Top 10 Songs by Nas
Considered one of hip-hop’s supreme & raw A-class figures, there isn’t a rapper in existence that can match the microphone in the same essence as Nas.
Nas grabbed hold of the music industry in the early 1990s with his debut album, “Illmatic.” Just ask the majority of Nas fans about this classic album and watch the expressions upon their face. He followed up with other classic albums, with the industry realizing that he was truly gifted and blessed on the microphone.
Top Track 10: “It aint hard to tell” – Illmatic: Released 1994
He’s right; it isn’t hard to tell that he’s destined to become one of the greatest lyricists this game has ever seen! He rips the microphone by referencing himself to great storyteller Aesop, old fiction African story teller who used extraordinary stories to illustrated important morals to those seeking to explore the fruits of life.
Top Track 9: “If I ruled the world” – It was written: Released 1996
Nas dreams big, asking his listeners to listen in closely as he ponders the world under the watch of his eye. The classy Lauryn Hill is also featured to offer some vocals.
Top Track 8: “Nothing lasts forever” – Lost tapes: Released 2002
Nasir wishes us the best in life but reminding us to strive for what we can get and enjoy it while it lasts; nothing last forever. Relationships are eventually bound to end, someday you won’t be as healthy, wealthy, won’t be able to run as fast, or will someday stop breathing. The enjoyment in this song revolves around this concept being so true.
Top Track 7: “Ether” – Stillmatic: Released 2001
(Laughing just remembering the release of this song) After a uncanny 16 bar verse issued by Jay-Z, Nas responses in this rap battle classic. Nas takes stabs at each of Roc-A-Fella’s referring to them as, “Coc-A-Fella.” The lyrical purity of Nas slices puts Jay-Z’s career on the redline as the industry consistently looks for him to respond to this priceless & sniper-like response.
Top Track 6: “Life we chose” – Nastradamus: Released 1999
Life we chose offers another realistic point of view from the streets that many avid rap fans can experience and enjoy. Somewhat of a synonym of ‘Nothing last forever’ this song represents the truths that we sometimes need to pay attention to.
Top Track 5: “New York State of Mind II” – I am: Released 1998
In this classic second edition from the first album, Nas manifests his life growing up in Queens, New York during his early youth.
Top Track 4: “Black Girl Lost” – It was written: Released 1996
Nasir briefly displays some of the current problems instilled in younger African American women of this era. He relates to men all over, by putting himself in the middle of his presentation as one of the guys attracted to the wrong type of woman. Indeed a top classic, you must listen to this.
Top Track 3: “Book of Rhymes” – God Son: Released 2002
Book of rhymes is a true manifestation of the pure lyrical genius of Nas’ skill. Incorporated in the song is a mixture of old unfinished rhymes he says he found in his attic one day. He gives the idea as if he is really struggling with trying to recall rhymes that he wrote long ago.
Top Track 2: “Life’s a bitch” – Illmatic: Released 1994
It’s an infamous quote that many of us say from time to time, “Life’s a bitch.” Alongside the brilliance of young AZ, the two are out to get all they can because “You never know when ya gonna go.”
Top Track 1: “One love” – Illmatic: Released 1994
Nas gives a shout out to all of his friends, family members or individuals deceased, discouraged by the system and/or incarcerated. ‘One love’ has a smooth jazzy tune that has the ability to attract rap listeners craving more from when listened to.
The stylish hip-hop artist is a genuine influence and well-known success in the rap industry. He is very much respected and honored amongst many worldwide for his craft. He is arguably one of the best in the game today, and married to singer Kelis.
