So, Where Were You, Nas?
Everything Else By J. Tinsley on September 27, 2009 at 8:37 pmNas. The man. The myth. The enigma. I’ve never really known how to describe Nas properly throughout my years of listening to Hip-Hop. For as much as his music will forever speak for him (how it should be), it’s what he says (or doesn’t say, rather) off the mic which has left people scratching their heads. The Kelis situation, shit. I’m STILL trippin’ over the numbers that surfaced after she announced her and Nasir’s marriage was over. BUT, as a lover of the culture, one question that’s always been more pertenant to me was his absence from two of this year’s most talked about albums, OB4CLII and The Blueprint 3.
Well, David D., wait no longer because now we have answers. Sort of (see that’s the enigma thing I was referring to). During his performance at the Orange Rock Corps concert in the U.K., the good people at the Punchbowl Blog caught up with Sincere to speak on his absence. They also chop it up about parenthood, only recently hearing “Verbal Intercourse 2″ (hmmm…), him being offered the Def Jam presidency (had no clue about that) and his upcoming album with Damien Marley, Distant Relatives.
Yep, Nas completely avoids from the entire “Empire State of Mind” topic leaving me to wonder what REALLY happened with that fiasco. Personally, I think the record ended up fine as it is, but I’d be a fool to turn down a new verse from Esco. It’s my personal opinion that he would’ve bodied “A Star Is Born.” Take out that third Hov verse, insert a Nas one and leave J. Cole at the end and imagine the final product.
Previously Posted - Where’s Nas? | “You Owe Me…”
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One of the best to do it on wax, one of the worst to do it in concert.
People are feeling J. Cole?
Nice story and he seems to be a nice dude but… the first act signed to Roc Nation?
One thing that can be said about Jiggaman…
While he is one of the best IMO (without argument)…
The man cannot directly sign a rapper to his label that can even come close to his success to save his “Little Brother” (or life).
IF Nas is bad in concert what is Jay-Z?
Jay stands in one spot, rocks side to side slowly and punctuates his words with rapper hand movements. That’s it.
In both cases their ill catalogues make the concerts amazing.
Nas ripped it in concert but it was a smaller venue..
He was hyped, even gave it up for shorty rock who opened for him some no name chica
JayZ at the hollywood bowl was decent, short set though ole hov kept flipping through his beat catalogue and skipped mad joints!!
But then again last time Nas had come to town he dipped out before the concert, No SHOW, leavin cats all agitated ready to throw their drinks at the stage!
I agree on the One part Jay, One part Nas, one Part Cole. I love the track as it is, but it would have been POWERFUL with all three on there.
J.Cole is dope.
Fayetteville stand up.
In both cases their ill catalogues make the concerts amazing.
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Jay’s about the only cat w/HITS that can rock unend and people know all the words. Should be going to see him in Nov. Can’t wait…even though I think I saw him before on the Hard Knock tour. Can’t remember lmao.
Nas would’ve SUCKED at being president of Def Jam, lol
Nas is done with the NWO (i don’t give a fuck step inside the lions den/take everybody’s checks about to cash them in) and is sticking close to the Marleys for the Africa exodus Belly style. “Next question please”
I’ve never seen Jay-z in concert, but I can tell you both times I saw Nas he forgot most of the verses to his songs.
Poor Nas performances were pretty standard back in the day, but I think he’s been on his shit since around 2006/Hip Hop Is Dead. The complaints online drastically.
As for being on those songs? Would have been nice, but unnecessary. His lack of response to the Jay shit is telling. Maybe he didn’t feel the need to legitimize that shark-camel again.
Don’t forget that the crazy Jew is back!!!!
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Nas would’ve SUCKED at being president of Def Jam, lol
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Nas as president of Def Jam? Was that seriously ever a possibility?? Look at Ill Will Records….
I’ve never seen Jay-z in concert, but I can tell you both times I saw Nas he forgot most of the verses to his songs.
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That’s ridiculous.
