04 - Nas - the lost tapes - Nothing Lasts Forever

[ThumbsUpMike]

3:13 - 3:58 is pure bliss!

[YOYOdaMOOSE]

man I just want to go back in time and be like what are you doing nas, don't leave these tracks off I Am and Nastradamus !

[eklctc1Kng1arrw]

@YOYOdaMOOSE ..wwWoRd!! ;-)

[Saskiequelle]

Whenever I don't believe, I play this song and I believe.

[TheREVOLUTION2day]

reminded me of the movie  Tuck Everlasting

[Redrizzle187]

like i said befo...nasir is the tha truest spitter..since they took makaveli.

[DoggiestyleLA]

Nas is a real muthafucka yo!

[DaAlphaOmega]

One of nas greatest songs,so underrated!

[Authenticseeg]

best nas song made in my opinion even tho he got alot of great shit.

[gongus92]

this more than music... this is poetry

[nastynaheemnas]

At times it seems like, you ain't gon make it where you wanna be in life, But yo if you got a plan, believe me you gon get there.. That's my word #Nas

inspiration right there! damn

[Ryanandrambo]

@nastynaheemnas I totally agree man those words already got me doin' better in college already and looking like mad fer a job, ill as fuck

[cetnikz]

Nice cars.... living like a star.. club hopping.. poppin bottles at the bar love shoppin Gutccie Iceburg copin  two- three nice furs, one for your wife one for your freak silver spurs.

[KieseWatson7]

NaS could've been a teacher.

[shaundlova]

well said!

[dubztep]

love this song, has got me thru some hard times and made me appreciate the good times....the definition of a classic

[kraZET33]

hell yea thiss shit is sikk old sku flava alwayzz kikkz betta then that neww ish that aint got no intelligence n n drection ..... i knw all yall r some criticz anewayz hit up my song krazet33-hard to explain tell me wat yall think i aint no nas but i do my thang

[MrCleanPolo]

the way he flows on this beat is phenomenal

[gwyn3dwards]

2nd verse: Best verse in a song ever, fact!

[bigdogemdub]

Who can tell a story better......shit like this gets pushed under a rug 150k views...Its sad. He dropped so many jewels in this one.

[bigdogemdub]

One of few pioneers that never sold his SOUL....Big up NAS one of the best!

[barberbeau]

Nas is the best mainstream rapper ever. Prove me wrong.

[EffectIsHere818]

@barberbeau Nas is farrrr from mainstream he is wayyy to good for that..

[barberbeau]

@EffectIsHere818

I can find any of Nas's records at any music store. He's mainstream. But the best of them all. Too bad he sold out to the iLLuminati.

[EffectIsHere818]

@barberbeau oh alright I see what you mean well by mainstream I meant radio play Nas barely even has any videos on MTV..

[GuardianoftheGods]

@barberbeau wtf are you talkin about with your fucking illuminati fucking dumbass you really think a secret society would want you fag to know about them? fuckin think about this and stop paranoid man. you have no fuckin legitime proof of what you advance return to school fucker!

[themaizeandblue]

one of his best

[Talentz92]

NASIR = Nas Always Spits ILL Rhymes

[MrZangetsu468]

@Talentz92 haha nice... I almost like it as much as 'No Im Gangster Gotta Eat Rappers'

[Antwnhs92]

@Talentz92 Haha :D

[makdaddy53]

Akir comes close to Nas, his album reminded me of an updated it was written mixed with illmatic and iam to a lesser degree

[cano1manarmy]

nas rhimes just take you in a ride....meditating ride

[1993kofi]

i dont know what it is about this song..but its just so dope. defo one of my fave nas tracks

[ThumbsUpMike]

@1993kofi perhaps that its inspirational?

[SheriffMcCormick]

My favorite Nas song.. really..

Back in the Days...

[tupac0306]

wow...this lyrics....is so amazing...only nas can do it this way..

[bluedagreat]

My NIGGA..NAS..DA TRUTH!!

