1. Detroit Acid Rap Tr… Read Full Bio ↴There is at least seven artists named Natas:
1. Detroit Acid Rap Trio Natas;
2. Argentinian stoner rock group Natas, that after the release of their first album Delmar changed its name to Los Natas;
3. Lithuanian singer Natas;
4. Hardcore/Gabber producer Robert Gilmore (aka Rob Gee). Alias for one release (12" vinyl, "The Master Plan", 1993) on Bastard Loud Records, New York City;
5. Chicagoan death/thrash metal turned crossover trio, also known as Not Us;
6. German one-man black metal performer, later known as Kriegskarthaun;
7. Black Metal from west coast of Norway, Sunnfjord Natas, descending from the band Mara.
Detroit Acid Rap Trio Natas: Esham, TNT and Mastamind defined a dark style of hardcore rap characterized by decadent motifs and heavy metal-like aggression.
Taking considerable influence from Niggaz4life-era NWA, the Detroit, MI, trio came hard on their 1992 debut album, Life After Death, to the point where their anger-exuding music alienated all but a small cult audience fascinated with their anarchic disposition and their self-termed style of "Acid Rap." On this album they rapped about the most disturbing and shocking themes imaginable, capturing the darkest corners of their burnt-out city's most horrible ghettos with their lyrics in an attempt to be as hardcore as possible. To further the impact of these lyrics, Esham self-produced the album, laying down gritty beats and making effective use of rock samples to give the album a harsher tone.
Successive albums found the trio improving their rapping and their production, as they slowly matured, moving progressively away from mere exploitation. By the end of the '90s, their music had considerably evolved in terms of not only lyrical content and delivery but also in terms of production, resulting in an innovative realization of their original intent that finally blossomed on WWW.Com (Wicket World Wide).
Before forming NATAS, group leader Esham had already established himself as a solo artist, debuting at the end of the '80s with Boomin' Words From Hell, followed by a few EPs. At this time, Esham was a student at Osborne High School in Detroit, where he eventually crossed paths with Mastamind in the tenth grade. After listening to a three-song demo tape given to him by Mastamind, Esham decided to form a group with the promising rapper and TNT, a longtime friend. The three got together and decided to call themselves NATAS as a symbol of their anarchic, evil disposition at the time, being mere teenagers. In 1992, Esham released NATAS' debut album, Life After Death, on his REEL Life Productions label. Two years later he released a similar follow-up album, Blaz4me, an album nearly as twisted and disturbing as its predecessor. Then came the dark Doubelievengod album in 1995, which found the trio moving forward artistically as well as ideologically. When NATAS released Multikillionaire: The Devil's Contract in 1997, it became clear that the group had reached a turning point. Along with Esham's accompanying Bruce Wayne: Gotham City 1987 album from the same year, Multikillionaire broadened Natas' scope, aiming for conceptualism while abandoning the exploitative elements of previous works. NATAS resurfaced in 1999 with WWW.Com (Wicket World Wide), claiming that their name was an acronym for "Nation Ahead of Time And Space" rather than Satan spelled backwards in hopes of changing their image. The album improved upon Mulitkillionaire's flaws and represented a more mature representation of the group's ambitions. Featuring live instruments where Esham used to place samples, the album's production was considerably innovative for its time, marrying a rock attitude with a rap aesthetic and garnering considerable acclaim from the underground. Following this release, both Esham and Mastamind took time off to work on solo albums in the wake of the album's success and the Detroit rap scene's sudden evolution to a substantial hotspot for up-and-coming talent.
Another Enemy
Natas Lyrics
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Cause time stopped (Fuck it) Game over (Game over)
[Esham]
When we gun this
You'll get punished
Detroit re-runs this
Don't get me confused with MC's still payin' dues
Stay in an all glass kit
Until I burn up in my casket
My carnivores dramatic
I'm sick, sicker than sick
Bitch suck my dick
I still bust all slugs and thugs
And get to fuck you to with
Don't care, yo shit's spilt
Never admit
Cause killas don't talk about the murders they commit
Come again now!
(Chorus)
(Y'all fucked us again, now watcha gone do nigga?)
Just another motherfuckin enemy
Just another motherfuckin enemy
Just another motherfuckin enemy
Just another motherfuckin enemy
[Masta Mind]
Now before you get yo ass beat
Don't ask how I'm livin' or what my religion
Niggas want me to hand the mic to the participant down and give it
Roll me to the top from a site
But I'm a all night rider type
You better be ready for war in the worst way
When you decide to fight
You can't get paid on the streets
So hold on tight, until you heat
Lookin at me like you got somethin to say
Don't even try to speak
Its killa bee kill say please
Murder really ain't no sin to me
A million motherfuckers with me
Then I call it a million enemies
Come on!
