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.
Telly Savales
Natas Lyrics
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[Esham]
Yo,y-o y-o, y'all wanna know sumthin about me check,check this out
Don't nobody love me cause of 7 M-i-l-e
Got one million enemies, a uzi in my Pelle
Every nigga in the industry know they can't say shit
Paint cha picture when I hitcha getcha fitcha for the slitcha
My eyes bloodshot red, gone off liquor
Get me higher than a muthafucka waitin on doomsday
I'm shuttin shit down like a Y2K
Keep a AK close, just in case I gotta toast
And have me a radio disc jock roast
Most muthafuckas know, automatic with the static
Bumpin Triple 6,my voodoo and black magic
It's a tragic accident, my telekinesis is sent
To know the difference between an angel and a serpent
Wanna be a murder merchant,police keep illegal searchin
Caught with possesion on ya person 'll have ya head hurtin
Screamin
Don't nobody love me, but me, love me
[Esham] Who loves ya baby [x1]
[Mastamind]
N-o l-o-v-e life tryna scold me
Pieces of my mind chopped like dime rocks from a whole key
I keep the world drunk ain't no love for thee
Get yo ass out my face 'fore the shit get ugly
Don't nobody love me,fuck me, Is god tryna kill me? Must be
Five fingers can't feel me, two hands can't touch me
We outcha mind ahead of space and time, trust me
[Esham]
Who loves ya baby? Who drives ya crazy
Wanna spray me,even in stereo you couldn't play me
Stormin,swarmin,wicket style spawnin
I'ma rock it till I die punk, in the mornin'
Acid,classic, melt ya down like plastic
I'ma son-of-a-bitch, my father was a bastard
I mastered the fast lane and then I went faster
And plus I'll assasinate ya with my gun blaster
If you weigh me on a scale you'll get a thousand grams
What's the price of betrayal,push a V-12 thru hell, oh well
[chorus x2]
The song Telly Savales by Natas featuring Esham is a gritty depiction of the harsh reality of life in Detroit, specifically on 7 Mile, which is considered the city's most violent area. The lyrics paint a picture of a world in which violence and danger are omnipresent and where one must always be on guard. Esham opens the song with a rap about how he is hated by many in his community and how he must always carry a weapon to protect himself. He boasts about his long-standing career in the rap game and how his style is "fuckin ancient" compared to the new game. He speaks of his love of liquor and how he uses it to get high and forget about the troubles in his life.
Mastamind takes over after Esham, rapping about how he feels like the world is out to get him and there is no love or support for him. He speaks of feeling isolated and alone in his struggles, wondering if even God is against him. He tells those who oppose him to get out of his face before things get ugly. Esham then returns to the track, boasting of his unique and unparalleled style of rapping. He claims to defy being played on the radio and promises to continue rocking it until he dies.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't nobody love me cause of 7 M-i-l-e
I am not loved because of where I come from.
Got one million enemies, a uzi in my Pelle
I have many enemies and always carry a weapon to protect myself.
Every nigga in the industry know they can't say shit
People in the music industry are afraid to speak their mind around me.
Yo game is brand new, my shit is fuckin ancient
My music has been around for a while and is better than the newer music.
Paint cha picture when I hitcha getcha fitcha for the slitcha
I will paint a vivid picture in your mind and make you feel the pain that I have experienced.
My eyes bloodshot red, gone off liquor
I drink a lot and my eyes are always red as a result.
Get me higher than a muthafucka waitin on doomsday
Alcohol gets me really high and I feel like the world is going to end.
I'm shuttin shit down like a Y2K
I have the power to shut things down like the Y2K bug.
Keep a AK close, just in case I gotta toast
I always carry an AK-47 in case I need to use it to protect myself.
And have me a radio disc jock roast
I will attack and destroy any radio disc jockey who speaks against me.
Most muthafuckas know, automatic with the static
Most people know that I am always ready to fight and have a lot of aggression.
Bumpin Triple 6,my voodoo and black magic
I listen to Triple 6 Mafia and use voodoo and black magic to intimidate my enemies.
It's a tragic accident, my telekinesis is sent
My telekinetic powers are used to cause tragic accidents to those who cross me.
To know the difference between an angel and a serpent
I have the ability to see through people and tell if they are good or bad.
Wanna be a murder merchant,police keep illegal searchin
I am constantly being searched by the police because they think I am a killer.
Caught with possesion on ya person 'll have ya head hurtin
If you are caught with drugs, you will be in a lot of trouble.
Don't nobody love me, but me, love me
I only love myself because nobody else does.
N-o l-o-v-e life tryna scold me
My life is without love and it hurts me.
Pieces of my mind chopped like dime rocks from a whole key
My mind has been broken up into little pieces, like a dime bag of drugs.
I keep the world drunk ain't no love for thee
I am always drunk and nobody loves me because of it.
Get yo ass out my face 'fore the shit get ugly
Leave me alone before I get angry and things turn violent.
Is god tryna kill me? Must be
I feel like God is punishing me and wants me dead.
Five fingers can't feel me, two hands can't touch me
Nobody can reach me or understand my pain.
We outcha mind ahead of space and time, trust me
My mind is beyond normal and I know things that others don't.
Who loves ya baby? Who drives ya crazy
Nobody loves me, but I am still important and can make people go crazy.
Wanna spray me,even in stereo you couldn't play me
People want to harm me, and even if they tried to play my music, they couldn't handle it.
Stormin,swarmin,wicket style spawnin
My music is aggressive and intense, like a storm or swarm of insects.
I'ma rock it till I die punk, in the mornin'
I will continue to make music until I die, no matter what others think of me.
Acid,classic, melt ya down like plastic
My music is like acid, it will break you down and change you forever.
I'ma son-of-a-bitch, my father was a bastard
I am a bad person like my father was before me.
I mastered the fast lane and then I went faster
I am constantly pushing myself to go faster and be better.
And plus I'll assasinate ya with my gun blaster
I am a dangerous person and will use my gun to kill anyone who messes with me.
If you weigh me on a scale you'll get a thousand grams
I am a big and powerful person with a lot of weight to throw around.
What's the price of betrayal,push a V-12 thru hell, oh well
Betrayal is something that I take very seriously and will do anything to punish it, even if it means going through hell.
Contributed by Lily E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Lorraine Alvarado
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You gotta get the lyrics for smoking and drinking