[csm07cb]

this music is timeless. Man in 10-20 years no one will remember these genric club bubblegum beat songs weezy drake all these fuckers make. Thats why hip hop is dead man there is no message or meaning to their music anymore

[KestrelKid1]

@csm07cb Agreed man ....100% .... true words you speak there. this is the real shit. 2pac was always one of my favorite rappers man ..... but shit. Nas is the BEST. He's the best today. He's # 1 . Lil Wayne .... Paper and pencil motha fucka ....take notes ....this is how it's done

[ucantknockthehustle]

4 members of young money disliked this video

[420stillblunted]

Its crazy how someone could come across this song, listen to, it then dislike it. but to each his own i guess.

[shewit08]

WeNeedLostTapes2(dot)com

Sign the petition to release the tapes!

[94shiv1]

Nas is one of the few artists whose lyrics make you think. Such talent...

[heartofaspartan]

does anybody know where i can get this beat?

[OdoubleTO]

chorus: *whispering (lasts forever)

[tony28nawlinz]

jay z dont make songs like this, no 1 besides pac was on nas level. esco a monster. jay z music aint as deep as nas, pac and biggs.

[RelaxednCaIm]

@NavajoIsUnstoppable

nas gets preachy at times himself.lol

i like nas more, but i'm just acknowledging priest's skills.

[XObarbarellaXO]

one of my favorite rappers...

[Qameleon1988]

doing my last homework, next week finishing my college, chilling, listing to nas' oldskool raps. thats some good shit

[bamwow09]

@Qameleon1988 already man...that's what I do on Pandora. Common and/or Nas stays in the ears...that's a university class in itself...

[triathlon0808]

@Qameleon1988

Same here too. Last assignments ever...Can't even pretend to focus anymore after all the years of schooling. Thank god for music!

[blackpowerfreak]

Yo Chronic, one love baby! Thanks for these post man!

[aboynamedmass]

Most underrated nas song

[LitNotfiG]

i cant cry from rap ..but im close to it

[SliCkrL96]

Nasty Nas A Legend.!

[realmusicrealtalent1]

Nas new alBum *LoSt tApEs vOlUmE 2* December 14 th 2010 (3 days time)

[youngs1ncere]

shut the hell up about this nas and tupac comparison and whos better and whos on top and whos inferior they are both ill and only the listener can judge who THEY THINK is better in THEIR OPINION! dang. even Nas said ' Me and Tupac are soldiers of the same struggle ' in Got Yourself A Gun. so everyone just chill and enjoy this damn music because at the end of the day nobody is gonna listen to what you have to say over youtube comments unless they are retarded and dont even know themselves. Peace!

[nycolombian91]

one of the greatest hip hop albums of all time word up

[carrotsandnutella]

Youtube needs a repeat button

[staystrapped29]

EVERYBODY SHUT DA FUCK UP nas is da best hands down!!!!!!!!!!!

[omd0]

isss he stil paying that BITCH keilisss?

[nakill]

Hi if there are any true Nas fans become my friend on facebook where we build Nas, from posting hes tunes, and resiting he's lyrics for every one to see. Find me at Jamharder@hotmail.co.uk.

[TSCSOUNDS]

FUCKIN GENIUS!!!!!!!!!

[march1700]

3 dislikes...3 body bags...

[LetusbFree]

@MrMike93100 actually Killah Priest comes closes to Nas. Nas look up to him...

[nycolombian91]

@LetusbFree chill nas passed killah priest a long time ago..

[RelaxednCaIm]

@nycolombian91

killah priest > nas

[nycolombian91]

@RelaxednCaIm lol nope nas discography>>>>>>>>>killah priest.

[RelaxednCaIm]

@nycolombian91

heavy mental > any nas album

the offering > any nas album except his first 2.

[nycolombian91]

@RelaxednCaIm no r u stupid nigga? no killah priest album is touching illmatic and killah hasnt even come close to all the subjects nas has touched

[RelaxednCaIm]

@nycolombian91

lol, what subject has nas touched that priest hasn't? nas is a great mc, but priest is better. nas could never write something like atoms to adam.

