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.
Football
Natas Lyrics
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Ready, set, hut 1, bust ya guns
I'm the one callin' plays, hush your tongues
Must you come to us to put you down thunderous
3 niggaz with mics, comin' like there's round a hundred of us
Comin' like some out the jungle motherfuckers
Some niggaz come up on the suckers and suckers go to the gutter
What you livin' for? You ready to ride to the end of the road
Here's the info, peep the game play now feel the tempo
Now can you smoke on this while takin' it in slow
I'll rot you with the proper procedure
Runnin' through this game without a breather, wide receiver
Tryin' to come up on 7, figures that is
The harder you put your shit down the bigger it is
This has been a demonstration for Natas
Standing like a monument until the nation proper celebration
We gonna toast to we the champions
For now every fuckin' murder rider needs an anthem
(CHORUS)
Hit you with the football and blow out your brains rushin'
"Oh my God"
(Esham)
I'ma hike it, whether you like it or not
Don't get excited, I'm here to ingnite your bloodclot
The blazin' hot, knockin' out your spot
Forget me not, 'cause I pop and never drop the fuckin' rock
I want to rumble, motherfucker I ain't mumble
And I never fumble in the jungle with the bundle
Touchdown in your zone, this you can't believe
Connection, interception, I wide receive
My style blitz your whole play when I slide
Offsides, soft hides, make for more murder rides
Runnin' deprieving make for dead presidents
Never hesistant when I'm servin' you this medicine
Straight tackling the ones that won't better sen
Detroit, Michigan's best defensemen
(CHROUS)
(TNT)
4th down and 10 to go
I throw the bomb, yo
TNT's in the game
All niggaz know my name
N-A-T-A-S never drop a glock, pop a clock
Stoppin' no rest needed, I stay weeded
Situations heeded
I throw spirals and bolos at those hoes who oppose
Niggaz try to read me get they book closed
In the story niggaz get killed on the battlefield
Talkin' murder shit not doin' what they say they will
(Mastamind)
Now the warriors come out, raise your guns to that
Perhaps, you should get your shit in shape and run your laps
About the punter heard out, put ya through a work out
Natas the first stop you take, put the red alert out
Do anything to put the word out, make you the sacrifice
The game is getting stormed at night
'Cause God gonna get black tonight
(CHORUS)
The lyrics to Natas's song "Football" are about the game of football but also serve as a metaphor for the violent struggles of life. In the first verse, Mastamind calls the shots and warns others to stay in line or be put down. The three rappers of Natas come together with a force that seems like there are a hundred of them and are unafraid to take on anyone who stands in their path. The chorus features the frightening line "hit you with the football and blow out your brains rushin'". Esham comes up next and describes himself as being unstoppable and not to be messed with. He puts down his opponents and is not afraid of the consequences. In TNT's verse, he is confident and ready to take on anything. TNT is proud of his name and his allegiance to Natas. The song is suited to a tough crowd and those who are willing to put up a fight. Natas's football anthem is about being tough enough to make it to the end zone and not caring about what the opposition thinks.
Line by Line Meaning
Ready, set, hut 1, bust ya guns
The song starts with Mastamind getting ready for the game, telling everyone to get their guns out and be prepared for the challenge.
I'm the one callin' plays, hush your tongues
Mastamind is the one leading the team and he wants everyone else to stay quiet and follow his lead.
Must you come to us to put you down thunderous
The team is very confident and is challenging their opponents to come to them and face their thunderous strength.
3 niggaz with mics, comin' like there's round a hundred of us
Even though they are only three people, they are so powerful that they sound like they are a hundred people.
Comin' like some out the jungle motherfuckers
The team is coming out as strong and fierce as animals from the jungle.
Some niggaz come up on the suckers and suckers go to the gutter
Those who challenge the team are likely to lose and end up defeated.
What you livin' for? You ready to ride to the end of the road
Mastamind is asking his opponents if they are really up for the challenge, if they are willing to go all the way and take the risks.
And get wicked for show let me know when you're visit to go
Mastamind is ready to put on a great show and he is asking his opponents to let him know when they are ready to play.
Here's the info, peep the game play now feel the tempo
Mastamind is giving his opponents the information they need to understand the game and challenging them to keep up with the pace of the game.
Now can you smoke on this while takin' it in slow
Mastamind is asking if his opponents can handle the pressure of the game while staying calm and focused.
