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.
Cancun
Natas Lyrics
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I feel like to a foreign land,
feel like taking it somewhere (somewhere).
Some type of foreign land, got to get away E
you know what I'm saying, what I know
Life's hard what am I supposed to do in this cold life
Only thing I really know how to do is hold mics
On the blocks or the projects
Bless the mic for Natas
Now the heat is on we got the streets warm
We'll only stop setting shit on fire when the beat is gone
Keep it strong money keep it long
With each song history is born we da wrong
Cats to collapse so what the beef is on
Never cry about the pain if the game treat us wrong
Wicket world wide over seas it's on
We clock gees while they clock zees
who you sleeping on huh?
Chorus: Esham
Shake the day my seniorita mama la pita,
shake the day my seniorita, mama la pita.
[TnT]
On the cool beach of Cancun under the moon
Me and honey sipping Boone's finna go to the room
As I zoomed into the feature times rhyme with the clarity
No, I said it was all good in the land of prosperity
So I fly through the sky with a blink of an eye
Under the shade of my sombrero wouldn't think it was I
Mama see a seniorita we was smoking some reefer
She was hoping that I keep her but I'm nothin but a creaper
It gets deeper with the street sweeper
But on a day like today I just sit in back and parlay
In see-A-N, see-you-N
If you girl ain't bumping I bump her best
friend in Cancun, yo in Cancun, yo I said
in Cancun, yo yo in Cancun
Chorus
[Esham]
Mamacita seniorita
It's a black thang baby so you know it's weaker
Living the viva la coca while you slang the yoca cola
Hot like Cancun clock bank like Tommy Mottola
If you be a snake I'm a call you a boa
Constrictor till you get the pict-cha
As I squig the liquor
Drop the bigger figures
Ain't no stopping yo seniorita so tropi-co
Cop a O and drop a flow
Cop a 4 with a 4-4 your undercover love go
From to Detroit to Chicago or wherever I go
I keep my blow tighter than the hair on your hoe
Under the cherry moon down in Cancun
I'm all about the boom
Honeys know I'm about to hit the boom boom
Up in Cancun all about the boom
(Female Spanish voice to end)
The song "Cancun" by Natas features the artists Mastamind, TnT, and Esham. It portrays a desire to escape the struggles of life and head to a foreign land, suggesting Cancun as a prime destination. The song uses Spanish phrases, adding a cultural flair to the lyrics. Mastamind expresses the need to get away to a foreign land, to find some respite from "life's hard" and "cold nights." He also highlights the importance of music, stating it is the only thing he knows how to do in life. TnT's verse, on the other hand, describes a beachside holiday in Cancun with his lover. His verse introduces Spanish lines, which add to the tropical atmosphere of Cancun. He speaks of sipping on boone, smoking weed, and hooking up with his girlfriend's friend. Esham's lyrics talk about cocaine use and its seductive pull on him, exclaiming that he keeps his blow "tighter than the hair on your hoe" in Cancun.
The Chorus is in Spanish, performed by Esham's mother, and provides a rhythmic interpretation of what the artists are feeling in the foreign land - the desire to party and dance the night away. Overall, the song portrays a carefree and celebratory mood, encapsulating the spirit of Cancun as a party destination.
Line by Line Meaning
I feel like to a foreign land, feel like taking it somewhere (somewhere).
I have an urge to escape to a distant place and take my music with me.
Some type of foreign land, got to get away E you know what I'm saying, what I know
I don't have a specific location in mind, but I need to get away and you understand what I'm talking about.
Life's hard what am I supposed to do in this cold life Only thing I really know how to do is hold mics
The world is a tough place and I don't know how to cope except for expressing myself through my music.
On cold nights we the hottest On the blocks or the projects Bless the mic for Natas Now the heat is on we got the streets warm
We shine the brightest when times are tough and perform where others won't. We thank our music for bringing light to the darkness.
We'll only stop setting shit on fire when the beat is gone Keep it strong money keep it long
We won't stop making music until we can no longer produce fire. Keep hustling to guarantee financial stability for us and our families.
With each song history is born we da wrong Cats to collapse so what the beef is on Never cry about the pain if the game treat us wrong
Our music has the power to create a legacy, even if we're seen as outcasts. We don't fear our enemies, and won't show weakness even when we're mistreated.
Wicket world wide over seas it's on We clock gees while they clock zees who you sleeping on huh?
Our dope tunes have a global reach and we're making more money than our doubters. Who still doubts us?
Shake the day my seniorita mama la pita, shake the day my seniorita, mama la pita.
Celebrate the day with your girl with the rhythm of the Latin beat.
On the cool beach of Cancun under the moon Me and honey sipping Boone's finna go to the room
I'm on a romantic getaway in Cancun with my lady, sipping wine and ready to head back to our room.
As I zoomed into the feature times rhyme with the clarity No, I said it was all good in the land of prosperity
I'm feeling inspired and in sync with the moment. The land of Cancun is full of life and prosperity.
So I fly through the sky with a blink of an eye Under the shade of my sombrero wouldn't think it was I
I feel like I'm flying in the moment, and even under my sombrero no one can recognize me.
Mama see a seniorita we was smoking some reefer She was hoping that I keep her but I'm nothin but a creaper
A lady is showing interest in me, but I'm not looking for a commitment, just some fun.
It gets deeper with the street sweeper But on a day like today I just sit in back and parlay In see-A-N, see-you-N
The real danger on the streets is deeper than anyone realizes, but today I just want to relax and enjoy Cancun with my lady.
If you girl ain't bumping I bump her best friend in Cancun, yo in Cancun, yo I said in Cancun, yo yo in Cancun
If your girl isn't enjoying herself, I might end up spending the night with her friend in Cancun, just Cancun, in case you didn't hear me.
Mamacita seniorita It's a black thang baby so you know it's weaker
Latina women are attractive to me, and because I'm black, some people view my interest as a weakness.
Living the viva la coca while you slang the yoca cola Hot like Cancun clock bank like Tommy Mottola
I'm living it up with music and drugs, selling drugs like Tyco Cola. I'm hot like Cancun and cash flows like Tommy Mottola.
If you be a snake I'm a call you a boa Constrictor till you get the pict-cha As I squig the liquor
If you're fake or act shady, I'll call you out like a snake. I'll keep you trapped until the picture is clear. I take another sip from my alcohol bottle.
Drop the bigger figures Ain't no stopping yo seniorita so tropi-co Cop a O and drop a flow
Making more money than ever, with no intention of stopping. Your girl can relax and enjoy the tropical weather. Combining drugs and music to create greatness.
Cop a 4 with a 4-4 your undercover love go From to Detroit to Chicago or wherever I go
Get a powerful gun and your secret affections will be exposed. Traveling from Detroit to Chicago and all across the country.
I keep my blow tighter than the hair on your hoe Under the cherry moon down in Cancun I'm all about the boom Honeys know I'm about to hit the boom boom Up in Cancun all about the boom
I keep my drug business in check and hidden, even harsher than your girl's hair. All I care about is making music and getting laid. Exclusively focused on excitement and intensity in Cancun.
(Female Spanish voice to end)
A woman speaks in Spanish to close out the song.
Lyrics © Roba Music, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: SCOTT SANTOS, ESHAM N SMITH
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