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.
N of the World
Natas Lyrics
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I'm thinkin' to myself all these problems I'm dealin' with,
Lord knows I aint the only one feelin' it.
The world is going crazy got me caught in a whirlwind,
Like Hurricane Katrina comin' back with a girlfriend,
I'm standing on the plot, Detroit doing the Earl Flynn.
Propheices coming true, must be the end of the world,
And it make me wanna pick up a Bible and start readin' it.
Uuuuh like Master P, Oh pastor please I spit the blasphemy.
For all the niggas on the block chasin after cheese,
I'm first in Line, You after me.
I can't take it anymore, seeing dope fiends, freelapse and shakin' on the floor.
And the panic starts to set in just like before,
Who gives a fuck if the planets at war? It's the N of tha World..
[Chorus:]
What do you do when you hungry and you gotta eat,
And the only way you know to live is from the streets,
Peep, the whole situations getting deep,
I wouldn't go to sleep (Cause it's the End of the World!) x2
[T-N-T:]
It's the N of the World.
The sky is falling, I hear the gods callin, we supposed to be brawlin',
The goverments fallen, presidents cant lead.
We need to legalize weed, I'm blown off speed.
Pass me the rock sheeet.
My eyes so red that they look like the bleed, We leave by greed,
Shits so crazy, hos blow me like a category five hurricane,
They give good head, but they ain't got no brains.
Sniff cocaine to ease pain, OD'd off of Thorazaine,
I'm stiff out my mind main,
It's the end of the line, end of the road, I'm insane.
Shit, I can't take it anymore, seeing dope fiends, freelapsie and shakin' on the floor.
And the panic starts to set in just like before,
Who gives a fuck if the planets at war? It's the N of tha World..
[Chorus]
[Mastamind:]
Aw shit, the N-A-T-A-S,
The N of the World and shit is at it's craziest,
And I'm 'bout to flip right with it,
I knew it was coming like the most psychic shit.
But hey I think I'm big enough to suffocate ya',
Worldwide Murder, courtesy of mother nature.
Nah, how you gon' stop this shit?
I'm a demon whose visions are Apocoliptic.
The demon of the free world hate black people,
Damn, only the devil is that evil,
Pray your last day dont come with a boom,
NATAS, the end of the world coming soon.
Oh shit, I can't take it anymore, seeing dope fiends, freelapse and shakin' on the floor.
And the panic starts to set in just like before,
Who gives a fuck if the planets at war? It's the N of tha World..
[Chorus]
[Esham:]
Must be the end of the world cause the WicketShit is back again,
The sky is falling and the hemosphere is cracking in,
I'm thinking Tsuanmi, tha Black Oragami, I'm prayin' for my mommy,
Dont suicide bomb me,
Too much death and destruction all around me,
And I'm still in Detroit, in the hood is where you'll find me,
Quit adding to the problem and get a new solution,
The people of New Orleans are thinking Revolution.
I'm thinkin' better ways, better times, better days.
Better get your cheddar is what them hustlas used to like to say.
But we all better pray,
'Cause these motherfuckin' gas prices going up everyday.
Shit, I can't take it anymore, seeing dope fiends, freelapse and shakin' on the floor.
And the panic starts to set in just like before,
Who gives a fuck if the planets at war? It's the N of tha World..
[Chorus]
The lyrics to Natas's song N of the World are an expression of the chaos and destruction that is present in the world. The first verse is about the problems the world is facing and the feeling of being trapped in a whirlwind caused by these problems. The rapper mentions Hurricane Katrina, which devastated New Orleans and left many people homeless and without hope. He talks about standing in Detroit, feeling like the end of the world is coming and being compelled to pick up a Bible and start reading it for solutions. The chorus speaks about hunger and the struggle of the urban poor who have no choice but to live life on the streets. The second verse touches on the legalization of marijuana and the need for change in society. The third verse is about demonology and the end of the world.
The lyrics of the song showcase the problems present in today's world, such as poverty, hunger, drug addiction and government failure. The song expresses a sentiment of restlessness and despair. But there is also a hint of hope in the lyrics - an appeal to the people to make better choices and implement change.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm thinkin' to myself all these problems I'm dealin' with,
I am reflecting on the personal struggles I am facing.
Lord knows I aint the only one feelin' it.
I am aware that many others are experiencing the same difficulties.
The world is going crazy got me caught in a whirlwind,
The chaos of the world has caught me up in it.
Like Hurricane Katrina comin' back with a girlfriend,
The problems appear to be compounding in severity, like the devastation of Katrina returning with more force.
Propheices coming true, must be the end of the world,
It feels like the dire warnings of prophets are being fulfilled and it's the end of times.
And it make me wanna pick up a Bible and start readin' it.
The worsening state of the world is making me consider seeking religion for guidance.
We already in hell, so Jesus we needin' it.
The world is already like hell, so we need salvation from Jesus.
For all the niggas on the block chasin after cheese,
Many people in my community are focused on getting money by any means necessary.
I'm first in Line, You after me.
I am among the first to experience the hardships and others are following in my footsteps.
And the panic starts to set in just like before,
The sense of helplessness and panic is returning like it has in the past.
What do you do when you hungry and you gotta eat,
When you are desperate and have no other options, what can you do?
And the only way you know to live is from the streets,
When your only knowledge of survival comes from the streets and hardships.
The sky is falling, I hear the gods callin,
The world appears to be ending and the gods are calling for us to answer for our actions.
The goverments fallen, presidents cant lead.
The government has failed and the leaders are ineffective.
My eyes so red that they look like the bleed,
My eyes are red and inflamed from drug use and exhaustion.
I'm a demon whose visions are Apocoliptic.
I feel like a demon with only visions of a looming apocalypse.
Too much death and destruction all around me,
Death and destruction is prevalent in my surroundings.
Quit adding to the problem and get a new solution,
We need to stop contributing to the existing issues and instead find new solutions.
But we all better pray,
We must all turn to prayer due to the dire circumstances.
Shit, I can't take it anymore, seeing dope fiends, freelapse and shakin' on the floor.
The sight of people struggling with addiction and falling apart is too much to bear.
Who gives a fuck if the planets at war? It's the N of tha World..
As the world seems to be ending, the conflicts between countries seem insignificant.
Contributed by Elena C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Lorraine Alvarado
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You gotta get the lyrics for smoking and drinking