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.
Rock It Deadly
Natas Lyrics
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Rock it deadly(Backwards)
(Mastamind)
Mastamind's in the house once again,
Nobody moves until the ceremony ends.
Natas has came to do a,
Double murder with mutha fuckin' trouble shootas.
Leavin' 'em dead is the choice I choose to make.
Natas are my helpers in homicide,
Come ride the death chamber but your life is the cost of the ride.
Don't worry, be happy dead and enjoy it,
Don't let me tell my enemies, I ain't to be toyed with.
I got rules to lay,
I got songs to say,
Kneel down to the sound and pray.
Name your place and day and Natas will be there,
No need for a referee 'cause Natas don't play fair.
I'ma let the nine milimeter go bang,
To me it's no thang, this ain't no game.
Usually I'm cool and calm,
But this time, I gotta let TNT drop the bomb.
Then I'll pass E the fuckin' knife,
So he can slice and dice 'em and let 'em know about Reel Life.
Rockin' it deadly with the melody of tricks,
The hard rock fiends so I gotta supply 'em a fix.
Now, is the world ready?
For Mastamind to rock it deadly.
Kick that shit(8x)
(Mastamind)
It's like somethin' you never knew and somethin' you'll never know,
I'll let it flow, I'll let it go, I'll let it show.
If it's real, the only legit shit,
It is something you can hardly deal with, can you feel it?
The rhymes will fall like rain and hits like thunder hits,
Mastamind will take yo' ass under quick.
Straight out the dark to come to shine,
Formin' rhymes is how I earn my nickels and dimes.
Rockin' it deadly, but keepin' it lively,
The sticker reads parental advisory disguises me.
As a hard ball player,
Come on y'all, wave ya hands in the air and say a prayer.
Down in Detroit is where the sound is born,
The tormented preacher is here to teach ya and warn.
About the are to the LP and M-I-N-D,
Praise the melody!
Rockin' it deadly.
First there was a dream,
Now there is reality.
(Mastamind)
If you ain't hip to the fact then listen close to this info,
While yo' prince leaves I'ma steal the show.
Here I go again and again,
On your turn tables, my looney tunes spin.
With every second of the clock, you'll feel the deadly rock,
Protect yo' ass 'cause the pitch fork is hot.
Below ground, I'ma go down,
On sucka's territories turn it to ghost town.
Fagulant and phony fools fear the fatal free style,
This goes out to every man, woman, and child.
Label me a helluva rap artist,
Livin' in darkness, searchin' for human targets.
A soul seeker, a grim reaper,
Believe everything you hear from a Reel Life speaker.
Never in death 'cause death is real,
Your unholyness told me so I rock to kill.
Flee this mutha fucka if you can't take what I wrote,
I take it to the extreme and say fuck the soft notes.
I hope your label ain't ready,
For Mastamind to rock it deadly.
Rock it deadly
Kick that shit
Rock it deadly X8
Kick that shit
Rock it deadly X10
The song "Rock It Deadly" by Natas is a chilling and ominous tribute to the group's violent and nihilistic world view. The track is delivered as a kind of manifesto of the group's ethos, with Mastamind rapping about his willingness to commit murder and the group's willingness to be violent to get what they want. The use of a repeated call to "rock it deadly" and the sense of foreboding conveyed by the dark and foreboding lyrics creates a sense of tension and unease throughout the song.
One of the recurring themes in "Rock It Deadly" is the idea of power and control. Mastamind's lyrics make it clear that he sees himself as someone who is in control of his own destiny and is willing to use violence to achieve his goals. The chorus, with its repeated call to "kick that shit," intensifies this sense of power and aggression, creating an almost tribal atmosphere in which aggression is celebrated and violence is seen as a means of asserting dominance.
Overall, "Rock It Deadly" is a potent and disturbing commentary on the darker aspects of human nature, and the ways in which violence and power can become intertwined. The song is a reminder of the dangers of embracing violence and aggression, and a call for listeners to reflect on their own capacity for violence and destruction.
Line by Line Meaning
Mastamind's in the house once again,
Mastamind is back and present in this moment.
Nobody moves until the ceremony ends.
No one is to move until the performance is complete.
Natas has came to do a,
Natas has arrived to carry out a task.
Double murder with mutha fuckin' trouble shootas.
Executing two killings with powerful weapons.
Rockin' it deadly is the path I choose to take,
I choose to take the dangerous path.
Leavin' 'em dead is the choice I choose to make.
My decision is to cause death.
Natas are my helpers in homicide,
Natas assist me in committing murder.
Come ride the death chamber but your life is the cost of the ride.
Join me in death, but know that it will come at a price - your life.
Don't worry, be happy dead and enjoy it,
Don't stress about dying, embrace it and find happiness in death.
Don't let me tell my enemies, I ain't to be toyed with.
My foes should not underestimate me and treat me like a plaything.
I got rules to lay,
I have specific principles to establish.
I got songs to say,
I have messages to convey through my music.
Kneel down to the sound and pray.
Lower yourself and pay homage to my music with prayer.
Name your place and day and Natas will be there,
Tell me when and where, and Natas will appear.
No need for a referee 'cause Natas don't play fair.