[kidchicago03]

@RelaxednCaIm

Sure, mabey preists lyrics are more complex more consistently but, when it comes to the combination of flow and delivery- nas has the upperhand and nas has the ability to reach ppl more personally. Whats the point of having something to say if noone gives a fuck. Priests a beast tho. And all rap arguments all come down to opinions. Only god can judge.

[Jonny89718]

@RelaxednCaIm

Your committing blasphemy, you better get on your knees and beg for forgiveness! Killah Priest is one of my favorite rappers, ever. But i guarentee if you ask him if he is better than nas he would say no. They are easily 2 of the best mc's ever in my opinion anyway.

Listen to crime cardinals, one of the illest collabs i've ever heard.

[RelaxednCaIm]

@Jonny89718

lol... like i said, nas is a great mc/artist, but priest is better.

despite what preist might think.

[Jonny89718]

@RelaxednCaIm sike

[truesoldier11231]

WTF is this? time to go listen to lil wayne - lollipop .... NOT! this is the ishh

[dennisami]

for evreyone who didnt knew lost tapes part 2 comes next year

[IRPeak]

@dennisami Next year when?Recently i read his later to his producers and it was rather messed up.

So when exactly?

[iysisrose]

nas = g.o.a.t

[eklctc1Kng1arrw]

@iysisrose

sho Nuff

;---)

[ibistanley]

He is the story teller, the illest lyricist. He is also a street dude with morals. One among many that uses Hip Hop to address issues of international importance. He says it the way it is. He is like the UNIX that produced the Linux. He is simply a lyrical genius, a professor in the Hip Hip culture.

[GoombaKingg]

why would you even mention cole here or any other rapper? His career hasn't even blossomed yet hes like a little dandy-lion and nas is like a grandfather oak tree. I swear you ppl always gotta compare rappers to others just listen to the music and stfu.

[beastaller2]

yo nas the best to ever do it, but give cole some time.. we will see

[keymusic100]

YO!, this joint is 1 of my fav of this album. this 1 showing hood love.

[nbaaddictt]

i love nas i hate how some people dont rank him up there with biggie and tupac :(

[Smileyfacedkiller]

one of my favorite nas songs ever. Great lyrics.

[718skater]

its official. the j.cole nas comparison is incorrect. j.cole is nice but c'mon nas is just nastradamus

[Antwnhs92]

Epic chillin track.

From the Legendary Nas.

[jamesLIVE415]

"your favorite restaurants and favorite stores, they tore 'em down, turned them into shopping malls-the hood is like a ghost town. haunted by souls who that time stood still. just live your life to the fullest never look back, its REAL!"

nas is the best alive bruh!

[ssgCincere]

Better than the rest and second too none!!! Nothing last forever is just the tip of the iceberg for his true talent!!!

[deshawn67461]

thiz zong iz beautiful

[alex21isdaman34]

wow and lil wayne has the fuckin nerve to say hes the best alive...everybody knows nas can spitt one bar to destroy that lil niggas carrer NAS FOR LIFE!!!

[jarbon5]

From 2:42 on, some of the realest verses in hip hop!

[gwyn3dwards]

@jarbon5 completely agree with you

[TheJohnloco]

WE NEED MORE RAPPERS LIKE NAS

FUCK ALL THESE FLASHY FAKE ASS RAPPERS DOIN IT FOR THE MONEY

BUNCH OF FAKES

THUMBS UP IF U AGREE

[GrimeOnTopOfHipHop]

@TheJohnloco Check Lowkey

[chaotiiiiiiic]

@TheJohnloco there will never be another Nas.

[AZiaticILLmatic]

@chaotiiiiiiic Amen

[ThePrhymeElement]

@TheJohnloco check my channel out then. real hip hop lives

[MeAgainstTheRadio]

@TheJohnloco

Bro, there are a lot of rappers that are like Nas.

Sadly, they are mostly underground.

Search up Elzhi, Jadakiss, Jay Rock, Nipsey Hussle, Jazzscapez, Self Tha Bluest Eye, Slaughterhouse, Joell Ortiz, Joe Budden, Royce da 5'9, Crooked I, Bone Thugs, Layzie Bone, Krayzie Bone, Bizzy Bone, Pharoah Monch, OutKast, Wu Tang Clan, Raekwon, Method Man, Inspecktah Deck, ODB, much more...

