Illmatic was a critically acclaimed bestseller and is widely considered one of the greatest rap albums of all time. He married R&B singer Kelis in 2005, they have one son together, and she filed for divorce on the 29th of April 2009. Nas was also a part of hip hop supergroup The Firm, which released one album.
In the years following the release of Illmatic, Nas pursued a more commercial direction, which resulted in wider success but decreased artistic credibility among critics and hip-hop purists. Furthermore, Nas' increased commercial success was accompanied by stylistic changes that fostered accusations of "selling out". Nevertheless, the LP Stillmatic is often credited for restoring Nas' credibility among fans. Since the success of Stillmatic, Nas continues to maintain a high profile within the hip hop community, and has pursued a decidedly progressive and personal aesthetic. While Nas' current artistic direction differs greatly from his most successful work, it has ensured that he remains one of the most respected and acclaimed contemporary rappers.
1973β1992: Childhood and early career
Nas was born in Brooklyn, New York, as the elder of Olu Dara and Fannie Ann Jones's two children; his brother Jabari (nicknamed "Jungle" because he was born in the Congo) is the younger of the two. The family lived for a time in Brooklyn, before moving to Queensbridge, the largest public housing project in the United States. Olu Dara left the household in 1986, when Nas was 13, and Ann Jones raised her two boys on her own. Nas dropped out of school in the eighth grade and began selling drugs on the streets of New York. He educated himself, reading about African culture and civilization, the Qur'an, the Bible and the Five Percent Nation. He also studied the origin of hip hop music, taping records that played on his local radio station. As a child, Nas had wanted to be an instrumentalist (at the age of three, Nas played his father's trumpet on the step of their Brooklyn home) and also a comic book artist. Shortly after his parents separated, Nas began to write short stories as he immersed himself deeper into hip-hop culture.
By his preteen years, he had settled on pursuing a career as a rapper, and as a teenager enlisted his best friend and upstairs neighbor Willie "Ill Will" Graham as his DJ. Nas first went by the nickname Kid Wave before adopting his more commonly known alias of Nasty Nas. Nas and Graham soon met hip-hop producer and Flushing Queens resident Large Professor, who introduced Nas to his group, Main Source. In 1991, Nas made his on-record debut with a verse on "Live at the BBQ", from Main Source's LP Breaking Atoms. Despite the substantial buzz for Nas in the underground scene, the rapper was rejected by major labels and was not signed to a recording deal. Nas and Graham continued to work together, but their partnership was cut short when Graham was shot and killed by a gunman in Queensbridge on May 23, 1992.
1992β1995: The recording and release of Illmatic
In mid-1992, Nas was approached by MC Serch of 3rd Bass, who became his manager and secured Nas a record deal with Columbia Records the same year. Nas made his solo debut on the single "Halftime" from Serch's soundtrack for the film Zebrahead. The single increased the buzz surrounding Nas and when MC Serchβs solo album is released later in the year, Nasβ standout appearance on "Back To The Grill" only intensified interest in his upcoming album, amid immense anticipation. Hailed as the second coming of Rakim, his rhyming skills attracted a significant amount of attention within the hip-hop community. However, many were concerned that Columbia, being a major label, would try to dilute his New York based style.
In 1994, Nas' debut album, Illmatic was finally released. Critically acclaimed and widely regarded as one of the premier rap albums ever created, Illmatic featured lyrics that portrayed stunning visual imagery and production courtesy of several producers . The album featured production from Large Professor, Pete Rock, Q-Tip (of A Tribe Called Quest) and DJ Premier, as well as guest appearances from Nas' friend AZ and his father Olu Dara on the song "Life's a Bitch", Illmatic was immediately hailed as a masterpiece by critics, and is still highly regarded as one of the definitive hip-hop albums of all time. Notable songs on the album included "NY State of Mind" (produced by Premier), "The World Is Yours" (produced by Pete Rock), "One Love" (produced by Q-Tip) and "It Ain't Hard To Tell" (produced by Large Professor and featuring a sample of "Human Nature" by Michael Jackson). However, due in part to extensive bootlegging, the record sales fell below expectations.
