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.
Natas
Natas Lyrics
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Police say tony was drinking with a 19 year old friend
Smoking marijuana & listening to songs about suicide when he killed
Himself. It's the 3rd fatal case of teenage russian roulette this year
Original mad mad mad mad man natas [x4]
[Mastamind]
I'd rather give ya indigestion
Do you believe in god is the question?
What the hell's going on?
I smell something wrong
They wishing for death for me hoping this wicketness don't last long
24/7 one more step away from heaven
In my journey through hell the devil got me bailing
Fuck it catch me if you can kill me like a man
If I got my finger on the trigger ya life's in my hands
When I 1st came runnin' up on yo ass whut'd you think I would do to you?
Boo mutha fucka let my voodoo run through you
If ya eyes are blind, 666 is the sign
Stupid punks can't fuck with a mastamind
[chorus]
[T-N-T]
Police & preachers after me from state to state
Fuck the world they find I fill it with nothing but hate
Prosocute me and they will, jury my vision is blurry
How many died from the rhymes I've crucifed?
Nigga It's alright if you die tonight
Superman don't understand I'm the kryptonite
Whether I'm dead or alive how will I survive
If you wanna meet god tell me who wanna die
Nigga don't be scared just be prepared
Once the bullets hit my dome I'll see you there
Heaven or hell don't matter in the afterlife
Cauze we all gonna die so no need to cry
[chorus]
[Esham]
I'm commin through It's the crew with the voodoo
Fuck Jim Holly I don't give a fuck what you do
You punk bitch I'ma buck, buck ya body lay
And god don't fuck around this way
I'm comin' straight from the boondocks
I'm suicidal or am I homicidal with the glocks cocked?
I yell shells to the forehead
I scream blaz4me & now 10 suicidal dead
I recommend some psychiatric
If ya comtemplating suicide I'm down for the murder ride
I still do what I feel too
And I'm all the way real bitch God's gonna kill you
[chorus]
"Welcome to the unpleasant world of NaTaS
The Detroit based rap band who've invented thier own genre...suicidalism"
"It's basically a Satan in reverse, it is Satanic
It is Satanic, I don't care how you spell it, It's Satanic"
The song Natas by Natas is a dark and intense rap that explores themes of death, suicide, and violence. The lyrics begin with a news report about a fatal case of teenage Russian Roulette and then delve into the thoughts and emotions of the three rappers, Mastamind, T-N-T, and Esham.
Mastamind questions the existence of God and expresses his belief that he is one step away from heaven or hell. He challenges anyone who wishes harm upon him to try and take his life, boasting that he holds the power of life and death in his hands. T-N-T continues the theme of death and violence, declaring that he fills the world with hate and has crucified people with his rhymes. He taunts his enemies, telling them that he is the kryptonite to their Superman, and welcomes death as a doorway to meet God. Esham, the last rapper, expresses his suicidal and homicidal tendencies, actively seeking out murder and inviting others to join him.
The song's themes and lyrics are dark and disturbing, delving into taboo subjects related to death and suicide. However, the lyrics are also a commentary on the rapper's harsh lived realities and the experiences of growing up in impoverished areas, where violence and death are all too common.
Line by Line Meaning
Police say tony was drinking with a 19 year old friend
Tony was said to be drinking with a 19-year-old friend according to the police.
Smoking marijuana & listening to songs about suicide when he killed / Himself.
Tony was smoking marijuana and listening to songs about suicide when he killed himself.
It's the 3rd fatal case of teenage russian roulette this year
This year marks the third fatal case of teenage Russian roulette.
Can't let the belly of the beast chew me up
I can't allow myself to be consumed by negative influences.
I'd rather give ya indigestion
I'd rather disrupt your negativity than succumb to it.
Do you believe in god is the question?
The question is whether or not you believe in God.
What the hell's going on?
What is happening is confusing and/or upsetting.
I smell something wrong
I detect something suspicious or off.
