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.
Forever Fly
Natas Lyrics
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[Esham] N-A-T-A-S Will never die forever I fly
U-n-h-o-l-y sing another wicket lullaby
When I kick it bitches know they bite it, want to murder my
Style's been terror in the aisles don't question why
Thunder falls from the sky when the demons cry
I main murder your idol,Mc. homocidal
Finished him off and flew away with your title
I think you best be going and read your Holy Bible
Before you get bloody from my shotgun rifle
(Mastamind) Now you see me, now you don't
Never could be touched, hit you with the football with the rush
Silence of your ass make you all hush
You gotta brawl with us to stall us, we call y'all bluff
(bitch) I'm the man, king of the land
I feel the wind and the rain and the lightning from my hand
Join the odyssey, deep as the goddess of the sea
Natas, probably the gods of the streets
N-A-T-A-S will never die,
Forever I fly
Masta M-i-n-d sing another wicket lullabye
When I kick it bitches know they bite want to murder my
Styles been terror in the aisles don't question why
[T-N-T] My AK shots bust loud at night
I run up on the stage and I'm grabbing the mic
I be the one that bust your dome with the chrome until your g's all roam
Like your cell phone burning up your ozone
The microphone, prone to get blown, for real it's on
I rock a stadium, a dome
My advice to you is don't play me when alone
Cause N-A-T-A-S will never die and this is known
N-A-T-A-S will never die, forever I fly
They tell me T-N-T kick another wicket lullabye
When I kick it bitches know they bite it want to murder my
Styles been terror in the aisles don't question
Why why why why why why why why
The lyrics of Natas's song Forever Fly are intense and full of vivid imagery. The song is a collaboration with Masta Mind and T-N-T, and all three of them bring their unique style to the mix. The song starts with Esham declaring that N-A-T-A-S (which stands for Niggaz Against The System) will never die, and he will forever fly. He talks about his style being consistent in terrorizing the aisles, and to question why would be foolish. He boasts about his lyrical prowess, and how he can murder anyone's idol in the rap world.
Mastamind joins in and talks about his untouchable nature. He claims that his football skills are so sharp that he can hit people with it and silence them. He asserts that they need to brawl with Natas to even stand a chance against them. The final verse is delivered by T-N-T, and he talks about his ability to bust rhymes and heads with his AK-47. He warns others not to cross him when he is alone, and acknowledges that Natas will never die.
The song is filled with references to violence, death, and destruction. The group is unapologetically aggressive and has a menacing tone throughout the song. The lyrics suggest that the group is not afraid to face anyone and is confident in their abilities. The song stands out for its nihilistic attitude and the raw energy brought to it by each artist.
Line by Line Meaning
N-A-T-A-S will never die,
The group N-A-T-A-S will always exist and continue to create music
Forever I fly
Forever soaring, continuing to make music without bounds
Masta M-i-n-d sing another wicket lullabye
Masta Mind sings another dark and twisted lullaby
When I kick it bitches know they bite want to murder my
When I rap, people either want to imitate or kill me because of my unique style
Styles been terror in the aisles don't question why
My music style has been able to create chaos and fear among the crowds, without any explanation
My AK shots bust loud at night
My gunshots create loud noise at night
I run up on the stage and I'm grabbing the mic
I take control of the stage when I perform
I be the one that bust your dome with the chrome until your g's all roam
I am the one who will shoot you in the head with a chrome gun until your gang members scatter
Like your cell phone burning up your ozone
Similar to a cell phone burning the ozone layer, I am causing destruction with my actions
My advice to you is don't play me when alone
I advise you to not listen to my music alone because it can be dangerous to your psyche
They tell me T-N-T kick another wicket lullabye
People request T-N-T to create another eerie and menacing song
Why why why why why why why why
Asking why the music causes mayhem and confusion
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Lorraine Alvarado
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