Following Illmatic, Nas appeared on AZ's Doe Or Die album, and collaborated with his Queensbridge-associates, Mobb Deep, on their album, The Infamous. One notable achievement during this period was Nas' verse on "Verbal Intercourse" on Raekwon's Only Built 4 Cuban Linx. After this appearance, Nas received a Source Quotable as he had the distinction of being the only non-Wu-Tang Clan member to be featured on one of the group's solo albums.
1996β1998: From It Was Written to The Firm
Columbia began to press Nas to work towards more commercial topics like the rapper The Notorious B.I.G., who had become successful by releasing street singles that still retained pop-friendly appeal. Nas traded manager MC Serch for Steve Stoute, and began preparation for his second LP, It Was Written, consciously working towards a crossover-oriented sound. It Was Written, chiefly produced by Poke and Tone of Trackmasters Entertainment, was released during the summer of 1996. Two singles, "If I Ruled The World (Imagine That)" (featuring Lauryn Hill of The Fugees) and "Street Dreams" (a remix features R. Kelly) were instant hits. These songs were promoted by big-budget music videos directed by Hype Williams, making Nas a common name among mainstream hip-hop. Other notable tracks on the album included "The Message" and "I Gave You Power," which tells a story from the perspective of a gun. It Was Written also featured the debut of The Firm, a supergroup consisting of Nas, AZ, Foxy Brown, and Cormega. The album also introduced Nas's Mafioso-inspired character "Nas Escobar", who lived more of a Scarface/Casino-esque lifestyle. On the other hand, Illmatic, which, while having numerous references to Tony Montana and the theatrical hit featuring Al Pacino, was more about Nas' life as a teenager in the projects, hustling and smoking marijuana.
The Firm signed to Dr. Dre's Aftermath Entertainment label, and began working on their debut album. Halfway through the production of the album, Cormega was fired from the group by Steve Stoute, who had unsuccessfully attempted to force Cormega to sign a deal with his management company. Cormega therefore became one of Nas' most vocal opponents, releasing a number of underground hip-hop singles dissing Nas, Stoute, and Nature, who was Cormega's replacement in The Firm. The Firm's The Album was finally released in 1997 to mixed reviews and lackluster sales and the members of the supergroup went their separate ways.
At about this time, Nas became a spokesperson for the Willie Esco urban clothing line, but had no other connection with the clothing line. He stopped promoting Willie Esco in 2000, dissatisfied with the company's operations. During the same period, Nas co-wrote and starred in Hype Williams' 1998 feature film Belly, which also featured DMX, Taral Hicks, and T-Boz of TLC among its cast.
1998β2000: I Am... to Nastradamus
In 1998, Nas began work on a double album to be entitled I Am...The Autobiography, which he intended as the middle ground between the extremes of Illmatic and It Was Written. The album was completed in early 1999, and a music video was shot for its lead single, Nas Is Like, produced by DJ Premier and featuring vocal samples from "It Ain't Hard to Tell". However, much of the LP was leaked in MP3 format onto the Internet, and Nas and Stoute quickly recorded enough substitute material to constitute a single-disc release.
The second single for I Am was "Hate Me Now," featuring Sean "Puffy" Combs (now "Diddy"), was used as an example by Nas' critics for moving towards commercial themes. Hype Williams shot an allegorical video for the single, which featured Nas and Puffy being crucified in a manner similar to Jesus; After the video was completed, Combs, a Catholic, requested his crucifixion scene be edited out of the video. However, the unedited copy of the "Hate Me Now" video made its way to MTV, and was premiered on April 15, 1999 on TRL. A furious Combs and his bodyguards allegedly made their way into Steve Stoute's office and assaulted him, at one point apparently hitting Stoute over the head with a champagne bottle. Stoute pressed charges, but he and Combs settled out-of-court that June.
Columbia had scheduled to release the pirated material from I Am under the title Nastradamus during the latter half of 1999, but, at the last minute, decided Nas should record an entirely new album for release. Nastradamus was therefore rushed to meet a November release date. Though critics were not kind to the album, it did result in a minor hit, the Timbaland-produced "You Owe Me," featuring R&B singer Ginuwine. The only pirated track from I Am... to make it onto Nastradamus was "Project Windows," featuring Ronald Isley. A number of the other bootlegged tracks later made their way onto The Lost Tapes, a collection of underground Nas songs that was released by Columbia in September 2002. The collection saw decent sales and received glowing reviews.
