The things that I have said when I was young and curious about whatever the subject matter was, I respect those – those are growing pains.
NASThe things that I have said when I was young and curious about whatever the subject matter was, I respect those – those are growing pains.
NASI think I’ve had the longest career of strength, focus, and still being able to sell records.
NASThe sound of the ’90s, to me, is a combination of soul and street – it’s a feeling.
NASEvery generation witnesses atrocities. People in power try to fulfill prophecy.
NASLet’s not forget, art can sell. You ain’t gotta front all the time on your records.
NASWith age comes common sense and wisdom.
NASI think hip-hop could help rebuild America, once hip-hoppers own hip-hop… We are our own politicians, our own government, we have something to say. We’re warriors. Soldiers.
NASLife Is Good’ represents the most beautiful, dramatic and heavy moments in my life.
NASI 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.
NASMan, me and Biggie were the biggest artists in New York. When he passed, I was so messed up. My attitude was messed up about him dying. There was an East-West thing back then, and I was in war mode.
NASMy 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.
NASI don’t have time for the news clippings. I got my own mission.
NASI’m just little me, an American who wants to see his country do better.
NASEvery time I get in the studio, I feel like I wanna have some fun.
NASStillmatic’ is the rebirth of ‘Illmatic,’ my first debut album to come out in 1994. ‘Stillmatic’ is me coming full circle in my career and with everything, and just bringing pure hip-hop back.
NASI love the art world, I love art galleries, I love what it means – I love art.
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