(Chorus 2X)
[Esham]
Run they mouth, from here to down south
Don't know what the fuck they talkin bout
We from Detroit got too much fuckin clouds
Stay off my route
I'm bout bout murder
No doubt
You gone clean the shower
But when you right I hail out out
[Masta Mind]
Kickin off that game
Call timeout
Young niggas gone find out
Who's supportin the braids
>From underground
And watch me climb out
I'm all about that wicket shit
I scream ?Never die!?
The game is getting stormy now
Can you win the ride?
Come on!
(Chorus 2X)
The song "Another Enemy" by Natas featuring Esham and Masta Mind is a dark and aggressive track that delves into themes of violence, revenge and street life. The lyrics are full of violent imagery and profanity, painting a picture of a world where only the strongest survive. The opening lines, "What time is it? Ain't no need to check the clock. Cause time stopped. Game over," set the tone for the rest of the song, signaling that the singers have reached a point of no return, where violence is the only option.
Esham's verse is full of boastful lines that emphasize his dominance and strength, contrasting with his vulnerability when he says, "Until I burn up in my casket." He refers to himself as a "classic" in the rap game and talks about how he spits acid, which could be interpreted as him being able to spit fire on the mic or as his words having a corrosive effect on anyone who hears them. The chorus is a call to action, asking what the singers' enemies are going to do now that they've been messed with.
Masta Mind's verse continues the theme of violence as he talks about being ready for war and not caring about murder. He references the Wu-Tang Clan's "killa bee" mantra and states that he has a million enemies. Esham comes back in at the end of the song with a verse that reinforces the danger and unpredictability of the singers, warning people to stay off their path.
Line by Line Meaning
What time is it? Ain't no need to check the clock (Fuck it)
The current situation is so bad that it has caused a time freeze and it's not worth checking the clock to know the time.
Cause time stopped (Fuck it) Game over (Game over)
The situation is so dire that everything seems to have come to an end.
When we gun this You'll get punished Detroit re-runs this Don't get me confused with MC's still payin' dues
The artist warns that anyone who opposes them will face dire consequences, and they should not be mistaken for other MCs still learning the ropes.
I'm a classic, let me spit my acid Stay in an all glass kit Until I burn up in my casket My carnivores dramatic I'm sick, sicker than sick Bitch suck my dick
The performer is confident in their unique style and is unapologetic about their belligerent lyrics, even in the face of death.
I still bust all slugs and thugs And get to fuck you to with Don't care, yo shit's spilt Never admit Cause killas don't talk about the murders they commit Come again now!
The artist boasts about their violent tendencies and keeps their illegal activities a secret, just like other killers do.
(Chorus) (Y'all fucked us again, now watcha gone do nigga?) Just another motherfuckin enemy Just another motherfuckin enemy Just another motherfuckin enemy Just another motherfuckin enemy
The chorus repeats that the singer's enemies are a frequent occurrence, and they are tired of this cycle of conflict and aggression.
Now before you get yo ass beat Don't ask how I'm livin' or what my religion Niggas want me to hand the mic to the participant down and give it Roll me to the top from a site But I'm a all night rider type You better be ready for war in the worst way When you decide to fight You can't get paid on the streets So hold on tight, until you heat Lookin at me like you got somethin to say Don't even try to speak Its killa bee kill say please Murder really ain't no sin to me A million motherfuckers with me Then I call it a million enemies Come on!
The artist advises their opponents not to ask personal questions and to prepare for a violent confrontation. They emphasize that they are always ready for war and that there is no conscience involved when committing murder.
Run they mouth, from here to down south Don't know what the fuck they talkin bout We from Detroit got too much fuckin clouds Stay off my route I'm bout bout murder No doubt You gone clean the shower But when you right I hail out out
The performer dismisses their enemies' talk and asserts that their hometown of Detroit is superior. They express their proclivity for murder with pride.
Kickin off that game Call timeout Young niggas gone find out Who's supportin the braids >From underground And watch me climb out I'm all about that wicket shit I scream ?Never die!? The game is getting stormy now Can you win the ride? Come on!
The artist warns that the game is becoming more intense and that not everybody will survive. They declare their love for their dark and wicked style but also acknowledge that they could be defeated in this stormy game.
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Written by: SCOTT SANTOS, ESHAM N SMITH
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@jayraymondmgtow4200
This track is an instant classic! Holy crap the nostalgia is real. I used to bump this as a teenager. The beat and lyrics are sick. Easily one of Natas best tracks. I wish they could come together and make another album in 2022!!
@cloudair4154
tnt died
@jayraymondmgtow4200
@Cloud Air wow really?! I didn’t know that smh. Damn. They should make a new album with the remaining members and call it TNT in memory
@LayneStaley-zl2iq
@@cloudair4154 yeah it's been over a decade.
@ICCWowner
LOVE IT
@theduhscripshunn5476
Always bumped Esham. Just now checking out NATAS. AT LEAST HEAVY.
@LayneStaley-zl2iq
Good on you.
@jumberman
Good Natas Joint Right Here,5*!!!!!
@natasninja
Still dope!
@mentholmind
good album