest dancehall deejays of all. When Nas first got signed to Columbia Records, which was Cat's label, back in the early 90s he used to go on promo tours and open for him. I wish Nas would get Super Cat out of retirement.
Best ever!!! One and only!!!
Nas is a legend.
NAS so happy your dreams came true. It matches just who you are. You are the truth! 🤴😎❤️
NAS IS THE TRUTH!!.... G.O.A.T... THE ILLEST TO EVER DO IT... FROM ILLMATICC TO LIFE IS GOOD!!... LEGENDARY
This dude does not age... Rap God Nasir Jones!!..
Nas is a legend 💯👊🏾
Dude hasn’t aged a bit. Pure Legend. 🙌🏾
Rawest dude alive he always keeps it real
big respect for nas and his bro for making this documentary much appreciated keep smashing it Nas
I LOOOOVE this interview! Especially the tail end of it. Love me some Naaaaas!!!!
This interview is so epic it gives me the chills
1:59 nas is so tired of talking about Illmatic even in 2012
Nas is the best rapper of all time
I only recently found out about the Becomingseries, its quite an interesting take. Don't mean to sound greedy but when are you guys posting part 2. Nice to see NS getting some props finally from people who are not just old Hip Hop head artists for a change.
This "BECOMING" series is fantastic. Thank you!
nas is definitely a major piece of the puzzle
Nas All Day...Nas All Year....Nas All Generation...Best Ever
Im in love
Nas = Legend
G.o.A.T.
Word up!
Nas is the best period.
Nasty Nas
Nas is HIP HOP..great video pls post pt 2 soon!!!
Best story teller - Slick Rick and Nas
I will give this man my whole 💗💗💗💗💗
No doubt illmatic is the greatest but he has way more greater albums in my perspective I could go on I love him 💕😭
Don Dada!!! NAS!!!
GREATEST OF ALL..STILL
Nas is the greatest...
He keeps them ironed, always.
NAS THE BEST
...my idol
Nas the Greatest...
The best to ever do it.
NAS the G.O.A.T.
Nas and big L are the greatest
Greatest
Nas is the GOAT
Feel U Nas
Word is bond.
I Love Nas!!!!!
REALEST MC EVER
keep it on man! no need to apologize.
Half man half amazing.
most definitely!!
Reason I listen to rap
Only white people say illmatic his best work and its only because the impact it had on us at one point but nas made way more classic albums than that..
The man just doesn't seem to age! Damn Nas what you using....gimme some LOL
the super cat reference...classic
Nas was never the one to hop on super nice beats since It Was Written IMO, but Life is Good came with beats and Nas never lacks on lyrics. LEGEND!
I know Nas is a beast on the mic
Nas is lyrical god.
*NaS = G.O.A.T !!!*
i pray nas doesnt retire
the BEST rapper alive
nas is hip hop
Nas is the g.o.a.t. point blank no need to argue it there's no mc that lyrically can hold a candle. Nas has inspired many artist including me with my music. Im an up&coming artist that takes hip hop seriously, if your a fan of lyrical content check me out SALUTE
this is dope.
Bassist Dustin Moore aka Neon Phoenix is the Music Director for Nas Life is Good tour. Helping Nas to bring you the best music possible. Check out his band at iBelieveInZ
So good
Naaaaaasty Naaaaaas
Where is PT 2 ??? Please post ASAP!!!!!!!!
Nas seriously did change the face of rap so much so that so called rap now is complete garbage no one can match to his standard he is simply one of the greatest
Can ya'll just do a whole series on Nas? lol
Esco lets go
1.) Nas 2.) Rakim 3.) Slick Rick
0:39 the secret to Nas clean fade.
Pack has a strong shout for the poet category though.
3:52... THAT BETTER NOT COME TRUE!
I am a rapologists, and I will break down the top rappers according to their style: Best lyricist~Nas; Best to kick knowledge~KRS1, Most Poetic~Rakim, Deepest~Tupac; Best metaphors~Biggie; Best Story teller~Eminem, Most articulate~T.I., and in that order!!
a part of rap? more like the goat. [my opinion]
You mean the truth universally acknowledged.
I fuckin love this guy
my name is nasir jones.. i make music, hiphop music. nuff said
Nas and Big L on a track would the shit
oh my god the captions
Nas is my 2nd favorite rapper after Notorious B.I.G
1st
hi
For example in the lyrics to Eric B for President, Ra writes..I came in the door...before...no more (AAA) bitin' me, and fightin' me, and invitin' me..(BBB)....I can go on, but I taught his style in University, and trust me, it's very complicated.
Part 2? GREATEST RAPPER ALIVE.
Rakim (even though he sometimes raps) is the greatest rapper OF ALL TIME. Try and argue me on that...
Nas is looking kinda skinny, also every NAS interview with a white guy seems exactly the same, same questions, same Illmatic questions same everything. Man they're way too cautious with these interviews, the white dudes at least.
I rarely hear the making of It Was Written, the making of God's Son, or at least Stillmatic. It does insult Nas a little for his contribution with LONGEVITY in the rap game. I LOVE Illmatic, but man doesn't anyone get tired of Nas explaining the same damn thing?? Makes me feel a little sorry for Nas.
Exactly, NAS has made dope music that's not on Illmatic. I think alot of it is interviewers that don't know shit, search Google for NAS and get the most generic information about him.
He made like 10 or more albums and guys alway asking about Illmatic. I really personally dont think that Illmatic is the best album he ever did.
***** he's been asked that before 2014 (his 20th) constantly...now that the documentary is out (which I loved), no one can ask shit about it.
My man all da......y we coincide
need with J.Cole Thumbs Up!
💎💎✊
❤🔑♾️
I'd say the same, but the best storyteller must be Slick Rick
HHR!
1)Rakim 2) Nas .
Nasir Jones I WANT YOUR T-SHIRT BOY YOU ARE A RAP ICON I LIKE YOUR CALM DEMEANOR BABY AND YOUR RAP HIP HOP MUSIC IS HOT .3/1/20.
Really Rakim best Poet? Em best Story Teller?
More like Best Poet Nas, Story teller would be between Nas and Pac easy.
Best Lyricist- Ra/Ns take your pick.
Best Metaphors- Biggie, that's on point on your list.
Most articulate-TI? Nah maybe Common or Lupe
Best to kick knowledge- you're on point on that (KRS1 definitely)
I'm saying Nasir Jones is the "Greatest Rapper Alive" & Rakim is the "Greatest Rapper Ever"**
Nah bro, the God will always be the god ...But i may agree with you on Slick Rick tho
freedom or jail?
A baby's bein born
Yummy®™ Nas