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.
Itzalright
Natas Lyrics
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hey, whassup
I got my nigga in this bitch
hey nigga, these motherfuckas talkin shit
well whatchu, whatchu got ta say?
[T-N-T]
well what's up bitches, and all you hoes?
you see, G I be the T dash N to the T
and I'm down wit the are dash M to the P
so many suckas say my name, its a god damn shame
that yousa chatty ass nigga who ain't got no game
I wouldn't talk about you, and call you weak
when yo poppa smokes stuff, and yo mommas a freak
bitch boy, you know you can't fuck wit the flow
I got the fat dick trick, wit your bitch you know
and I'ma do this for my niggaz who I know in this town
and all you Brandy type niggaz just want to be down
and
[chorus]
itzalright, if you high tonight
I said itzalright, if you high tonight
I said itzalright, if you high tonight
[Esham] so get yo panties out yo ass bitch you too tight
[T-N-T]
I make the hoes say hey, every time they see me
I know niggaz deep down inside want to be me
but fuck that, I'm only out for the loot
gimme the pussy and the mic I got nuts to shoot
fuck you dumb motherfuckas wit yo one track mind
cause a nigga like me high all the time
and I just want to fuck every hoe I meet
if I can bust 2 nuts then fall asleep
i'll be straight like Jake wit the pussy to go
had the bitches work the pussy fast, work the pussy slow
and if you know a hoe like dat, you can send her my way
she be, butt naked fuckin 10 niggaz today
and
[chorus]
ah one two, tell me what's up with the flow
when I'm bustin nuts in bitches mouth I don't even know
I slap the taste out a nigga mouth who disrespect
you better check yo self before I wreck yo ass
punk nigga talk shit and ain't got no heart
but ain't never been down with the shit to start
and if you don't know me nigga lets keep it that way
'cause I might be gone off the EMJ
and all you niggaz that's killin eachother for hoes
gettin mad at the bitch for the dick she chose
you betta let that hoe go and get another to fuck
cause you just don't know who dick she sucked
[chorus]
hey, all you niggaz out there that's uptight
you betta go sit back and smoke a fat one
before a nigga smoke you
and we out
These lyrics to Natas's song Itzalright are characterised by aggressive and confrontational language, with the performers using vulgar insults and references to drug use and sexual promiscuity. The opening dialogue sets the tone for the song, with Esham asking T-N-T for his opinion on some people who are "talkin s**t". T-N-T responds in kind, addressing "bitches" and "hoes" directly and asserting his superiority over them. He suggests that those who criticise him are jealous of his success and reputation, and that he is only interested in money, sex and drugs. While the language used in these lyrics may be offensive to some listeners, it is reflective of the abrasive style of hip hop music that emerged in the 1990s, particularly in the Detroit area where Natas were based.
The chorus of the song, which repeats the phrase "itzalright, if you high tonight" several times, suggests that the performers are unconcerned with the criticisms of others and are happy to indulge in drug use as a way of escaping from their problems. The final refrain, "hey, all you niggaz out there that's uptight you betta go sit back and smoke a fat one before a nigga smoke you", is a further indication of the confrontational nature of the lyrics and the aggressive posturing of the performers. Overall, Natas's song Itzalright is a reflection of the raw, unfiltered energy of early 90s hip hop and the confrontational attitudes of its performers.
Line by Line Meaning
hey, whassup
Esham is greeting his friend
I got my nigga in this bitch
Esham has brought his friend with him to the location
hey nigga, these motherfuckas talkin shit
Esham's friend is being insulted by some people and he's bringing it to his attention
well whatchu, whatchu got ta say?
Esham is asking his friend to respond to the insults directed towards him
well what's up bitches, and all you hoes?
