N.B.S. has long been one of the most respected lyrical duo’s in hip-hop, ha… Read Full Bio ↴N.B.S. has long been one of the most respected lyrical duo’s in hip-hop, having released numerous mix-tapes and street albums over the past decade which have had their names buzzing in the streets across the nation. Big Bang Records has partnered with N.B.S. to release their debut industry full-Length “2010 : The Prelude” as well as re-release their extensive and impressive back catalog.

E’Flash: Imam Bilal-Firmin p.k.a. E’ Flash a.k.a. The Eloquent Journalist developed a rhyming style that is similar to no other. Flash, a product of the 120 Taurus Buildings in Roxbury, MA always had an ear for music. After moving to Cambridge growing up on Boston legends like Ed-O.G., Guru, and R.S.O., Flash found a permanent home in the rap game. Flash is the feeling you get when a jet flies above you leaving your heart racing a thousand beats per minute. He is the unexpected; in these times if a jet flies over you, you won’t know whether to duck or run and that’s what Flash brings to the game, the unknown. Whether it is a different voice or a new style Flash will never give you too much of one thing. Flash brings a smoother/calmer style to match Vital’s raspy and more energetic flow. The Morris Brown graduate has plans to take NBS to the next level by way of experience, patience, and hot music.

V-Knucks: Rahim Muhammad p.k.a Rah Vital a.k.a. V Knucks a.k.a. The Fierce Analyst has come a long way since his childhood memories of pushing a big wheel in Madison Park Village, a town home complex in Roxbury, MA. In early elementary school he also moved to Cambridge and rapidly developed his own lyrics and raw style at the age 12. With influences such as Kool G. Rap and Nas, Vital’s flow ads raw/witty combination to compliment the more melo-dramatic style and voice of E’Flash. Vital, meaning important or essential sees himself as a vital part of today’s rap game. He has influenced many listeners from D.C., where he attached Howard U, to Japan via mp3.com. To this day he continues to inspire upcoming and established lyricist. Vital is what the industry is missing right now, his rhyme scheme is crazy and if let in the game he could easily be one of the best emcees to ever touch a mic!

In Due Time
N.B.S. Lyrics

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I don’t really know who I’m writing to
I don’t really know where this is going
The letters you and I express my gratitude
I’ll write you every day so you’re sure
Maybe I’m a fool lost without a clue
Romantically distressed and it’s showing
I know my lover waits cause she’s patient too
She will soon be mine and I’ll be hers

The day begins to break
My mind is stuck on you
To whom do I address?
Whom do I pursue?
Here’s my love, here’s my word
Here’s my letter, for what it’s worth
I would cross the world just to cross your mind

Deliver my love baby, in due time
Deliver my love baby, in due time

Overall Meaning

The song "In Due Time" by N.B.S. talks about an individual who is in love but unsure about the reciprocation of that love. He decides to express his love through a letter, although he is unsure to whom the letter is addressed. The individual is equally unsure of where the relationship is going, but decides to express his gratitude through writing. He vows to write letters every day to show how much the recipient means to him.

The individual feels lost and unsure without his love interest, but is hopeful that his lover will soon be his. He is sure that his patience will pay off and he will eventually be with her. The lyrics suggest that the individual is romantic but distressed, perhaps because he's not sure if his romantic gestures are being reciprocated. However, he is persistent in trying to win her love, even if it means crossing the world just to cross her mind.

Line by Line Meaning

I don’t really know who I’m writing to
I am unsure of who will receive this letter

I don’t really know where this is going
I am unsure of how this relationship will develop

The letters you and I express my gratitude
The words we use express our thankfulness

I’ll write you every day so you’re sure
To ensure my commitment, I will write to you daily

Maybe I’m a fool lost without a clue
Perhaps I am naive and uncertain

Romantically distressed and it’s showing
My romantic struggles are evident

I know my lover waits cause she’s patient too
My partner is patiently waiting for me

She will soon be mine and I’ll be hers
Soon, we will belong to each other

The day begins to break
The dawn is approaching

My mind is stuck on you
You occupy my thoughts

To whom do I address?
Who is the proper recipient?