2000β2001: The Nas vs. Jay-Z rivalry and Stillmatic
The highly publicized rivalry between Nas and Jay-Z began as a rivalry between Nas and Jay-Z's protege, Memphis Bleek. On his debut album Coming of Age, Bleek made a song entitled "Memphis Bleek Is", which was similar in concept to Nas' single "Nas is Like". On the same album, Bleek recorded "What You Think Of That" featuring Bleek's mentor Jay-Z, which contains the refrain, "I'ma ball 'til I fall/what you think of that?". In retaliation, "Nastradamus", the title track from Nas' second 1999 album, featured a reference to "What You Think Of That". The lyrics state, "You wanna ball till you fall, I can help you with that/You want beef? I could let a slug melt in your hat." Memphis Bleek perceived the reference on "Nastradamus" as a diss, and therefore dissed Nas on the lead single for his The Understanding LP, My Mind Right".
QB's Finest was a compilation album that featured Nas and a number of other rappers from Queensbridge, including Mobb Deep, Nature, Littles, The Bravehearts (which included Nas' younger brother Jungle among its members), and Cormega, who had briefly reconciled with Nas. The album also featured guest appearances from Queensbridge hip-hop legends Roxanne Shante, MC Shan, and Marley Marl. Shan and Marley Marl both appeared on the lead single "Da Bridge 2001", which was based on Shan & Marl's 1986 recording "The Bridge". "Da Bridge 2001" also featured a response from Nas to Memphis Bleek, in which Nas called out most of the Roc-A-Fella Records roster, including Bleek, Damon Dash, Beanie Sigel, and Jay-Z.
Jay-Z responded to Nas' songs with an onstage swipe during the 2001 Hot 97 Summer Jam concert in New York City, when he premiered his song "Takeover." Initially, the song was to only be a Mobb Deep diss, only including one line about Nas near the end. Nevertheless, Nas recorded the "Stillmatic Freestyle," an underground single which sampled Rakim and Eric B.'s "Paid in Full" beat, and attacked Jay-Z and his Roc-A-Fella label. On his 2001 album, The Blueprint, Jay-Z rewrote "Takeover," dedicating half of the song to dissing Nas, claiming that he had a "...one hot album every ten year average" record (referring to Illmatic) that his flow was weak, and that he had fabricated his past as a hustler.
Nas responded with "Ether", the track begins with gunshots and a repeated, slowed-down sample of Tupac rapping "Fuck Jay-Z." (taken from Tupac's "Fuck Friends") In "Ether," Nas accuses Jay-Z of stealing ("biting") lyrics from The Notorious B.I.G. and brown-nosing Nas and other rappers for fame. Ether was included on Nas' fifth studio album, Stillmatic, released in December 2001. Stillmatic managed to be not only a critically-acclaimed comeback album, but a commercial success as well, albeit not on the level of It Was Written and I Am...; the album debutted at #7 on the Billboard album charts and featured the singles "Got Ur Self A..." and "One Mic." In terms of commercial success, Jay's The Blueprint was certified double-platinum, while Stillmatic went platinum.
Jay-Z responded to "Ether" with a freestyle entitled "Supa Ugly." going into detail about how he had sex with Carmen Bryan, the mother of Nas' daughter Destiny. Nas dismissed the track by claiming that he was no longer with Bryan during the time the affair took place. In a recent interview, however, New York radio station Hot 97 settled the battle taking votes comparing "Ether" and "Supa Ugly," and Nas won with 58% while Jay-Z got 42% of the votes. By 2005, the two rappers had eventually ended their feud without violence or animosity. During Jay-Z's I Declare War - Power House concert, Jay-Z announced to the crowd, "It's bigger than 'I Declare War'. Let's go, Esco!" Nas then joined Jay-Z onstage, and the two then performed "Dead Presidents" together, which Jay-Z had sampled from Nas' song "The World is Yours."
