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.
Boo Yaa
Natas Lyrics
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I'm comin at ya like boo ya, I trouble shoot ya
Never had a devil step this close to ya
Chill cause it's cool, who you lookin at fool?
I do my dirt I got a dirty mind, come up off your jewels
Show me where the heads at, let me take a shot
Trouble's what ya got 'round the block at my spot
Drop dead basehead as I sing my slang
Be out my house as I make this house my home
I'm comin' from the zone where the bad guys roam
Life after death can it be?
You're blind cause you can't see me
Comin at ya like
[CHORUS x4]
Boo ya, comin at ya like boo ya
Boo ya baby
[TNT]
Comin at 'cha like boo
"Boo!" boo "Boo!" boo "Boo!"
Boo "Boo!" boo "Boo!" boo "Boo!"
Swish, Boom! clear the fuckin' room
Sawed off shotgun Natas coming soon
In the book I gives a fuck about your crew
TNT's comin at 'cho ass like boo!
Body snatcha comin atcha if I catch ya
I'm a gat 'cha and just ratta tat tat cha
It's like that ch'all, "That ch'all", that ch'all "That ch'all"
Just pass me the motherfuckin' gat ch'all
And let me unload the clip and check a nigga for his grip
Cause this script is comin quick and don't trip
I'm comin atcha like
[CHORUS]
[Esham]
Comin atcha like boo ya
Motherfucker I'ma do ya
And let the hollow points run right through ya
I never knew ya, so I'm gonna screw ya
Kick the voodoo and stick a pin straight through ya
I gotta break him off, biggie biggie break him off
Pops on my dick, wanna murder me I shake him off
And fuck the klans man, come and take a chance man
Ride with a psycho just like Michael
And if I hit him up, then I gotta get him up
Boo ya, boo ya, boo ya, lit him up
I never knew ya, so I gotta screw ya
Watch out for the killer inside me comin atcha like
[CHORUS]
[Repeated]
Boo ya baby!
Boo Ya, I bring it right to ya!
Boo ya! boo ya!
The lyrics to Natas’ song Boo Yaa are a complex mix of aggressive bravado and grim introspection. The verses are delivered by three different rappers, each with their own distinct style and personality. Mastamind’s verse is the most menacing, with its talk of devilish intentions and dirty deeds. TNT’s verse is more playful and rhythmic, with a catchy hook and a barrage of rapid-fire rhymes. Esham’s verse is perhaps the most introspective, with its references to voodoo and inner demons. The chorus, which is repeated several times throughout the song, is a simple yet effective call to arms.
The overall theme of the song seems to be one of confrontation and power. The rappers are asserting their dominance over their foes and warning them of the consequences of crossing them. At the same time, there is a sense of vulnerability and fear that runs through the lyrics. The rappers are acknowledging their own mortality and the possibility of death or defeat at the hands of their enemies. This creates a sense of tension and unease that is heightened by the dark, ominous beat and the eerie vocal samples.
Overall, Boo Yaa is a powerful and memorable rap song that showcases the talents of Natas’ three MCs. It is an intense and uncompromising track that is guaranteed to get heads nodding and pulses racing.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm comin at ya like boo ya, I trouble shoot ya
I am approaching you aggressively and prepared to handle any issues you may have
Never had a devil step this close to ya
You have never encountered anyone as wicked or dangerous as me
Chill cause it's cool, who you lookin at fool?
Calm down, what are you staring at?
I do my dirt I got a dirty mind, come up off your jewels
I carry out illegal activities and think deviously, now give me your valuable possessions
Show me where the heads at, let me take a shot
Tell me where the drugs are so I can take some
Trouble's what ya got 'round the block at my spot
There is a lot of danger in this area where I reside
Drop dead basehead as I sing my slang
I am referring to a deceased drug addict as I use my unique language
Can't hang with the rough neck shit? Use the exit
If you cannot handle the tough lifestyle here, leave
Be out my house as I make this house my home
Get out of my residence as I settle in and claim it as mine
I'm comin' from the zone where the bad guys roam
I originate from an area where criminals and delinquents are prevalent
Life after death can it be? You're blind cause you can't see me
Is there such thing as life after death? You cannot see me because of your ignorance
Boo ya, comin at ya like boo ya
I am confronting you with force
Boo ya baby
I am bringing intense energy
Swish, Boom! clear the fuckin' room
I make a loud noise and cause everyone to leave
Sawed off shotgun Natas coming soon
I am soon going to wield and use a dangerous weapon
In the book I gives a fuck about your crew
I do not care about the group of people you associate with
TNT's comin at 'cho ass like boo!
I, TNT, am attacking and intimidating you
Body snatcha comin atcha if I catch ya
If I apprehend you, I will take your lifeless body
It's like that ch'all, 'That ch'all', that ch'all 'That ch'all'
It is how it is, accept that fact
Just pass me the motherfuckin' gat ch'all
Give me the firearm
And let me unload the clip and check a nigga for his grip
I will fire all of the bullets and force someone to release their possessions
Cause this script is comin quick and don't trip
This situation is progressing rapidly, do not lose your composure
Comin atcha like boo ya
I am attacking you intensely
Motherfucker I'ma do ya
I am going to get revenge on you and cause you harm
And let the hollow points run right through ya
I will shoot you with bullets that are designed to expand as they hit you
I never knew ya, so I'm gonna screw ya
I do not know you, so I am going to deceive and take advantage of you
Kick the voodoo and stick a pin straight through ya
I will perform a ritualistic act and harm you
I gotta break him off, biggie biggie break him off
I need to eliminate this person
Pops on my dick, wanna murder me I shake him off
This person is causing me trouble, but I am able to avoid them
And fuck the klans man, come and take a chance man
I do not like the Ku Klux Klan, come and take a risk by opposing me
Ride with a psycho just like Michael
I am similar to the fictional character Michael Myers, who is known to be deranged
And if I hit him up, then I gotta get him up
If I harm someone, I need to kill them
I never knew ya, so I gotta screw ya
I do not know you, so I am going to deceive and take advantage of you
Watch out for the killer inside me comin atcha like
Beware of my dangerous and deadly motives
Boo ya! boo ya!
I am attacking you with force
Contributed by Noah O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Joe Moffett
NATAS still hits just as hard in 2012 as it did in 94! ESHAM, TNT, Mastermind Detroit 4 Life!
Randomerz
Swish, Boom! clear the fuckin' room Sawed off shotgun Natas coming soon!!
Ryan Bulger
one of my favorate NaTaS tracks forsure!
Missy The Cat
Its all good better late then never. I bought this the day it came out at rock of ages. Ahh the memories!!!!
Missy The Cat
As I know look back at this comment I should have said ahh what "SHITTY" times.
Fargone1
Classic Natas Album Right Here!!!!!
brainwash9xoutta10
Hell YEAH!!!!!!!!!
Soluminia0G
Natas and Boo Yaa tribe should of had a colab
brainwash9xoutta10
the Reel Wicket Shit!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Doctor Fetus
best song ever