I'll rot you with the proper procedure
Mastamind is confident he has the right strategy to defeat his opponents.
Runnin' through this game without a breather, wide receiver
The team is running through the game without taking a break and using their speed to win, just like a wide receiver in football.
Tryin' to come up on 7, figures that is
The goal is to make 7 figures, or a million dollars, through their success in the game.
The harder you put your shit down the bigger it is
The more effort and work you put into something, the bigger the outcome will be.
This has been a demonstration for Natas
This song is a demonstration of the power of the team, Natas.
Standing like a monument until the nation proper celebration
The team is standing tall like a monument and will continue to do so until they are celebrated nationwide for their success.
We gonna toast to we the champions
The team is already celebrating their victory as if they have won the championship game.
For now every fuckin' murder rider needs an anthem
The team has created an anthem for themselves and anyone who wants to join them in their success.
Hit you with the football and blow out your brains rushin'
The chorus is a metaphor for the team overpowering their opponents with their strength and speed, using the football as a weapon.
I'ma hike it, whether you like it or not
Esham is ready to hike the ball and start the game, whether his opponents are prepared or not.
Don't get excited, I'm here to ingnite your bloodclot
Esham is warning his opponents not to get too hyped up, as he is going to defeat them and get their blood pumping.
The blazin' hot, knockin' out your spot
Esham is on fire and is taking out his opponents one by one.
Forget me not, 'cause I pop and never drop the fuckin' rock
Esham is warning his opponents not to forget about him, as he is unstoppable and never loses control of the ball.
I want to rumble, motherfucker I ain't mumble
Esham is ready to fight and is not afraid to speak his mind.
And I never fumble in the jungle with the bundle
Esham is confident that he will not make any mistakes and will succeed even with a lot of pressure.
Touchdown in your zone, this you can't believe
Esham is scoring a touchdown in his opponents' zone and they can hardly believe what just happened.
Connection, interception, I wide receive
Esham is making a connection with his teammates, and is ready to catch the ball and prevent interceptions when needed.
My style blitz your whole play when I slide
Esham's style is like a blitz, overpowering his opponents and taking them out of the game.
Offsides, soft hides, make for more murder rides
Esham warns his opponents not to cheat or take it too easy, as this will only lead to more defeats and losses.
Runnin' deprieving make for dead presidents
Esham is running towards his goal, which will lead to making a lot of money (dead presidents).
Never hesistant when I'm servin' you this medicine
Esham is always confident and never hesitant when dealing with his opponents, like a doctor giving out medicine to a patient.
TNT's in the game
TNT has entered the game and is ready to play.
All niggaz know my name
TNT is very well-known and respected in the game.
N-A-T-A-S never drop a glock, pop a clock
TNT is confident that Natas will never drop the ball and always come out strong in the game.
Stoppin' no rest needed, I stay weeded
TNT doesn't need to rest, as he is always prepared and relaxed
Situations heeded
TNT is always prepared for any situation that may arise in the game.
I throw spirals and bolos at those hoes who oppose
TNT is throwing spirals (passes) and bolos (tackles) at anyone who challenges him.
Niggaz try to read me get they book closed
TNT is so unpredictable and skilled that his opponents cannot keep up or understand his moves.
In the story niggaz get killed on the battlefield
In this game, losing can mean getting killed, metaphorically on the battlefield.
Talkin' murder shit not doin' what they say they will
Those who talk about murder and violence are not always able to back it up and follow through.
Now the warriors come out, raise your guns to that
Mastamind is calling out to his team, the warriors, to get ready and be prepared for battle.
Perhaps, you should get your shit in shape and run your laps
Mastamind is warning his opponents that maybe they should get their acts together and prepare better for the game.
About the punter heard out, put ya through a work out
The punter's strength is being talked about and he is being prepared to go through a tough workout.
Natas the first stop you take, put the red alert out
Mastamind is warning his opponents that Natas is the first team they will face and they should be prepared for a tough challenge.
Do anything to put the word out, make you the sacrifice
Mastamind is warning his opponents that he will do anything to win, even if it means sacrificing them.
The game is getting stormed at night
The game is going to be intense and violent, like a storm at night.
'Cause God gonna get black tonight
This game is going to be intense and chaotic, like God himself is getting involved and causing destruction.
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