2002βPresent: From God's Son to Street's Disciple and beyond
In December 2002, Nas released the God's Son album. and its lead single, "Made You Look". The album debuted at #18 on the Billboard charts despite widespread internet bootlegging. Time Magazine named his album best hip-hop album of the year. Vibe Magazine gave it 4 stars and The Source gave it 4 mics. The second single, the inspirational "I Can", which reworked elements from Beethoven's "Fur Elise", became Nas' biggest hit to date during the spring and summer of 2003, garnering substantial radio airplay on urban, rhythmic, and top 40 radio stations, as well as on the MTV and VH1 music video networks. God's Son also includes several songs dedicated to memory of Nas' mother, who died of cancer in 2002. In 2003, Nas was featured on the Korn song "Play Me", from KoΠ―n's Take a Look in the Mirror LP.
Nas released his seventh studio album, the critically acclaimed double-disc Street's Disciple, on November 30, 2004. The album's first singles were "Thief's Theme" and "Bridging the Gap", which features his father Olu Dara on vocals. The album also includes "These are Our Heroes", which accuses prominent sports stars and actors such as Kobe Bryant, Lenny Henry, Tiger Woods, and Cuba Gooding, Jr. of neglecting their heritage and background in favour of white values. The videos for "Bridging the Gap" and "Just A Moment" received moderate airplay on MTV and BET. Although the album went platinum, its commercial profile was relatively low compared to the rapper's previous releases.
Nas was featured on Kanye West's album Late Registration on a song titled "We Major". West said the song was Jay-Z's favorite on the album, but West was unable to get Jay-Z to record a vocal for the final mix of the song. He also appeared on Damian Marley's song "Road to Zion" (which also featured newcomer The Game in the video, widening Nas' still growing universally appreciated raps) and several other songs such as "Death Anniversary" and "It Wasn't You" (featuring Lauryn Hill). In addition, Nas was most recently married to the R&B singer Kelis, who is mostly known for her work internationally, but nonetheless released great hits in the U.S. The couple wed on Jan. 8, 2005 in Atlanta, GA, after a two-year engagement.
During this time, Nas announced that his next album would be entirely self-produced and feature no other rappers, and would be titled Nasir, and later that the project would feature other producers after all and would be called Nasdaq: Dow Jones. Neither of these albums ever materialized.
At a free concert in Central Park, New York, Nas made a statement regarding the quality of 50 Cent's music. "this is the real shit, not that 50 Cent shit!" In response, 50 Cent included a stab at Nas by speaking negatively of his wife Kelis on his single "Piggy Bank," implying that Kelis was promiscuous and calling Nas a "sucker for love." Nas was quoted as saying that he feels no obligation to retaliate, remarking "[50 has] got a good five to six more albums before I can really respond to him." Nas eventually decided to retaliate, and in July 2005 released "Don't Body Ya Self (MC Burial)", a song which taunts 50 Cent and his G-Unit crew, stating that 50 was "a sucka for death if I'm a sucka for love." However, despite all of this, Nas still claims to "have a lot of love towards 50," claiming 50 didn't understand his moves when they both were together at Columbia Records.
In January 2006, Nas signed a label deal with Jay-Z's Def Jam, further emphasizing the Jay-Z/Nas truce and raising expectations for a collaboration even higher. His album due in fall of 2006 will come out in a joint deal with this imprint and Columbia Records. He recently announced to MTV News that his album is to be named, "Hip Hop is Dead...the N," the N being a play on the word the "end." The title is supposed to reflect what some would term the current low quality of rap music. The highly anticipated album is due out in December 19th, 2006.
Musical style and Technique
Nas has long been famed for his creativity and storytelling prowess, which has earned him acclaim from both the hip-hop community and critics. In his early stages, from his first appearance on the Main Source's Breaking Atoms and throughout the recording of Illmatic, he was perhaps best known for his street-oriented topics, complex lyrical schemes (which often incorporated multi-syllabic internal rhymes), and witty phrasing and imagery. As he progressed and matured, Nas began to branch out into different subjects and developed a richer voice and slower rapping technique.
