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.
Funeral Parlor
Natas Lyrics
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and ask JFK if flyin through the skies you can die
And all the ballers out there cookin them pies
do you even realize why we lookin so high?
It's a surprise, It's the end for us all
the hieroglyphics told mysteries on the pyramid walls
I feel the force drag me into the light
The same one who stole the life in the still of the night
(I see dead people all in my sight, even when I close my eyelids tight
with all my might.)
(I see dead people)
I often wonder, do dead men dream?
about the life they lived and all the fancy things?
about who was paid? and who was broke?
about who had the most money, ho's and dope?
about that one nigga who just couldn't cope
life came down crashin like a nigga on a ski slope
Can I rock this one for Redd Fox?
I saw Biggie Smalls, I saw Tupac
I saw the nigga with the gun bust 2 shots
some of you believe me and some of you do not
(I see dead people all in my sight, even when I close my eyelids tight
with all my might.)
(I see dead people)
Check the rigamortis, cause time moves slow as a tortoise
like a virgin, like Madonna till she had little Lordis
You can't afford us Time goes fast, life's the shortest
Officially for the good green weed and coke snorters
Support us, look how far the dead brought us
2000 AD rock the funeral parlors
Dead ballers and dirt crawlers, under the surface
You must know the difference, between an angel and the serpents
(I see dead people all in my sight, even when I close my eyelids tight
with all my might.)
(I see dead people)
The lyrics of Natas’s song Funeral Parlor are of a contemplative and perhaps a foreboding nature. The song provides commentary on the human condition, with a realization that everyone, regardless of status or circumstance, will eventually face their end. The opening verse speaks of the fragility of life and how, regardless of how high one may rise or how much wealth one may accumulate, death is the great equalizer. The rapper suggests that people should be aware of this, and that we should open our eyes to the reality of life, rather than being blinded by the temporary pleasure of material things.
The second verse continues the theme of death and the afterlife. The rapper wonders if the dead dream and ponders on what they may dream about - the life they lived, their possessions, or the people they left behind. The song then takes a darker turn, touching on the issue of violence and the deaths of some of the most well-known rap figures of the time. The rapper claims to have seen Biggie Smalls, Tupac, and the person who killed them both. The last verse of the song goes on to speak about the passage of time and the drug culture in which the rapper operates.
Funeral Parlor is laden with symbolic imagery and seems to be conveying a cautionary message about the transience of life and the consequences of one's choices. The lyrics paint a bleak picture of the human experience, but the song also has an underlying sense of hope that suggests an afterlife or a higher power watching over us.
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I advise y'all to open your eyes
I recommend that you become aware of the reality of the situation
and ask JFK if flyin through the skies you can die
Remember that even the most powerful people are not immune to death
And all the ballers out there cookin them pies
Those who engage in criminal activities should be aware of the potential consequences
do you even realize why we lookin so high?
Do you understand the reasons behind our constant need to escape reality?
It's a surprise, It's the end for us all
Death is inevitable and unpredictable
the hieroglyphics told mysteries on the pyramid walls
Ancient civilizations left behind wisdom and knowledge that we can still learn from today
I feel the force drag me into the light
I am experiencing a profound sense of spirituality or enlightenment
The same one who stole the life in the still of the night
Death is an unseen force that can strike at any moment
(I see dead people all in my sight, even when I close my eyelids tight with all my might.)
I am haunted by the memories of those who have passed away
(I see dead people)
My visions of the dead continue to haunt me
I often wonder, do dead men dream?
I am curious about the experiences of those who have passed away
about the life they lived and all the fancy things?
Do they reflect on their worldly possessions and achievements?
about who was paid? and who was broke?
Do they obsess over the financial status they left behind?
about who had the most money, ho's and dope?
Do they care about material possessions and hedonistic pleasures?
about that one nigga who just couldn't cope
Do they think about those who struggled and ultimately succumbed to their pain?
life came down crashin like a nigga on a ski slope
Death can be sudden and violent, like a skier losing control on a steep slope
Can I rock this one for Redd Fox?
Can I dedicate this song to comedian Redd Foxx?
I saw Biggie Smalls, I saw Tupac
I have visions of deceased hip hop legends
I saw the nigga with the gun bust 2 shots
I recall a specific shooting incident that I witnessed
some of you believe me and some of you do not
I understand that not everyone will accept or understand my visions
(I see dead people all in my sight, even when I close my eyelids tight with all my might.)
My visions of the dead continue to plague me, even when I try to ignore them
(I see dead people)
I cannot escape my visions of the deceased
Check the rigamortis, cause time moves slow as a tortoise
The dead are frozen in time and decay slowly
like a virgin, like Madonna till she had little Lordis
Even the most innocent and pure can become corrupted by the world
You can't afford us Time goes fast, life's the shortest
Death is not something that can be avoided or bought off; life is brief and fleeting
Officially for the good green weed and coke snorters
Our music is meant for those who enjoy drugs and illegal substances
Support us, look how far the dead brought us
Our success is due in part to the influence of deceased artists and musicians
2000 AD rock the funeral parlors
Our music is appropriate for and embraced by funeral services
Dead ballers and dirt crawlers, under the surface
Our music is appreciated by those involved in underground and criminal activities
You must know the difference, between an angel and the serpents
It is important to be able to distinguish between good and evil forces in life and in death
(I see dead people all in my sight, even when I close my eyelids tight with all my might.)
My visions of the dead continue to overwhelm me and affect my daily life
(I see dead people)
My visions of the deceased persist and are a central part of my existence
Lyrics © Roba Music, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: SCOTT SANTOS, ESHAM N SMITH
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