Nas
Nas is a boom-bap artist from Queensbridge, Queens, New York.
Queensbridge poet whose debut Illmatic is often called the greatest hip-hop album ever made.
Who is Nas?
Nas (Nasir Jones) is a rapper from the Queensbridge projects in Queens, New York.
Known for
His debut Illmatic (1994), with "N.Y. State of Mind" and "The World Is Yours". It Was Written (1996) was a commercial success, and "Ether" from Stillmatic (2001) is one of the most famous diss tracks ever, in his feud with Jay-Z. In 2021 King's Disease won him his first Grammy.
Style
Vivid, detailed storytelling that makes you feel like you're standing on a Queensbridge street corner, delivered with a calm, conversational flow and endless rhyme skill.
Impact
Nas set the standard for lyricism in hip-hop. Illmatic is still the album every MC is measured against.
Influences
- Rakim
- Kool G Rap
Nas: quick answers
What genre is Nas?
Nas’s music falls under Boom-Bap. Nas is part of East Coast hip-hop, with the most important work in the 1990s, 2000s, 2010s and 2020s.
Where is Nas from?
Nas is from Queensbridge, Queens, New York.
What is Nas’s real name?
Nas’s real name is Nasir Jones.
When did Nas start?
Nas has been active since 1991.
Who influenced Nas?
Nas was influenced by Rakim and Kool G Rap.
Who did Nas influence?
Nas influenced J. Cole, Joey Bada$$ and Mac Miller.
Which artists are similar to Nas?
If you like Nas, listen to Foxy Brown, Ghostface Killah, GZA, Inspectah Deck, Jay-Z, Joey Bada$$, Mobb Deep, Notorious B.I.G., Raekwon and Rakim.
