Nosetalgia
Kendrick Lamar, Pusha T
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20 plus years of selling Johnson & Johnson I started out as a baby face monster No wonder there's diaper rash on my conscience My teething ring was numbed by the nonsense Gem Star razor and a dinner plate Arm and hammer and a mason jar, that's my dinner date Then crack the window in the kitchen, let it ventilate Cause I let it sizzle on the stove like a minute steak Nigga, I was crack in the school zone Two beepers on me, Starter jacket that was two toned Four lockers, four different bitches got their mule on Black Ferris Bueller, cutting school with his jewels on Couldn't do wrong with a chest full of chains and a arm full of watches What I sell for pain in the hood, I'm a doctor Zhivago tried to fight the urge like Ivan Drago If he dies he dies, like Doughboy to Tre If he rides he rides, Throwing punches in the room If he cries he cries, we don't drink away the pain When a nigga die we add a link to the chain Inscribe a nigga name in your flesh We playing on a higher game of chess Once you delegate his bills who's gone f*ck his bitch the best? A million megapixels of the Pyrex Started on the scale digital, my only Timex Nigga, this is timeless, simply cause it's honest Pure as the fumes that be fucking with my sinus Nigga this is Simon says, Simon red Blood on your diamonds til you dying, dead, yah! You better change what comes out your speaker You wanna see a dead body? Instrumentals from my mama's Christmas party Troubles on my mind, I still smell crime My little brother crying Smokers repeatedly buying my Sega Genesis Either that or my auntie was stealing it Hit the pipe and start feeling it Oh wee, cut me some slack, weed never did that This was different, geez, Louise please help me relax Quantum physics could never show you the world I was in When I was ten Back when nine ounces have got you ten And nine times out of ten niggas don't pay attention And when there's tension in the air nines come with extensions My daddy dumped a quarter piece to a four and a half Took a L, started selling soap fiends bubble bath Broke his nails misusing his pinky to treat his nose Shirt buttoned open, taco meat land on his gold I said "daddy, one day I'mma get you right with 36 zips 1000 grams of cocaine then your name will be rich Now you can rock it up or sell it soft as leather interior Drop some ice cubes in it, Deebo on perimeter" He said "son, how come you think you be my connect?" Said "pops, your ass is washed up with all due respect" He said "well nigga, then show me how it all makes sense" Go figure, motherfucker, every verse is a brick Your son dope, nigga Now reap what you sowed, nigga Please reap what you sowed, nigga I was born in '87, my grand daddy a legend Now the same shit that y'all was smoking is my profession Let's get it They must be on the dick of who? They must be on the dick of who?
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Written by: Terrence Thornton, Kanye West, Trevor Horn, Homer Banks, Dominick Lamb, Anne Dudley, Scott Larock, Malcolm Mclaren, Kris Parker, Carl Hampton, Raymond Jackson, Anthony Khan, Kendrick Duckworth
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10 facts about this song
Artist and Featured Artist"Nosetalgia" is a song by American hip hop recording artist Terrence LeVarr Thornton, better known by his stage name Pusha T. The song features vocals from Kendrick Lamar, another acclaimed American rapper.
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AlbumThe song is included in Pusha T's debut solo album, named "My Name Is My Name". This album was released in October 2013 and is considered one of Pusha T's best works.
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LyricsThe track is noted for its vivid depiction of the American drug trade. Pusha T and Kendrick Lamar use the song to narrate their experiences and observations about selling drugs, hence the slang title "Nosetalgia" (a blend of 'nostalgia' and 'nose', referring to snorting drugs).
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Critical ReceptionThe song was lauded by numerous music critics. The lyrical content, raw storytelling, and the synergy between Pusha T and Kendrick Lamar were widely praised.
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Producer"Nosetalgia" was produced by Nottz, an American hip hop producer. The gritty, minimalistic beat of the song is one of its defining characteristics.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Nosetalgia", directed by Collin Tilley, employs a stark black and white aesthetic, further accentuating the raw and gritty tone of the track.
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PerformanceDespite the dark subject matter, the song did well commercially. It made it onto the Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles, a launching chart for songs about to enter in the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs.
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Influence"Nosetalgia" has since become a defining track in both Pusha T's and Kendrick Lamar's discographies. It's often cited by fans and critics alike as a prime example of their storytelling abilities.
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Awards and Recognitions"Nosetalgia" was nominated for Best Rap Performance at the 57th Annual Grammy Awards, marking it as one of the best rap performances of 2014.
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Live PerformancesPusha T and Kendrick Lamar performed "Nosetalgia" live on several occasions, most notably on 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon' in 2013. These performances were met with positive reviews, with critics praising the raw delivery and energy of both artists.
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