Nasty

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About Nasty

"Nasty" is a song by American rapper Nas. The song, released via iTunes on August 9, 2011, is the first single from his eleventh studio album Life Is Good. The song is produced by Nas's long-time producer and frequent collaborator Salaam Remi. The song was listed at #37 on Rolling Stone Magazine's "50 Best Singles of 2011", and was also named as the best hip-hop song of 2011 by Rap Genius. The song was later featured on the soundtrack to the 2012 film Project X. It was also featured in the video game "The Crew".  


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Yeah, word
Got some Remy Martin and some good-ass cigars, check it out

Ayo, late night, candlelight, fiend with diesel in his needle
Queensbridge leader, no equal
I come from the Wheel of Ezekiel
To pop thousand-dollar bottles of scotch, smoke pot and heal the people
Any rebuttal to what I utter get box-cuttered
Count how many bad honeys I slut, it's a high number
Name a nigga under the same sky that I'm under
Who gets money, remain fly, yeah, I wonder
Eyes flutter, it's love when Nas pops up
Stars get starstruck, panties start drippin'
The ways of Carlito, blaze, torpedo cigars
Drop Rolls, hoes drop clothes
Louis the XIII, freaks, women nice size
I ride like Porsches, thick, brown and gorgeous
It ain't my fault, semiautomatic weapons I brought
The world crazy, I'm rich and I'm girl-crazy
Dick ‘em, convince ‘em all to praise me
They ideology is confusion, I lose ‘em
Fellates me, who hate me? My gun off safety
Since the Tunnel and Skate Key, my jewelry in HD

Silent rage, pristine in my vintage shades
I'm not in the winters of my life or the beginning stage, I am the dragon
Maserati, pumpin' Biggie, the great legend
Blastin', I'm after the actress who played Faith Evans
My little Jackie Onassis, dig?
I'm so high, I never land like Mike Jackson's crib
Vest on, .45 still crack ya rib sacrilege
Talk trash about the nasty kid
Past nasty now, I'm gross and repulsive, talk money
Is you jokin', cash everywhere, in my bank, in the sofa
In the walls, in the cars, in my wallet, in my pocket
On the floors, ceilings, the safe, bitch, I got all you envy
But don't offend, I'm skinny, but still I'm too big for a Bentley
You are your car, what could represent me
Too Godly to be a Bugatti, you honestly
Must design me somethin' Tommy Mottonic from Queens had before the '90s
Drug dealer call, rush to the bar
Move, niggas, we don't give a f*ck who you are
Black card heavy like a magnet, in my stitched denims
Pretty women see them them saggin', bet a hundred stacks
Niggas'll run it back just havin' fun
I ain't even begun to black, light another blunt in fact

(Nasty) Yeah, nasty kid

For the hustlers, thick as yellow bitches for the suck of it
Got a bunch of niggas in prison braggin'
Saying it was Nas I used to hustle with
I display fashions while my lungs engage hashish, guns on my waist past his
Since I'm cakin' up, put funds in my safe, laughin'
And joining the blunt passin' you niggas was straight assin'

Excuse the vulgarity, I'm still not fully adjusted
Or used to the new fans hearin' me spit rapidly
I never see the whips niggas be claimin' they drivin'
I guess entertainment means blatantly lyin'
Fake it 'til you make it, I've driven those toys
Been in the wars, in the streets, cops kickin' in doors
For my deen niggas, your flow cheap as limousine liquor
I'm no fake rap CD listener

Sit back and roll a mean swisher
For my Gs, tell these clowns make room for the king, nigga

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Nas

Nasir bin Olu Dara Jones ( /nɑːˈsɪər/; born September 14, 1973), better known mononymously as Nas ( /ˈnɑːz/), is an American rapper and actor. He is also the son of jazz musician Olu Dara. Nas has released eight consecutive platinum and multi-platinum albums since 1994, four of which topped the Billboard charts upon release and has sold over thirteen-million records in the United States alone. Nas was also part of the hip hop supergroup The Firm, which released one album under Dr. Dre's record label Aftermath. Aside from rapping, Nas is also an occasional actor and has appeared in feature films such as Hype Williams' directorial debut Belly, Ticker and In Too Deep and the television show Hawaii Five-0. more »

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Written by: SALAAM REMI, NASIR JONES

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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11 facts about this song

Song Release
"Nasty" by Nas was officially released as a single on August 9, 2011. It was a part of his tenth studio album titled "Life is Good."
Album Performance
The album "Life is Good" where the song "Nasty" is featured, peaked at number one on the Billboard 200 chart in its debut week, selling about 149,000 copies in the United States.
Producer
The song "Nasty" was produced by Salaam Remi, a renowned American record producer known for his works with other popular artists like Amy Winehouse and Fergie.
Music Video
The official music video for "Nasty" premiered on VH1 on October 11, 2011. It was shot in black-and-white and showcased scenes from Nas's early life and his years in the Queensbridge housing projects.
Influences
In an interview, Nas stated that the song was inspired by the late hip-hop icon Notorious B.I.G. This was apparent in the song's lyrics, which referenced B.I.G's famous line, "long live the idols, may they never be your rivals."
Chart Performance
"Nasty" peaked at number 38 on the Rap Songs Chart and number 31 on the R&B/Hiphop Songs Chart.
Lyrical Content
"Nasty" is highly praised for its lyrical quality, with Nas delivering quick-witted lines about his rise to fame and the harsh realities of life in the projects.
Nas’ Rebirth
The release of "Nasty" marked a return to the artist's roots, receiving positive feedback from fans who appreciated the nostalgic essence of the song.
Reception
Music critics commended the song for capturing the bitter and raw spirit of New York's street culture, with some describing it as Nas's best work in years.
Samples
"Nasty" contains samples from three different songs: "Blind Alley" by The Emotions, "N.T." by Kool & The Gang, and "Speak ya Clout" by Gang Starr. Nas’s use of these samples contributed to the song’s distinctive old-school vibe.
Influence
Nas's "Nasty" has had a notable influence on other rappers, including Logic, who mentioned the song as an inspiration for his own track, "Under Pressure."

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