Following Illmatic's release, Nas developed a penchant for hyper-visual storytelling and topical creativity. For instance, "Undying Love" (featured on I Am...) is a tale of his wife's betrayal told in first person, "Rewind" (featured on Stillmatic) is a narrative in which a story is recited backwards, while on "I Gave You Power" (featured on It Was Written), Nas assumes the role of a gun who recounts brutal tales of murder and violence. Over the years Nas' style has changed significantly. In contrast to his previous work, Nasβ most recent material is distinctively socially aware and often politically inflammatory. Songs such as "I Can" (featured on God's Son) convey moral messages of black youth empowerment, while "These Are Our Heroes (Coon Picnic)" accuses several African-American celebrities of being Uncle Toms. Furthermore, controversial songs such as "My Country" and "A Message to the Feds (Fuck The Police II)" (which are featured on Stillmatic and Street's Disciple, respectively) question the conduct of the American government. Nas' views in his lyrics throughout his career have made references to Islam and the Five Percent Nation..
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Nas Lyrics
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No doubt cop glocks from the dread fuck the weedhouse
Yo elegance hate females with no intelligence
Embezzlement got big boys behind the metal fence
Merrill Lynch it's your life Crist alright
Vince on ice sex chicks all types
General status smoothness mixed with malice
Who want what from more moneys I want a cut
Extortin' start from the corner step on us up
Sixty inch screen laserdisc with the beam
It's my life I'm holding the dice don't intervene
I send a team to smash out your whole plans
No cold hands liquid or hunger to hold grands
From state bids to large cats who lace cribs
It's Firm Biz, y'all know what time it is
I'm talking Firm Biz to you baby
(Firm, Firm Biz)
Talking bout the Firm, that is
(Firm, Firm Biz)
I'm talking Firm Biz to you baby
(Firm, Firm Biz)
Talking bout the Firm, that is that is
That is that is Firm Biz
Peep the stee, creepin with AZ
Be-12's crazy I ball with the firm's first lady
I brawl with those who hate me
Make me spray I all, hoping for the day I fall
Never that though Black 4 4's for fedz
Like Donnie Brascoe so peep the cappos
Who mack most splash it up with lactose
Pretty thug style, I blow you out slug style
Bent in the Caddy Coupe me and daddy duke
He schooled me on how to stand on my own two
He said, "Son it's all kinda shit you gon' go through
Either you gon' make it or you gon' fall too"
Now we headline tours remember me
I told you that the world was yours, married to the Firm laws
Esco bless flows y'all know me
Laced in the Sony Firm be the hottest click to blow G
I'm talking Firm Biz to you baby
(Firm, Firm Biz)
Talking bout the Firm, that is
(Firm, Firm Biz)
I'm talking Firm Biz to you baby
(Firm, Firm Biz)
Talking bout the Firm, that is that is
That is that is Firm Biz
My pops uesd to warn me never fall victim to the horny
Keep the pussy tight stay that bitch
If I'm gon' fuck lay that dick
Tony get him for his chips and pray he push a six
Now I got game to make the thuggish niggas scream my name
Hope the panties drop only if I cop
The baby blue drop gotta keep my wrist iced
The baddest bitch, yeah the sex is alright
Lace 'em all night going to the crib
Jumping out the range in the iceberg tights
Yeah, I know about the five and its one shut eye
360 wave spinning cat thinkin' he Nas
From now 'til the day we shinin' keep my diamond
Esco with me in the E reclining top dogs
The illest duo since the Boss name was Hugo
AZ Firm trio stay on the lee low
I'm talking Firm Biz to you baby
(Firm, Firm Biz)
Talking bout the Firm, that is
(Firm, Firm Biz)
I'm talking Firm Biz to you baby
(Firm, Firm Biz)
Talking bout the Firm, that is that is
That is that is Firm Biz
The lyrics in NAS feat AZ & Foxy Brown's song Firm Biz, are about the life of luxury that comes with being a part of the Firm, a powerful organization of elite criminals. The first verse speaks to the digital age, with the reference to CD laced digital readout and glocks replacing weed in the weedhouse. The second verse speaks to the wealth and status that comes with being a member of the Firm, with trips to Dallas and the building of a pool in the palace. The third verse speaks to the power and violence that comes with being a part of the organization, with the threat of smashing out plans and extorting money. The fourth verse speaks to the personal struggles and sacrifices that come with being a part of the Firm, with the references to resisting temptation, falling victim to the horny, and having to make difficult choices.
