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Queensbridge, New York (1994 – present)
Nasir bin Olu Dara Jones, born September 14, 1973 in Queensbridge, New York, and more known commonly as Nas (formerly Nasty Nas and Nas Escobar), is a prominent American MC. The son of jazz musician Olu Dara, he was raised in the infamous Queensbridge housing projects in New York City. His debut album Illmatic, released in 1994, was a critically acclaimed bestseller and is widely considered one of the greatest rap albums of all time. He married R&B singer Kelis in 2005, they have one son together, and she filed for divorce on the 29th of April 2009. Nas was also a part of hip hop supergroup The Firm, which released one album.
In the years following the release of Illmatic, Nas pursued a more commercial direction, which resulted in wider success but decreased artistic credibility among critics and hip-hop purists. Furthermore, Nas’ increased commercial success was accompanied by stylistic changes that fostered accusations of “selling out”. Nevertheless, the LP Stillmatic is often credited for restoring Nas’ credibility among fans. Since the success of Stillmatic, Nas continues to maintain a high profile within the hip hop community, and has pursued a decidedly progressive and personal aesthetic. While Nas’ current artistic direction differs greatly from his most successful work, it has ensured that he remains one of the most respected and acclaimed contemporary rappers.
1973–1992: Childhood and early career
Nas was born in Brooklyn, New York, as the elder of Olu Dara and Fannie Ann Jones’s two children; his brother Jabari (nicknamed “Jungle” because he was born in the Congo) is the younger of the two. The family lived for a time in Brooklyn, before moving to Queensbridge, the largest public housing project in the United States.
In the years following the release of Illmatic, Nas pursued a more commercial direction, which resulted in wider success but decreased artistic credibility among critics and hip-hop purists. Furthermore, Nas’ increased commercial success was accompanied by stylistic changes that fostered accusations of “selling out”. Nevertheless, the LP Stillmatic is often credited for restoring Nas’ credibility among fans. Since the success of Stillmatic, Nas continues to maintain a high profile within the hip hop community, and has pursued a decidedly progressive and personal aesthetic. While Nas’ current artistic direction differs greatly from his most successful work, it has ensured that he remains one of the most respected and acclaimed contemporary rappers.
1973–1992: Childhood and early career
Nas was born in Brooklyn, New York, as the elder of Olu Dara and Fannie Ann Jones’s two children; his brother Jabari (nicknamed “Jungle” because he was born in the Congo) is the younger of the two. The family lived for a time in Brooklyn, before moving to Queensbridge, the largest public housing project in the United States.
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booshpower wrote:
why doesn't nas use better producers? i mean the production on illmatic was amazing quality. he hasn't lost his lyrical flow, he should use the producers like premier, pete rock and q-tip from his first album then he is more than capable of making another illmatic
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marbley wrote:
Nas Most Best Raper In The World
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Sick photo
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PWNdestroyPWN wrote:
Did theraaman really just call Nas overrated?
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Seckta wrote:
oh shit
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Achilles2390 wrote:
greatest hip hop artist of all time [2]
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CommunistPride wrote:
Nas is not the best RAPER in the world, but Fritzl is the best raper of all time. IN THE WORLD. Dap.
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klyde24 wrote:
oh shit lol
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SuspectErik wrote:
theraaman you here youself dumbas ? Nas Most Best Raper In The World Go Suck Lil Wayne
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theraaman wrote:
good artist, a bit overrated but, cmon people like Mos Def have more quality
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greatest hip hop artist of all time
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THE_PACK wrote:
+1
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daniel_martman wrote:
Please delete Hayzi22, it's spam for wankers and it's everywhere, so tiring.
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jensyao wrote:
check this out: http://www.last.fm/user/jensyao/library/playlists/3q1x1_best_of_nas_part_2 and http://www.last.fm/user/jensyao/library/playlists/3pzds_best_of_nas_part_1 ...and for those haters drinking hater-aid, listen to the first verse to Geto Boys' "Damn It Feels Good to Be a Gangsta"
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brocklesnarwwe wrote:
@thority WTF slave for urkel how? nas killed that UGLY CAMELFACE go suck dick for money wit your gay-z lovers
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betoonking wrote:
somebody please give this guy some good beats. : 3
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To anyone who takes the time out to read this. I'm just venting. I Thank You a million times for even giving this a glance. This isn't about my music or any music. …
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