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.
NASWhenever I received too much praise, it just didn’t feel right to me – ever.
More Nas Quotes
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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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Let’s not forget, art can sell. You ain’t gotta front all the time on your records.
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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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Hip-hop is bigger than the South; hip-hop is bigger than New York.
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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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My earliest memories of rap music was mixed with my earliest memories of reggae music. They were big sounds around the way, heavy bass lines, strong messages, definitely.
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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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Life Is Good’ represents the most beautiful, dramatic and heavy moments in my life.
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I definitely have plans to do more collaboration albums in the future.
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Working with great people makes you great; you learn a lot and it also gives you the experience and confidence to move on with your own career.
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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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Every generation witnesses atrocities. People in power try to fulfill prophecy.
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It speaks to your livelihood and it’s not compromised. It’s blunt. It’s raw, straight off the street – from the beat to the voice to the words.
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N.Y. hip-hop is ok, but we gotta become brave again; we have to be brave enough and do something new – that’s what New York is about… New.
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Africa has been going through so much for so many years; it’s time that it stands up the way other nations are standing up.
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