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.
Oh My God
Natas Lyrics
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[TNT]
Tony Montana, I shot up a body in Atlanta
Dump that bitch in the river it don't matter
Still make moves on the street it don't stop
Still got the connects for the guns and crack rocks
Never talk about weed on your Bernie Mack cellular
Connect with E, I got some D on the scale
Niggas been gettin mad since Boomin Words From Hell
And I got that drug parephenalia
Deep down and we affiliated
We often imitated but we're never duplicated
T.N.T you know me, I'm on the east side
And my gat's on my side when it's time to ride
[Esham]
Oh my god, he's got a gun.....Oh my god he's got a gun
(I'm bout to bust yo ass)
Oh my god, he's got a gun......Oh my god, he's got a gun
[T.N.T]
Oh my god he's got a gun so don't be surprised
When I bust this muthafucka right in front of your eyes
So nigga I stay psyched
Cause every dumb nigga that I know out here is strapped
And he'll shoot your ass at the drop of a dime
It's kill or be killed, that's the state of mind
With no worries in they eyes but time for the crime
Cause half these muthafuckas on this planet is blind
Ya see Natas is Satan, I didn't want to yell it
But N-A-T-A-S is how us niggas spell it
Last time I said Fuck the whole world ya didn't hear me
Now I'm whippin out the mac to make you punk niggas fear me
[Esham]
Oh my god, he's got a gun......Oh my god, he's got a gun
(I'm bout to blast yo ass)
Oh my god, he's got a gun...... Oh my god, he's got a gun
The lyrics to Natas's song "Oh My God" depict a violent and dangerous lifestyle. The first verse, performed by TNT, describes his involvement in criminal activity, including murder and drug trafficking. He boasts about his connections and his ability to elude the authorities. He also warns against discussing illegal activities over the phone. The chorus, delivered by Esham, is a repeated exclamation of surprise and fear about someone with a gun.
In the second verse, TNT further emphasizes the importance of being armed and prepared for violence. He suggests that everyone he knows is carrying a weapon and willing to use it, painting a picture of a society in which violence is rampant and almost expected. He also references the name of the group, Natas, which is Satan spelled backward, hinting at their apparent embrace of evil or dark forces. Ultimately, the song is a chilling portrayal of life on the streets, where danger and violence are constant companions.
Line by Line Meaning
Tony Montana, I shot up a body in Atlanta
I, TNT, am like Tony Montana, having shot and killed someone in Atlanta
Dump that bitch in the river it don't matter
I don't care about disposing of the body, I'm still going to conduct business on the streets
Still make moves on the street it don't stop
I'm still carrying on with my dealings on the streets, regardless of any obstacles
Still got the connects for the guns and crack rocks
I still have the contacts to obtain guns and drugs
Niggas hate my style cause my style's irregular
My unpredictable nature bothers others
Never talk about weed on your Bernie Mack cellular
It's unwise to discuss drugs on your phone, as it can be traced back to you
Connect with E, I got some D on the scale
I am connected to someone named E, and have some drugs to sell
Niggas been gettin mad since Boomin Words From Hell
People have been angry with me since my previous album
And I got that drug parephenalia
I have drug paraphernalia in my possession
Deep down and we affiliated
We are closely associated with one another
We often imitated but we're never duplicated
People try to copy us but they will never be as unique
T.N.T you know me, I'm on the east side
My name is TNT and I'm from the east side
And my gat's on my side when it's time to ride
My gun is always on my side when I have to go out and deal with situations
Oh my god he's got a gun so don't be surprised
You shouldn't be shocked if I pull out a gun, as it's common in this environment
When I bust this muthafucka right in front of your eyes
I'll shoot someone in front of you without hesitation
Every dumb nigga that I know out here is strapped
Everyone I know carries a gun in this area
It's kill or be killed, that's the state of mind
Survival of the fittest is the mindset around here
With no worries in they eyes but time for the crime
People are unbothered by the crimes they commit, and only focus on timing
Cause half these muthafuckas on this planet is blind
A large percentage of people are naive and unaware of the dangerous environment they live in
Ya see Natas is Satan, I didn't want to yell it
Natas is an acronym for Satan, but I didn't want to explicitly state it
But N-A-T-A-S is how us niggas spell it
We spell Natas with those specific letters
Last time I said Fuck the whole world ya didn't hear me
My previous statement of 'Fuck the whole world' was not taken seriously
Now I'm whippin out the mac to make you punk niggas fear me
Now I'm pulling out my gun to make others afraid of me
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JEFFREY ALEXANDER BULL, HAYDEN MICHAEL JENSEN, ADAM STIPP JONES
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