T-N-T is addressing the people in the location
I got my hands on my nutsack so here it goes
T-N-T is showing off his confidence and readiness to face the situation
you see, G I be the T dash N to the T
T-N-T is introducing himself and his nickname
and I'm down wit the are dash M to the P
T-N-T is saying that he's affiliated with a group or gang represented by the letters M and P
so many suckas say my name, its a god damn shame
T-N-T is annoyed and disappointed that people are insulting him and talking about him behind his back
that yousa chatty ass nigga who ain't got no game
T-N-T is insulting someone who talks too much and doesn't have any skills or abilities
I wouldn't talk about you, and call you weak
T-N-T is saying that he wouldn't insult someone for no reason
when yo poppa smokes stuff, and yo mommas a freak
T-N-T is insulting someone's parents
bitch boy, you know you can't fuck wit the flow
T-N-T is saying that his rapping skills are unbeatable
I got the fat dick trick, wit your bitch you know
T-N-T is boasting that he's good in bed and can satisfy women
and I'ma do this for my niggaz who I know in this town
T-N-T is saying that he's rapping for his friends in the location
and all you Brandy type niggaz just want to be down
T-N-T is saying that some people just want to fit in and be accepted, even if it means pretending to be someone they're not
itzalright, if you high tonight
The chorus is saying that it's okay to be intoxicated or high
so get yo panties out yo ass bitch you too tight
Esham is insulting someone for being too uptight and anxious
I make the hoes say hey, every time they see me
T-N-T is saying that he's attractive and charming to women
I know niggaz deep down inside want to be me
T-N-T is saying that some men admire and envy his lifestyle and success
but fuck that, I'm only out for the loot
T-N-T is saying that he's only interested in making money
gimme the pussy and the mic I got nuts to shoot
T-N-T is saying that he wants to have sex and make music
fuck you dumb motherfuckas wit yo one track mind
T-N-T is insulting people who are narrow-minded and don't expand their thinking
cause a nigga like me high all the time
T-N-T is saying that he's usually under the influence of drugs or alcohol
and I just want to fuck every hoe I meet
T-N-T is saying that he's promiscuous and desires to have sex with many women
if I can bust 2 nuts then fall asleep
T-N-T is saying that his sexual stamina is high and he wants to rest after having sex
i'll be straight like Jake wit the pussy to go
T-N-T is saying that he's ready to move on to the next sexual partner
had the bitches work the pussy fast, work the pussy slow
T-N-T is saying that he enjoys different sexual positions and techniques
and if you know a hoe like dat, you can send her my way
T-N-T is asking others to introduce him to women who fit his sexual expectations
she be, butt naked fuckin 10 niggaz today
T-N-T is saying that he's willing to engage in group sex with multiple partners
ah one two, tell me what's up with the flow
T-N-T is asking for feedback on his rap performance
when I'm bustin nuts in bitches mouth I don't even know
T-N-T is saying that he's having casual and random sexual encounters
I slap the taste out a nigga mouth who disrespect
T-N-T is saying that he's willing to fight and physically harm those who insult him
you better check yo self before I wreck yo ass
T-N-T is warning others to be careful and not to provoke him
punk nigga talk shit and ain't got no heart
T-N-T is saying that some people are acting tough but are actually weak and cowardly
but ain't never been down with the shit to start
T-N-T is saying that some people talk about things they've never done or experienced
and if you don't know me nigga lets keep it that way
T-N-T is saying that he prefers to keep his enemies at a distance and avoid conflicts
‘cause I might be gone off the EMJ
T-N-T is saying that he might be under the influence of drugs and not be in control of his actions
and all you niggaz that's killin eachother for hoes
T-N-T is criticizing people who are fighting and competing over women
gettin mad at the bitch for the dick she chose
T-N-T is saying that men should not blame women for their sexual choices and preferences
you betta let that hoe go and get another to fuck
T-N-T is advising men to move on and find other sexual partners instead of obsessing over one woman
cause you just don't know who dick she sucked
T-N-T is saying that women have the right to have multiple sexual partners and men should not judge them for it
itzalright, if you high tonight
The chorus is repeating the message that it's okay to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol
we out
T-N-T and Esham are leaving the location
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