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.

Crazytown
Natas Lyrics

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Natas!
Cocoa eyes upon me they stare
In them 2 tone gators, I'm rockin a pare
Collect collect
The telly ring is my connect
Our money ain't good get some self respect
Those times is hard
I'm still spinin by the yard

Spend all of my time treatin a nigga with a bar
TOO REEL, find an honest way to make mill
Sat in church on sunday the preacher gave me the chills
So blast for me is what my shot gun said to me
The blood stains on my shirt are red to see
(TNT)

Havin hard times, in this crazy town
Havin hard times, there's no love to be found
Havin hard times, in this crazy town
Havin hard times, there's no love to be found

Havin hard times, there's no love to be found
Makin bad decisions get you 6 feet underground
I'm scitsofranic, I'm talkin to myself I panic
Premeditated, murdered man I had to plan it
Hard to do the shit I do and get away with it
Hit you up quick and make it look like they did it
I ain't tryin to kill another brother
But sometimes niggas be losin they mothers
Fuckin mad out here, goin off that water
Makin the situation harder
Actin like they slow in the head
So I had to put him to bed
(TNT)

Havin hard times, in this crazy town
Havin hard times, there's no love to be found
Havin hard times, in this crazy town
Havin hard times, there's no love to be found

More bad that good days
Livin in my hood days
Go by slow to people ridin on doe
The fact is, 80 percent of the city is poor
Limbo low the poverty mind
Goin out of there mind
Wonder why cocaine, weed, and alcohol keep sellin
It turns breakin down mentality felon
The story that I'm tellins got me all alone yellin
Thinkin to myslef might as well go to heaven
(TNT)

Havin hard times, in this crazy town
Havin hard times, there's no love to be found
Havin hard times, in this crazy town
Havin hard times, there's no love to be found...
So many
So many
So many
So many

Man! can you believe this bitch ass nigga tryin to
stop this shit? man! all I know is I just had some

mutha fuckin turtle soup and damn threw up off that
bullshit. nigga get your mind right bitch

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Natas's song Crazytown speak to the difficult and violent environment of the rapper's hometown. He describes the tough times, the lack of love and support, and the prevalence of drugs and crime in his community. He also touches on his own struggles with maintaining his moral code and avoiding violence, despite the pressures around him.

The opening lines of the song introduce the singer's unease with someone staring at him. He notes his fashion choices, and implies that he is successful or wealthy ("rockin a pare," likely referring to expensive pair of shoes or clothing). He also references his phone as a "telly ring," indicating that he is connected and constantly in contact with other people. The line "Our money ain't good get some self respect" could refer to the singer's refusal to take dirty money or engage in illegal activity for financial gain.

As the song continues, the singer becomes more explicit about the violent nature of his surroundings. He talks about planning and carrying out a murder, and the fear and anxiety that causes him. He also laments the fact that drugs and alcohol are so prevalent and damaging, contributing to the decay of the community. The repeated refrain of "havin hard times, there's no love to be found" emphasizes the desperation of the singer's situation.

Overall, the lyrics of Crazytown paint a picture of a brutal and unforgiving environment, where survival often requires immoral or illegal actions. The singer is struggling to stay afloat in a sea of poverty and pain, and the violence and danger around him threaten to pull him under.

Line by Line Meaning

Cocoa eyes upon me they stare
The singer is being watched with piercing gazes from someone with brown eyes.

In them 2 tone gators, I'm rockin a pare
The person watching is wearing two-color alligator shoes while the singer is also wearing a similar pair.

Collect collect
The singer is saying that he is gathering riches.

The telly ring is my connect
The artist relies on his telephone to remain connected with people.

Our money ain't good get some self respect
It is shameful to engage in illegal activities to gain money.

Those times is hard
The current situation is difficult for the singer.

I'm still spinin by the yard
The singer is still making money despite the tough times.

Spend all of my time treatin a nigga with a bar
The artist spends most of his time taking care of a man in a bar.

TOO REEL, find an honest way to make mill
Honesty is key when trying to make money.

Sat in church on sunday the preacher gave me the chills
The preacher's message was powerful and had a lasting impact on the artist.

So blast for me is what my shot gun said to me
The singer's weapon encourages him to commit heinous crimes.

The blood stains on my shirt are red to see
The artist has killed someone recently and has visible bloodstains on his clothing.

Havin hard times, in this crazy town
The singer is struggling to survive in a difficult, chaotic environment.

Havin hard times, there's no love to be found
Despite his hardships, the singer cannot find any love or support.

Makin bad decisions get you 6 feet underground
Making poor choices can result in death.

I'm scitsofranic, I'm talkin to myself I panic
The artist suffers from a mental disorder that causes him to experience panic during conversations with himself.

Premeditated, murdered man I had to plan it
The artist had to plan and execute a premeditated murder.

Hard to do the shit I do and get away with it
The singer is aware that his actions are difficult to get away with.

Hit you up quick and make it look like they did it
The singer often frames others for his crimes.

I ain't tryin to kill another brother
The artist does not want to harm his fellow human beings.

But sometimes niggas be losin they mothers
Mothers in the artist's community are losing their children due to violent actions, which is tragic.

Fuckin mad out here, goin off that water
People are increasingly angry due to the scarcity of resources such as clean water.

Makin the situation harder
Violence and anger are making survival more difficult for everyone.

Actin like they slow in the head
Some people seem to be mentally impaired and act unusual.

So I had to put him to bed
The singer had to take violent actions towards someone who was acting unusually.

More bad that good days
The singer experiences more bad than good times in his life.

Livin in my hood days
The current time period is when the singer is living in a particular neighborhood.

Go by slow to people ridin on doe
Time seems to pass slowly for those that are wealthy.

The fact is, 80 percent of the city is poor
A significant portion of the city's population is living in poverty.

Limbo low the poverty mind
Poverty has a deeply negative effect on a person's mental wellbeing.

Goin out of there mind
People are losing their minds due to the strain of being impoverished.

Wonder why cocaine, weed, and alcohol keep sellin
Despite the obvious negative consequences, drugs continue to be sold for profit.

It turns breakin down mentality felon
The use of drugs can lead to self-destruction and criminal behavior.

The story that I'm tellins got me all alone yellin
The artist's story is so emotional and real that he feels like he is the only one who understands it.

Thinkin to myslef might as well go to heaven
The singer is so overwhelmed by his struggles and hardships that he considers the possibility of dying.

So many
The artist is concluding his song with a word that expresses the multitude of difficulties he has faced.

Man! can you believe this bitch ass nigga tryin to stop this shit? man! all I know is I just had some mutha fuckin turtle soup and damn threw up off that bullshit. nigga get your mind right bitch
The singer is angry at someone who is trying to stop him and ends the song with a vulgar insult.

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