The sound of the ’90s, to me, is a combination of soul and street – it’s a feeling.
NASI go with the rhythm of it and the words start to come to my mind and those words could be based on things that’s been on my mind for the past year, the past month, the past week, whatever; I write it.
More Nas Quotes
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You don’t know anything about respect; you don’t know anything about being faithful and loyal to your girlfriend.
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Unfortunately, man, a lot of places in America have to deal with unnecessary violence.
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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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I never stood for any president in my life, never voted, before Barack Obama. It changed my life to vote. It starts there with me.
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Your look reflects what’s happening in your mind. You gotta have some swag to you.
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All fatherhood is very important because single mothers shouldn’t have to raise sons or daughters; they need that help.
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I have no tattoos that I regret – I have had some that I have had changed according to how my life was.
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I’ll always love rap, no matter what’s going on.
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Let’s not forget, art can sell. You ain’t gotta front all the time on your records.
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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 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.
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GaGa is one of my favourites. Her voice is incredible and she’s fearless and she’s ahead of the game. She’s ahead of the entire game, and I admire that.
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Divorce can be crazy. Man, if you’re happy… Love is a beast, man. Hold on. Be prepared for any way it may go, and be honest.
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I don’t have time for the news clippings. I got my own mission.
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