Video: Nas at BMI’s “How I Wrote That Song” Panel
Here’s some better footage of what Nas was saying at the BMI “How I Wrote That Song” panel at the House of Blues over the Grammy weekend. He speaks about why he wrote “Hate Me Now,” saying putting out Illmatic, he was successful with It Was Written but he felt some hate towards him. He also speaks to HipHopOfficial about the Damian Marley collaboration album as well as his plans to contribute to the Haiti relief efforts. He also explains how he used to not have to answer to anyone when he was writing those albums, but now that he has such a big following he has to watch what he says.
Previously: Nas & Common on Violent Rap Lyrics (Video)
February 3rd, 2010 at 1:26 pm
the God mc.
February 3rd, 2010 at 1:26 pm
Lou has bars but his flow is god awful….well from all the shit I’ve heard from him anyway….well everybody got bars lol…that just tells you how crucial ones flow is…
February 3rd, 2010 at 1:27 pm
Blueprint 2 (song) >>> Ether
February 3rd, 2010 at 1:27 pm
well everybody got bars lol…that just tells you how crucial ones flow is…
^This
February 3rd, 2010 at 1:27 pm
Damn, RIP Def Jux
They released some classic joints…
February 3rd, 2010 at 1:28 pm
Blueprint 2 (song) >>> Ether
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Oh behave? That song? Nah.
February 3rd, 2010 at 1:28 pm
nas(daq) (dow)jones!
February 3rd, 2010 at 1:28 pm
Last night, Rae announced that his colloborative album with Ghostface Killah and Method Man has been renamed to Three, The Hard Way. Word is the LP will be released on Def Jam and led by the single “Our Dreams”. Now, what about that group name?
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? …just leave it at Wu Massacre
February 3rd, 2010 at 1:28 pm
after them two leaks, I aint too hyped about him and Jr’s project.
he should do another Green Lantern tape tho, I’d def check that out.
February 3rd, 2010 at 1:28 pm
As a non-rapper i think flow is the most important thing when spitting…
February 3rd, 2010 at 1:29 pm
Blueprint 2 (song)<<<
just horrible.
February 3rd, 2010 at 1:29 pm
# D_Block_4_Life Says:
February 3rd, 2010 at 1:28 pm
As a non-rapper i think flow is the most important thing when spitting…
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It is…after the beat…
February 3rd, 2010 at 1:29 pm
Blueprint 2 (song) >>> Ether
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Last Real Nigga Alive >>>> Blueprint 2 (song)
February 3rd, 2010 at 1:29 pm
>>>well everybody got bars lol…that just tells you that’s how crucial ones flow is
^This, i’ve been telling niggas this for a while. I wish shit was like it use to be when it was only like 4 rappers every 7 blocks, now everyone raps, smh. I remember being the only nigga from my block that rap, now everybody run up on my like “yo, what you think of this?” (n)
What I hate even more is these youtube rap niggas beefing with like 70 goons behind them talking bout the shoot up whole communities, then out of nowhere start rapping, smh
February 3rd, 2010 at 1:30 pm
kevfrescura de talco
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just because a nigga wear a cuffi it don’t mean that he bright
February 3rd, 2010 at 1:30 pm
Lyrics without flow, presense, and personality is pretty much worthless. I can listen to someone with a good flow talk about some bullshit.
February 3rd, 2010 at 1:30 pm
“…know a bitch sniff a pyramid off a dollar bill…”
Tragedy Khadafi >>
February 3rd, 2010 at 1:30 pm
As a non-rapper i think flow is the most important thing when spitting…
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co-sign
1.Flow
2.Lyrics
3.Production
February 3rd, 2010 at 1:31 pm
Last Real Nigga Alive >>>> Blueprint 2 (song)
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pshhhhh…smh
February 3rd, 2010 at 1:31 pm
Nah but for real the bars from BP2 (song) >>> Ether
and that’s my final answer Regis.
February 3rd, 2010 at 1:31 pm
As a non-rapper i think flow is the most important thing when spitting…
^ flow is everything
February 3rd, 2010 at 1:32 pm
As a non-rapper i think flow is the most important thing when spitting…
^It is. And like Rigz said, the beat is definently up there. The days of good lyrics and bad flows are over. I love cormega (n) but it’s hard for me to listen to his new album, the lyrics are tougher than ever, but his flow is just garbage, like nigga you been rapping for 37 years, how the fuck do you NOT have a flow?
February 3rd, 2010 at 1:32 pm
y-yo, yo Black Gangstaaa…!!!
WHERE THEY AT, WHERE THEY AT..??!?!?!?
QUEENSBRIDGE & IRAQ!!!!!
February 3rd, 2010 at 1:33 pm
kevfrescura de talco
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just because a nigga wear a cuffi it don’t mean that he bright
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Last real Nigga Alive is way better than Blueprint 2. Jay admitted defeat and bitched about it. Case closed.