The first interesting fact about the song is that it was released on the soundtrack to the movie The Firm, in which Tom Cruise plays a recent law school graduate who becomes involved with a prestigious law firm that turns out to be corrupt. The second interesting fact is that the song features three of the most prominent rappers of the 1990s, NAS, AZ, and Foxy Brown. The third interesting fact is that the song has a catchy hook that repeats the phrase "Firm Biz" several times throughout the song. The fourth interesting fact is that the song has a fast-paced, upbeat tempo that matches the lyrics' tone of boastfulness and bravado. The fifth interesting fact is that the song references various forms of luxury, such as Merrill Lynch, pool building, and designer clothes. The sixth interesting fact is that the song features several references to violence and criminal behavior, such as cop glocks and extortin'. The seventh interesting fact is that the song's lyrics have been praised for their vivid descriptions and attention to detail. The eighth interesting fact is that the song was one of the most popular tracks on the soundtrack to The Firm. The ninth interesting fact is that the song's themes of wealth and power align with the themes of the movie The Firm. The tenth interesting fact is that the song has a prominent use of the phrase "that is that is Firm Biz," which has become a popular meme in recent years.
Chords are not applicable to this song as it is a rap song.
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The six ease out CD laced digital readout
The six speakers provide great sound quality along with a digital display for the CD player.
No doubt cop glocks from the dread fuck the weedhouse
Without a doubt, we buy our guns from the most intimidating characters in the neighborhood, and we don't care if they're involved in the drug trade.
Yo elegance hate females with no intelligence
I appreciate graceful women, and I have no time for those without wit and wisdom.
Embezzlement got big boys behind the metal fence
Stealing large sums of money will result in serving serious jail time.
Merrill Lynch, it's your life Crist alright
Your finances and investments are in good hands with Merrill Lynch, so don't worry.
Vince on ice sex chicks all types
I have a luxurious lifestyle and can have any woman I desire.
General status smoothness mixed with malice
My reputation is that of a suave and sophisticated person, but I can also be dangerous and cruel when provoked.
Trips to Dallas built a pool in my palace
I took several successful business trips to Dallas and was able to afford building a swimming pool in my luxurious home.
Who want what from more moneys I want a cut
I don't care who wants what, as long as I get my share of the profits.
Extortin' start from the corner step on us up
We begin extorting money right from the street corner and work our way up to larger targets.
Sixty inch screen laserdisc with the beam
I have an impressive 60-inch TV and a laser disc player with top-notch picture quality.
It's my life I'm holding the dice don't intervene
I'm in control of my life and will not allow anyone to interfere or dictate my choices.
I send a team to smash out your whole plans
I have a group of people who can destroy your entire plan or operation.
No cold hands liquid or hunger to hold grands
My associates have no fear or hesitation in taking whatever money or assets are necessary.
From state bids to large cats who lace cribs
We're involved in everything from small scale state contracts to large-scale deals with wealthy individuals and their extravagant homes.
It's Firm Biz, y'all know what time it is
We represent the Firm, and everyone knows who we are and what we're capable of.
Peep the stee, creepin with AZ
Check out my street style as I hang out with AZ.
Be-12's crazy I ball with the firm's first lady
My car is a powerful and impressive Be-12, and I spend time with the leader of the Firm's women.
I brawl with those who hate me
I fight those who dislike or are opposed to me.
Make me spray I all, hoping for the day I fall
Others wish for my downfall, but I'll fight back with force if necessary.
Never that though Black 4 4's for fedz
I won't be taken down easily, and will use powerful guns like a black 4 4 to defend myself against law enforcement.
Like Donnie Brascoe so peep the cappos
Like the character Donnie Brascoe, I'm playing a double-agent role and working alongside the Firm's top leaders.
Who mack most splash it up with lactose
Those who are most charming and successful throw lavish parties and can afford to indulge in expensive treats like dairy products.
Pretty thug style, I blow you out slug style
I have a handsome yet tough demeanor, and am not afraid to use my gun if necessary.
Bent in the Caddy Coupe me and daddy duke
I'm riding in a luxury Cadillac Coupe with my father, who is mentoring and teaching me important life lessons.