They wishing for death for me hoping this wicketness don't last long
Those around me are hoping I die soon, in hopes that the negativity will end soon.
24/7 one more step away from heaven
At any given time, I'm one step closer to death and the afterlife.
In my journey through hell the devil got me bailing
As I experience difficulties and hardships, it feels like the devil is the cause and I'm struggling to get away.
Fuck it catch me if you can kill me like a man
I'm not afraid of dying and if someone wants to kill me they should do it properly.
If I got my finger on the trigger ya life's in my hands
If I have a gun and it's aimed at you, your life is in my control.
When I 1st came runnin' up on yo ass whut'd you think I would do to you?
When I first confronted you, what did you think my intentions were?
Boo mutha fucka let my voodoo run through you
Allow the influence of my beliefs and practices to affect you.
If ya eyes are blind, 666 is the sign
If you can't see the truth, you're likely to be misled by corrupt influences.
Stupid punks can't fuck with a mastamind
I'm too intelligent and strong to be taken down by those who are foolish and weak.
Police & preachers after me from state to state
I'm being pursued by the law and religious figures across state borders.
Fuck the world they find I fill it with nothing but hate
I despise the entire world and fill it with my own negativity.
Prosocute me and they will, jury my vision is blurry
I expect to be prosecuted and if I am, I don't believe a fair judgment can be made due to my own confusion and unclear mindset.
How many died from the rhymes I've crucifed?
How many people have been negatively affected by the lyrics and message in my songs?
Nigga It's alright if you die tonight
It's acceptable for you to die tonight.
Superman don't understand I'm the kryptonite
Even Superman would struggle to overcome me because I am powerful and debilitating to those around me.
Whether I'm dead or alive how will I survive
Regardless of my status (dead or alive), survival still doesn't seem guaranteed.
If you wanna meet god tell me who wanna die
If you're looking to meet God, who is willing to die?
Nigga don't be scared just be prepared
Don't be afraid, just be ready for what's coming.
Once the bullets hit my dome I'll see you there
Once the bullets hit my head, I'll see you in the afterlife.
Heaven or hell don't matter in the afterlife
Whether I go to heaven or hell won't matter because I will be dead and in the afterlife.
Cauze we all gonna die so no need to cry
We are all going to die, so there's no use in crying about it.
I'm commin through It's the crew with the voodoo
The group is coming through and they have a strong connection to voodoo.
Fuck Jim Holly I don't give a fuck what you do
I don't care about Jim Holly or what he does.
You punk bitch I'ma buck, buck ya body lay
You're a weak, cowardly person and I'm going to kill you.
And god don't fuck around this way
God doesn't tolerate these actions.
I'm comin' straight from the boondocks
I'm coming from a rural or isolated area.
I'm suicidal or am I homicidal with the glocks cocked?
I'm either willing to die or willing to kill with my guns loaded.
I yell shells to the forehead
I shout out my intentions to shoot someone in the head.
I scream blaz4me & now 10 suicidal dead
I shout 'Blaze for Me' and, as a result, ten people have committed suicide.
I recommend some psychiatric
I suggest you need psychiatric help.
If ya comtemplating suicide I'm down for the murder ride
If you're considering suicide, I'm willing to help you down that path and commit murder.
I still do what I feel too
I continue to do what I want, despite potential negative consequences.
And I'm all the way real bitch God's gonna kill you
I'm fully genuine and God will punish those who oppose me.
Welcome to the unpleasant world of NaTaS
Welcome to the disturbing and negative world that NaTaS creates through their music.
The Detroit based rap band who've invented thier own genre...suicidalism
NaTaS is a Detroit-based rap group that has created their own genre of dark and suicidal music.
It's basically a Satan in reverse, it is Satanic
The music glorifies Satanism and presents it in a negative, reverse light.
I don't care how you spell it, It's Satanic
Regardless of how you spell 'Satanic', that's what the music is.
Contributed by Vivian J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Lorraine Alvarado
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You gotta get the lyrics for smoking and drinking