Classic
Nas
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Is y?all ready for Twenty-0-7, it?s now another drought Everyone?s a killer, wow we buggin out Since 86 showin the crowd what I?m about And they still want to know when the album comin? out Ask the teenagers, O?Gs and Ask the kids What they definition of Classic is Timeless, cause age don?t count in the booth And your flow stays submerged in the fountain of youth And no doubt the truth I?m off the meters Everybody co-signing even non-believers I came in the door, became one of y?alls leaders In the fresh pair of Air Force One sneakers Uptown we call ?em uppies when they on divas Prolly worn when KRS One teaches Nas, made you look, before the haters I bet you Kan had ?em on when he walked with Jesus This is classic classic, better than I'v ever been Talent, If it?s classic it?s gonna last forever than I?m everywhere you never been and better than I ever been Classic Better than I'v ever been [Kanye West:] Can?t buy this, superflyness, like a shyness, your highness It?s performin?, look how long the line is That?s what happens when you make shit that?s timeless That?s what happens these rappers is the pioneers What do it take to be a legend like Nas is? That?s so novice, I?m so polished, I got a right to be a little bit snobbish I did a little bit of college, semesters it took 2 like Rob Base To let me figure out this wasn?t my place, the beat slowed til? you listened to my pace 'cause I be killin? shit, but that?s evident, and y?all feelin? it, but I expected it If it?s classic it?s gonna last forever than I?m everywhere you never been and better than I ever been classic, better than I'v ever been Talent, If it?s classic it?s gonna last forever than I?m everywhere you never been and better than I ever been Classic Better than I'v ever been [Nas:] Perseverance, see the fake hustler rapper to them it hurts to hear this O you went platinum ? yeah that?s nice, now let me see you do the same thing twice New times, 4 times, then been a couple of more times, please your amateur night is show time It?s one life to live so live it the best you can, the world could use one less man Not enough air, not enough car factories to manufacture new vehicles sedans and vans When they do make the whip you like ya chips ain?t right, by the time you could afford it the car ain?t important In the streets silent, it?s just I and - cops keep firin? in my environment Leavin? your slum when they drive home far from the hood brothers they eager to jump on I like to be the wall that they post up on, I like to see them fall, guilty for doing wrong I?m classic like the Air Ones, the Hustler shoe, that?s what I?m accustomed to classic, better than I'v ever been Talent, If it?s classic it?s gonna last forever than I?m everywhere you never been and better than I ever been Classic Better than I'v ever been [KRS One:] How many y?all got criminal minded you you you y?all don?t be blinded Me I got no jewels on my neck, why ? I don?t need ?em I got your respect KRS 1 20 years I rock I do it for JMJ and Scott LaRock ? this hip hop And we?s a nation, don?t you want to hear more KRS on your radio station? Instead of broadcasting how we smokin? trees, on the radio we need to hear more local MC?s Where you at? Come on where you at? This is the difference between MC?ing and rap Rappers spit rhymes that are mostly illegal, MC?s spit rhymes to uplift they people Peace, love, unity, and Havin? fun, these are the lyrics of KRS One
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Written by: EUGENE STEVEN SANCHEZ, FRANK NITTI, OSCAR RODRIGUEZ, WYATT AHMAD
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Artist Information"Classic" is a song by renowned American rapper and songwriter Nas.
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CollaborationThis song is a collaboration between Nas, Kanye West, KRS-One and Rakim who are widely acknowledged as legends in the rap scene.
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Dedicated Album"Classic," originally released in 2007, is one of the tracks from the album "Better Than I've Ever Been."
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Acclaimed ProducerThe music track was produced by Rick Rubin, who is known as one of the most influential music producers in the industry.
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Award NominationDue to its unique composition and impactful lyrics, "Classic" was nominated for a Grammy for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group in 2008.
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High Quality RecordingUnlike some other songs released during the same period, "Classic" was captured in a high-quality sound recording.
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Celebrity EndorsementsThe song, due to its high profile collaborators, received widespread media coverage and endorsement from several celebrities within the music industry.
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Lyrical SignificanceThe lyrics of "Classic" discuss a range of topics, from social justice to the challenges and rewards of being a hip-hop artist.
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Chart PerformanceDespite its complex lyrical structure and thought-provoking messages, "Classic" managed to attain a considerable ranking on various music charts at the time of its release.
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MessageMost importantly, the song is considered a tribute to the legacy and significance of hip hop culture in America. Each of the collaborating artists reflects on their journey within the hip-hop scene, telling the story of their individual experiences and growth in the industry.
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