There is at least seven artists named Natas:

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.

Booyaa
Natas Lyrics

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(Mastamind)
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

Can't hang with the rough neck shit? Use the exit
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)(4x)
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!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Natas's song "Booyaa" are a series of threats and boasts from three different rappers, all promising to come at their enemies with violence and aggression. Mastamind declares that he will "trouble shoot" anyone who gets in his way, while also reminding the listener that he has a "dirty mind" and is not to be trifled with. TNT's verse is perhaps the most menacing, with graphic descriptions of murder and grievous bodily injury, coupled with the sound of a sawed-off shotgun. Finally, Esham promises to "screw" his enemies and even suggests that he is possessed by a "killer inside." Throughout the song, the chorus repeats the phrase "boo ya" as a kind of battle cry or taunt, emphasizing the aggressive and intimidating nature of the lyrics.

Overall, "Booyaa" paints a picture of a violent and lawless world, one where survival depends on being the strongest and the most ruthless. The rappers seem to revel in their own brutality, using it as proof of their dominance and strength. The song is a powerful example of gangsta rap, a subgenre that emerged in the 1980s and 90s as a response to poverty, racism, and police brutality in urban communities. Gangsta rap often glorifies violence and criminality as a means of survival and resistance, and "Booyaa" is no exception.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm comin at ya like boo ya, I trouble shoot ya
I'm approaching you aggressively and at a fast pace, ready to solve any problems and deal severe damage if necessary.

Never had a devil step this close to ya
You've never faced someone as sinister and dangerous as me before.

Chill cause it's cool, who you lookin at fool?
Stay calm, because I'm in control. Why are you staring at me foolishly?

I do my dirt I got a dirty mind, come up off your jewels
I engage in illegal activity and have immoral thoughts. Give me your valuables.

Show me where the heads at, let me take a shot
Point out where the leaders are, and allow me to take a risk and attempt to remove them from power.

Trouble's what ya got 'round the block at my spot
My area is where all the problems and conflicts exist.

Drop dead basehead as I sing my slang
In the presence of a drug addict, I'll speak in my own profane street language.

Can't hang with the rough neck shit? Use the exit
If you can't handle my violent and crude behavior, leave immediately.

Be out my house as I make this house my home
Leave my territory while I establish it as my own environment.

I'm comin' from the zone where the bad guys roam
I hail from a place where criminals and miscreants are prevalent.

Life after death can it be?
Is there a possibility of existence after one has passed away?

You're blind cause you can't see me
You're ignorant and oblivious to me or to what's actually happening.

Comin at ya like
I'm attacking you swiftly and without warning.

Boo ya, comin at ya like boo ya
I'm arriving abruptly and fiercely, just like my catchphrase suggests.

Boo ya baby
I'm bringing a rough and tough attitude to the table.

Comin at 'cha like boo
I'm approaching you in a rough and aggressive manner, like my catchphrase suggests.

"Boo!" boo "Boo!" boo "Boo!"
I'm shouting the sound 'boo' rhythmically and repeatedly, emphasizing my approach.

Swish, Boom! clear the fuckin' room
There will be swift and loud violence occurring in the area, so evacuate quickly.

Sawed off shotgun Natas coming soon
I'm bringing a deadly and illegal firearm with me, and will arrive quickly and without warning.

In the book I gives a fuck about your crew
I don't care about any organization or group you might belong to- I'm a law unto myself.

TNT's comin at 'cho ass like boo!
I'm assaulting you just like the sound 'boo,' and it's going to be explosive and dangerous.

Body snatcha comin atcha if I catch ya
If I catch you, I'll kill you and dispose of your remains unexpectedly.

I'm a gat 'cha and just ratta tat tat cha
I'm going to repeatedly shoot and kill you with my firearm.

It's like that ch'all, "That ch'all", that ch'all "That ch'all"
It's going down just like that, understand that- no questions.

Just pass me the motherfuckin' gat ch'all
Give me the damn gun, and don't say a word.

And let me unload the clip and check a nigga for his grip
I need to empty the bullets in the gun and verify someone's ownership of it.

Cause this script is comin quick and don't trip
This action will happen rapidly, so don't lose your nerve or stumble.

Comin atcha like
I'm approaching you with explosive force and aggression.

Comin atcha like boo ya
My approach will be sudden and fierce, just like my catchphrase suggests.

Motherfucker I'ma do ya
You're going to be tortured and possibly killed by my hands.

And let the hollow points run right through ya
My bullets will penetrate and pass straight through your body.

I never knew ya, so I'm gonna screw ya
I have no connection or relationship to you, and I'm going to cause you harm as a result.

Kick the voodoo and stick a pin straight through ya
I'll use superstitious practices and pierce you with a sharp object.

I gotta break him off, biggie biggie break him off
I need to remove someone from a position of power, and I'm going to do it in a big way.

Pops on my dick, wanna murder me I shake him off
Someone is trying to kill me, and I'm actively avoiding that person.

And fuck the klans man, come and take a chance man
I'm antagonizing a white supremacist group, daring them to make a move against me.

Ride with a psycho just like Michael
I'm unbalanced and crazy, similar to the character Michael Myers from a popular horror movie franchise.

And if I hit him up, then I gotta get him up
If I injure someone severely, I'll probably have to kill them as well.

Boo ya, boo ya, boo ya, lit him up
My violent attack was successful, and now the target is incapacitated or dead.

Watch out for the killer inside me comin atcha like
Be aware that there's a dangerous and murderous person lurking within me, and I'm heading towards you swiftly.

Boo ya baby!
I have a tough and ruthless persona that I'm bringing to this situation.

Boo Ya, I bring it right to ya!
I'm approaching you aggressively and directly, just like my catchphrase suggests.

Boo ya! boo ya!
I'm shouting my catchphrase over and over again- expect danger and violence.

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