He schooled me on how to stand on my own two
My father taught me how to be self-sufficient and independent.
He said, "Son it's all kinda shit you gon' go through
My father warned me that life can be tough and unpredictable.
Either you gon' make it or you gon' fall too"
My father reminded me that success is not guaranteed, and that I may face failure and hardship on the road to achieving my goals.
Now we headlining tours, remember me
We're now famous and successful enough to be the headlining act on music tours, and I want to be recognized and remembered for my work.
I told you that the world was yours, married to the Firm laws
I always believed that I could conquer the world, and I've remained loyal to the rules and principles of the Firm.
Esco bless flows y'all know me
I'm known for my amazing rhyming skills and style.
Laced in the Sony Firm be the hottest click to blow G
Associated with the Sony Firm, we are the most popular group to hit the music scene.
My pops uesd to warn me never fall victim to the horny
My father advised me not to make rash decisions or act impulsively in matters of the heart.
Keep the pussy tight, stay that bitch
Women should maintain their self-respect and dignity, and not give in to every man's advances.
If I'm gon' fuck, lay that dick
If I'm going to have sex, I'll do it with confidence and skill.
Tony get him for his chips and pray he push a six
We'll rob someone for their money and hope they drive a luxury car like a Rolls Royce.
Now I got game to make the thuggish niggas scream my name
I now have the necessary skills and connections to impress even the most hardened gangsters and make them respect me.
Hope the panties drop only if I cop
I hope to seduce women and have them be attracted to me, but only if I genuinely care for them.
The baby blue drop, gotta keep my wrist iced
I drive a beautiful baby-blue convertible and keep my watch sparkling and expensive looking.
The baddest bitch, yeah the sex is alright
I'm with the hottest woman around, but the sex is only average.
Lace 'em all night, going to the crib
I'll seduce my partner and enjoy a night of passion before returning home.
Jumping out the range in the iceberg tights
I'm exiting my luxury Range Rover and wearing flashy white clothing made with fur or similar material.
Yeah, I know about the five and its one shut eye
I'm aware of the police and their cars, which have one headlight that's turned off for stealth purposes.
360 wave spinning cat thinkin' he Nas
A man with stylishly wavy hair thinks he's as cool and talented as I am.
From now 'til the day we shinin' keep my diamond
As long as we're successful and in the spotlight, I'll keep my prized diamond with me.
Esco with me in the E reclining top dogs
I'm with my friend Esco, who is also a top dog in our business, relaxing in my luxury car with reclining seats.
The illest duo since the Boss name was Hugo
We're a dynamic and impressive duo, known for our style and success, much like the famous fashion designer Hugo Boss.
AZ Firm trio stay on the lee low
Me and my two partners from the Firm prefer to keep a low profile and stay out of the public eye.
I'm talking Firm Biz to you baby
I'm discussing with you the various aspects of the business known as the Firm.
(Firm, Firm Biz)
This is the constant refrain of the song, emphasizing the dominance and importance of the Firm.
Talking bout the Firm, that is
I'm discussing the Firm, which is the main focus of this song and the center of my business pursuits and success.
That is that is Firm Biz
The culmination of the song's message and theme: we are the Firm, and we are here to stay.
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: MARY C BROCKERT, ANTHONY S CRUZ, NASIR JONES, INGA D MARCHAND, ALLEN HENRY MC GRIER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@nasaihyana
Check how pure their smiles are... Having a ball in their youthfulness... I miss these days... 22 in 97
@KDShaolinMenace
Most def
@dennistemba9588
Foxy Brown smile,hotter than sex and candle wax.
@abdihussein5254
so happy u said that.cause i was thinking the same.u don't see that this days.
@birdsascarnage
I was ten, and I miss those days lol music doesn't hit like it did. It's the closest we have to good memories of our past.
@nicholasngugi9195
the jam still hits and Dawn Robinson killed the hookπ₯π₯ππΎπ°πͺπ°πͺβ€2023
@CitySkin09
Dawn Robinson was a dime piece!!!
@alalahoward1299
music like Interscope
@geraldsmiththeg7253
Thanks for pointing Ms. Dawn. Robinson from Envouge
@jonesbunny
Yasss