Nas is the best MC of all-time. Yep, it’s my opinion but there is not much room for any critical debate. The three MC’s many try to throw in the argument are Jay-Z, 2Pac and the Notorious B.I.G, however they do not compare to Nas lyrically. What’s interesting is that all of these MC’s came up at the same time and all knew each other personally. God rest the souls of 2Pac and the Notorious B.I.G, they both passed away much too early. Jay-Z and Nas had their infamous battle in the early 2000’s, which we all witnesed Nas ether HOV. I will not begin to sit here and go on a tangent about that battle, which I could easily do. Something I will do is give you 3 songs where Nas shows why he is lyrically superior and more skilled then any other rapper. Check out the three songs below.
Song #1: Nas Rewind
On this track Nas literally rapped about a chronological order of events from end to beginning. No other rapper has done anything like this. This song is considered a classic to the hip-hop community. This track appeared on Nas’ 5th studio album, “Stillmatic.â€Â The Queensbridge native received “5 Mics†in The Source magazine. This was when mic’s really mattered by the way.Â
Song #2: Nas “It Ain’t Hard To Tellâ€
This track is an absolute classic and shows that Nas was ahead of his time even at 19 years old. It appeared on his classic, debut album, “Illmatic.â€Â Check it out here!!!
Song #3: Nas “Find Ya Wealthâ€
On this track Nas is telling the people to look within to reach their full potential. We are all Gods and Goddesses if only we have the courage to go within. Great song!
Nas has an endless catalogue of hits and these are just three songs that places the God’s son on the rap throne.
I hope you enjoyed these songs. Be on the look out for more articles and opinions from me on The Black Juice. Don’t be scared to sip the JUICE!
~Rob Parks
Since its your opinion I will let this one ride!! lol
Lol harsh opinion. Juan I am guessing that you disagree?
I agree! Nas is the man of hip hop for so many reasons.
He’s a poet and a rapper’s rapper. He’s to Rakim what Jay-Z is to Big Daddy Kane–a successor in that respective lane. I see this argument and often agree, depending on the day and mood I’m in.
rewind is and always will be one of my favorites …ha my first comment on the blackjuice
Yes rewind is an amazing track! Nas is stupid nice! And congrats on ur first comment on the Black Juice! Thanks for sippin brutha, please comeback for me!
Nas is always the boss, i was one time old school rapper in Africa
o yea? I’d love to hear some of your music brother!