I see N.Y. hip-hop like I see N.Y. streets. N.Y. streets are grimy; it’s a grind. N.Y. rappers are hustlers – whatever sound is in, we can adapt to that; there’s nothing wrong with that.
NASIt’s never been seen that a street artist go as far as I’ve gone – keep consistent without wanting to do a bunch of ventures outside of music to keep my face out there.
More Nas Quotes
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I just enjoy life now. I just enjoy every morning I get to wake up.
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Even if you make mistakes, I go back to those things, my not-so-great moments because those are my truest moments; those are my human moments. I’m not even mad at the things I said that were a little dicey.
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Anybody I’m dating, I don’t want them to talk about my music. I don’t talk about my music to them.
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You can’t please everybody. You’d be crazy if you’re trying to. So take some time out to do some things for yourself.
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Some people say I’m conscious, some say I’m a gangsta rapper – it’s just me doing me. I’m stomping in my own lane. I’m doing what I do.
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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 think I’ve had the longest career of strength, focus, and still being able to sell records.
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Hip-hop lasted and survived all these years that you have to give it credit. Even though it’s not up to people’s expectations anymore, its still here, and that’s says a lot.
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There was a side of me that knew I was gonna change the game, but I didn’t know how many people would respect it.
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The flaws, the mistakes I make – that’s the real me.
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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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DJs need to challenge us rappers. They got so much power, they need to challenge us.
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Unfortunately, man, a lot of places in America have to deal with unnecessary violence.
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I just talk about what’s going on, but of course, you know, Bob, before rappers, was already laying that kind of thing down.
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I think marriage is a beautiful thing. I’m still a supporter of it.
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