After watchin that Nas live DVD he put out round Gods Son i was thinkin he was gonna be mud. Forgettin bars, runnin out of breath etc..
Saw him late last year tho and he smashed it, really suprised me. His Illmatic medley sounded damn near CD-like
since we’re speakin bout rappers performances..i gotta see Wale..any one know when he comin to Texas?
That’s ridiculous.
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Yeah it was ridiculous.
“IF Nas is bad in concert what is Jay-Z?
Jay stands in one spot, rocks side to side slowly and punctuates his words with rapper hand movements. That’s it.”
Jay overall seems to have way more focus and passion than Nas and it shows when hes on stage. Nas either never understood the importance of a live show or just simply never cared enough to be a better performer.
I saw Nas many times and eventually refused to go to another concert unless I was gettin in free cause Nas’s performance was horrible. He was either way too high and/or way too lazy. Forgetting half his verses and letting the crowd perform them instead. Thats cool if u do that once or twice during the show for effect but every other verse.. thats just sad, N if your gonna stand in one place atleast stand tall and possess some kind of energy .. Nas couldn’t even do that.
Anyone know why Vimeo never ever plays right for me? I let it load fully and press play and it still skips the whole time. I stopped trying to watch VImeo awhile back but every now and then I try and still the same thing I’m assuming it plays for most users cause sites continue posting vimeo vids.
To NDiamonds:
Good Job! I was just gonna go get that Curb, and I just thought I’d stop by..
Jay stands in one spot, rocks side to side slowly and punctuates his words with rapper hand movements. That’s it.
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Hahahaha is he supposed to dance? or maybe shoot off a flame thrower like Wayne? Not in his character
If Nas was Pres of Def Jam, we would have to suffer through a BraveHearts 2 album. lol
Nas can’t even pick beats for himself. What short bus rider thought he had the potential to run a major label? Nas, keeper of the Atomic Tin Ear, would’ve turned Def Jam into a Uwe Bol movie.
In all honesty, Nas’ inclusion on The Blueprint 3 would’ve kicked all kinds of puppies.
I’ve commented over at RR but I had to comment again here that even though I can’t deny his poetic talents ( though not consistent ) he’s a lazy mofo.. I just need him to get a better work ethic and I fux with Nas again.. get in the studio.. leave the diiva’s alone.. put some work in..
Let’s put ti this way, we all survived him not being on BP3. Hove will do 3x plat without Nas and he’s stil eating breakfast brunch lunch snacks and dinner..
But Nas… NASS! argh, the frustration.. he’s just so lazy! Even dame was sayign it about him not signign with the Roc. with the Firm one thing after another he misses..
In the end he’s leaving his legacy on one very good album and a bunch of false-starts. even 50 cent doesn’t sleep.. Jay doesn’t sleep.. Wayne, Drake.. anyone who is really making mvoes right now it’s because theyre beasts in the studio and they stay on their game.. Nas is just… absent.. MIA.. no where to be found.. when Imaging T.I. or Luda or even Andre 3000 beign this lazy.. it’s unacceptable
@ iCandy…
” even Andre 3000 beign this lazy”
I wouldn’t call 3stax lazy, but…..
ALSO……
Dude can’t be THAT lazy when he’s got nine studio albums, two unreleased albums (Lost Tapes 1 + 2) and two compilation albums to boot (QB’s FInest/Distant Relatives w/Damien Marley)…all in 15 years.
Not many other rappers can claim that.
Nothing is wrong with Nas, we’re just fucking greedy as fans. There are so many bad rappers, all we want it quality…leaving us making this same nas post once every six months.
Dude just god through a nasty divorce. Cut him some slack.
*Bumps It Was Written*
Cougar Bear says:
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we don’t believe you,
you need another name!
not on BP3 cuz jayz’s wanted alicia only. he didn’t call nas. just that
and
not on OB4CL2 cuz it was good like dat. he will be there for the last part !
peace
This is why Nas didn’t do the song. Ignore at you’re own peril.
http://vigilantcitizen.com/?p=2191
Greums what are you talking about i need another name?