I’m a big fan of Common. I’m a big fan of Scarface; I’m a big fan of so many people, from Jeezy to… well, there are a lot of people’s music that I respect.
NASHip-hop artists, especially the older ones, are the ones who knew hip-hop was a worldwide phenomenon before the mainstream caught on, so hip-hop artists are forward thinkers. We want to stay with the new.
More Nas Quotes
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Hip-hop is the streets. Hip-hop is a couple of elements that it comes from back in the days… that feel of music with urgency that speaks to you.
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I think the fact that I made enough noise in the world that I might be remembered is an amazing achievement. You can’t ask for more than that.
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Whenever I received too much praise, it just didn’t feel right to me – ever.
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I never cared for politics before Barack Obama. I never thought it mattered to people like me.
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I had a pretty public divorce. They’re not easy – divorces – and it took me a long time to really get through.
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I think I’ve had the longest career of strength, focus, and still being able to sell records.
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There comes a time when things can work out and everybody can be happy. And that’s what it’s all about in the end – everybody being happy and working it out.
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Hip-hop is making a lot of noise. It should get some more spotlight.
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I love PBS! I grew up on it. If I had to say which channels were good, I’d say, you got your PBS, your History Channel, your Discovery.
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Marley is someone before his time, man. He’s – he’s almost – he’s like a deity, like almost, you know what I mean?
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I like the way hip-hop is now. It’s grown up enough so that it can get involved with politics if it feels like it.
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I can’t control what people think. They know who I am.
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Your look reflects what’s happening in your mind. You gotta have some swag to you.
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I think I’m that guy. I’m still blessed with the opportunity to make music and pass out a message like, ‘Life is good,’ to the world.
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I’ll always love rap, no matter what’s going on.
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