February 3rd, 2010 at 1:33 pm
doesnt care about papoosen or his music
btw anyone ever look up the meaning of papoose?
he should put a pause after every word he says
February 3rd, 2010 at 1:33 pm
like nigga you been rapping for 37 years, how the fuck do you NOT have a flow?
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Like g7 said (is think) Mega has always been professional lyrics but amateur flow…
February 3rd, 2010 at 1:33 pm
Still
Cormega > Nasir
*Waits for cOLD’s response*
lol
February 3rd, 2010 at 1:33 pm
Last Real Nigga Alive >>>> Blueprint 2 (song)
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definitely, no question
February 3rd, 2010 at 1:34 pm
Microchips in the celly, the game dont stop
Tapping in your bank funds with the laptop
February 3rd, 2010 at 1:34 pm
anytime this nas vs Jay, ether vs super ugly topic pops up. Just remind yourself of the interview Jay did with Angie Martinez. It should end all debate.
February 3rd, 2010 at 1:35 pm
Like g7 said (is think) Mega has always been professional lyrics but amateur flow…
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Edit- Like g7 said (i think) Mega has always had professional lyrics but amateur flow…
February 3rd, 2010 at 1:35 pm
# D_Block_4_Life Says:
February 3rd, 2010 at 1:33 pm
like nigga you been rapping for 37 years, how the fuck do you NOT have a flow?
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Like g7 said (is think) Mega has always been professional lyrics but amateur flow…
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He found balance on The True Meaning…but he seems to have regressed since then…
February 3rd, 2010 at 1:36 pm
fuck that jorge!
the whole premise of hovs song was cause he was bitter that he lost the battle by way of public approval. nigga was crying. i csan’t respect it.
btw. i don’t wear a kufi. me being bright goes w/o sayin. i don’t snort chocolate like you homie.
February 3rd, 2010 at 1:36 pm
youtube.com/watch?v=y169BY1J8EE
^ I’d like to bring into evidence the interview post ether.
February 3rd, 2010 at 1:36 pm
Oh behave? That song? Nah.
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lol, ” I got my mojo back baby oh behave”
what on earth was he thinking
February 3rd, 2010 at 1:36 pm
Album “Rebirth” Expected To Sell 125-150k 1st Week According To Billboard…
February 3rd, 2010 at 1:37 pm
I fucks with Charles Hamilton but he’s another guy that can polish his flow. He needs like a rap coach or something because a lot of the bars and concepts be on point but his delivery/flow needs some fine tuning at times…
February 3rd, 2010 at 1:37 pm
yo, Ice Pick…Arabic, Saudi Arabia
My crew roll thick, grip shit like WrestleMania
February 3rd, 2010 at 1:37 pm
youtube.com/watch?v=y169BY1J8EE
^ I’d like to bring into evidence the interview post ether.
^ I’m saying tho.
February 3rd, 2010 at 1:37 pm
lol, ” I got my mojo back baby oh behave”
what on earth was he thinking
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Yeah, I’m not gonna front like the song’s greatness isn’t hindered by the hook but the beat and bars make the hook irrelevant…
February 3rd, 2010 at 1:38 pm
fuck with your soul like ether…
Listen to Angie say “what the fuck was that” after she put hovie on hold.
February 3rd, 2010 at 1:38 pm
He found balance on The True Meaning…but he seems to have regressed since then
^That’s why the true meaning is his best album by far. It took me a while to come to that understanding, but it’s just the truth. One of the few 2nd albums i’ve ever heard from a artist where he totally progressed from his first album
It’s like he grew up right infront of niggas (n) He was less aggy, bars was doper than ever, beat selection was crazy, and his song topics was ill
Live ya life >
The true meaning (the song) >
February 3rd, 2010 at 1:39 pm
we all know Nas won
Jay Z bounced back [ll] nicely though, can’t front on that
February 3rd, 2010 at 1:41 pm
lol but part about kids nas shoulda listened to.. lol
February 3rd, 2010 at 1:47 pm
Bars don’t mean shit… its the end result that matters! How does an MC put the picture together to make a great song. Jay Z doesn’t construct songs nearly as well as Nas does!
February 3rd, 2010 at 1:48 pm
Lol what is nas talking about, the nastiest shit he’s said have been on his most recent albums. Illmatic was no good for his kids but Remember The Times was all good?
February 3rd, 2010 at 1:48 pm
i mean look at half the rappers in the south..
February 3rd, 2010 at 1:50 pm
# Chief Ali AKA The One Who Stay Building Says:
February 3rd, 2010 at 1:33 pm
Last Real Nigga Alive >>>> Blueprint 2 (song)
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definitely, no question
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No, no question at all.