An arbitrator is not necessary because Natas does not conduct themselves ethically.
I'ma let the nine milimeter go bang,
I will fire the 9mm gun.
To me it's no thang, this ain't no game.
To me, it's not a big deal, this is not a trivial matter.
Usually I'm cool and calm,
I am typically relaxed and composed.
But this time, I gotta let TNT drop the bomb.
But now, I need to let TNT unleash destruction.
Then I'll pass E the fuckin' knife,
Next, I will give E the knife.
So he can slice and dice 'em and let 'em know about Reel Life.
He can cut them up and educate them about Reel Life.
Rockin' it deadly with the melody of tricks,
Performing lethally with cunning musical techniques.
The hard rock fiends so I gotta supply 'em a fix.
I must provide the hard rock fans with their fix of music.
Now, is the world ready?
Is the world prepared for what I have to offer?
For Mastamind to rock it deadly.
For me, Mastamind, to perform in a deadly way.
It's like somethin' you never knew and somethin' you'll never know,
It's a secret that you have never learned and never will.
I'll let it flow, I'll let it go, I'll let it show.
I will allow it to come out naturally and visibly.
If it's real, the only legit shit,
If it's genuine, it's the only valid stuff.
It is something you can hardly deal with, can you feel it?
It's something you likely can't handle, can you sense it?
The rhymes will fall like rain and hits like thunder hits,
The lyrics will flow heavily and powerfully like rain and thunder.
Mastamind will take yo' ass under quick.
I will quickly dominate and overpower you.
Straight out the dark to come to shine,
Emerging from the shadows to shine and become visible.
Formin' rhymes is how I earn my nickels and dimes.
Crafting rhymes is how I make my money.
Rockin' it deadly, but keepin' it lively,
Performing lethally, but still keeping it energetic.
The sticker reads parental advisory disguises me.
The Parental Advisory label covers and changes my true identity.
As a hard ball player,
As a tough and skilled performer.
Come on y'all, wave ya hands in the air and say a prayer.
Audience, get involved and show some enthusiasm by raising your hands and praying.
Down in Detroit is where the sound is born,
The birthplace of the music is in Detroit.
The tormented preacher is here to teach ya and warn.
The anguished spiritual leader is here to educate and caution you.
About the are to the LP and M-I-N-D,
Concerning the area of the LP and the M-I-N-D.
Praise the melody!
Applaud and appreciate the music!
First there was a dream,
First, there was an aspiration or ambition.
Now there is reality.
And now, that dream has become a reality.
If you ain't hip to the fact then listen close to this info,
If you are not aware of the truth, pay attention to this information.
While yo' prince leaves I'ma steal the show.
When your leader departs, I will take over and dominate the performance.
Here I go again and again,
I will repeat my actions and do it again and again.
On your turn tables, my looney tunes spin.
My music spins on your turn tables like a crazy cartoon.
With every second of the clock, you'll feel the deadly rock,
Each second that passes, you will experience the lethal impact of the music.
Protect yo' ass 'cause the pitch fork is hot.
Guard yourself because the fork is hot and dangerous.
Below ground, I'ma go down,
I will descend beneath the surface.
On sucka's territories turn it to ghost town.
On the opponents' territories, I will cause them to become lifeless ghost towns.
Fagulant and phony fools fear the fatal free style,
The insincere and fraudulent individuals are afraid of the deadly free style.
This goes out to every man, woman, and child.
This message reaches every single person.
Label me a helluva rap artist,
Classify me as an outstanding rap performer.
Livin' in darkness, searchin' for human targets.
Existing in darkness and hunting for human targets.
A soul seeker, a grim reaper,
A soul hunter, a harbinger of death.
Believe everything you hear from a Reel Life speaker.
Have faith in everything spoken by a Reel Life representative.
Never in death 'cause death is real,
Death does not concern me because it is a tangible reality.
Your unholyness told me so I rock to kill.
Your impurity and evil inspired me to perform deadly music.
Flee this mutha fucka if you can't take what I wrote,
Run away from me if you can't handle what I've produced.
I take it to the extreme and say fuck the soft notes.
I push it to the limit and disregard the milder aspects of the music.
I hope your label ain't ready,
I hope the record company is not fully prepared.
For Mastamind to rock it deadly.
For me, Mastamind, to perform lethally.
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Happius Kenbe
This is still ahead of it's time.
YFLOInternational
Nation Ahead of Time And Space
Derek Morris
Crank Sinatra all of it is RLP forever
DJblackhurricane
Bouncy catchy beat, love it. Mastamind is flowin too
Kaleb Markstrom
This was my shit back in my felony days. Detroit don't get the golden era props it deserves! Wicked shit was popping off way before Eminem.
Yuri
Do you think Esham is really alive? "Livin' in darkness... searchin' for human targets." In Detroit Michigan...there truly is a portal to Hell.
og juggalo
Oh he's alive doing shows, just did the gathering and he's all into God now so that portal didn't take his soul apparently much love
leo trip10
i remember listening to this in like 2000 on Halloween i was tripping man he was great live too...
eric roberts
fragile and phony fools fear the fatal freestyle...
DJblackhurricane
the aliteration is sick in that line