[MrZangetsu468]

@MeAgainstTheRadio Dont forget Guru, Cormega, Jay electronica, Papoose

[MeAgainstTheRadio]

@MrZangetsu468

Guru's dead.

[MrZangetsu468]

@MeAgainstTheRadio and?

[MeAgainstTheRadio]

@MrZangetsu468

He died before he could make a radio single.

[MrZangetsu468]

@MeAgainstTheRadio and may god rest his soul but being dead doesnt counter his greatness as an mc, his music is still available.

[Uniqlilmiss]

@MrZangetsu468 WHAT YOU TALKING ABOUT

[rydeoride]

@MeAgainstTheRadio AZ, Immortal Technique??

[DarthRiggle]

@MeAgainstTheRadio Great list but fuck joe budden hes a hot mess.

[abarca3315]

i think justin bieber was the one who disliked this...

[amin1984]

Come on Nas, Where u been man, we miss u.

[stephh24]

this track needs to get on the radio, tv, whatever. shit is hot! very motivational, thank you nas!

[SilentBombr]

Today is the first day that begins forever

Inspirational track

[Antwnhs92]

Nas will last forever!

[peteardable]

This is what music is. Meaningful true and rythmic.

[AKTHAROC]

Helps me get thru college, loans out my ass, just trynna make it. This makes me have a positive attitude about shit....im fortunate to be this far

[tee31325]

actually gamer ... 2pacalypse now and strictly for my niggaz dropped a yr or 2 before illmatic but either way it go they 2 of the realest ever ...so props to nas and god bless pacs soul

[maroksabro]

this was the first song I played when my girl relapsed and stole my college tuition for my last two clases before I get my associates. This and God kept me insane.

[lionzion81]

@gamerdude2 ya dude ur tottaly right sometimes u get to drunk and all rap sounds the same. Exept for Everlast and Eminem. and X-zibit

[BeatBishop]

dj rogers- say you love me

[brianrss]

nas nas ya don't stop

[EricPowellAKAELPJ]

my life changed a lot dis year alredy nd were barley half way through. my parents got a divorce, my uncle died, i found out a lotta shit i wish i hadent, i dnt do a lota the shit i used 2, i dnt see sum of my best freinds anymore, etc.. its true nothing lasts forever. 2:40 im rlly feelin rite now. this song been helpin me a lot. thank u nas. thts all i can say.

[famouslydangerous]

illest nigga alive peace to nas the god!

[floppysockys]

@famouslydangerous you mean god's son

[famouslydangerous]

@floppysockys i hear you on trying to correct the god but thats 5%er talk son. peace

[MistaChubbz1]

FIRE

[luclemonear]

Nas is great and he you guys like him you should check out the group atmosphere them and nas are my two favorites for sure

[youtubbin16]

song makes you appreciate life man. Play this shit when a nigga feelin' down. One.

[yBliz]

real hip hop right here

[keenan871]

@shawoody i feel that

[TR1F3DAGOD]

"Ni**as who used to be the Man you don't see them no more"the b**ch you love can start to hate you the sh*t you used to d escape you things that made you laugh represent the past"So true i can relate to all that it's so real!!!

[B372131]

anyone ever told you this nas? u know your phat right? too phat!

[ThumbsUpMike]

this beat is damn amazing.....so perfect for Nas

i can feel this shit!

[Drastoe88]

This is one my Favorite Nas albums...

[shawoody]

Peep Raekwon's influence..... Nas listens to everybody.

[TR1F3DAGOD]

Raekwon was influenced by Nas to i would say listen to Rakims influence to be exact!

[shawoody]

Rakim is part of Nas's whole style, period. Nas is shotuin out Raekwon's flow and story-tellin inflections (punctuation) on this particular joint.

[RelaxednCaIm]

how is it raekwons influence when nas was out before raekwon???

[XXXXNanoXXXxxx]

@RelaxednCaIm reakown was out 93 nas was out 94 nas and reakwon was friends from 91-present LOL. Reakwon had an influence on nas. nas even said in his song the last nigga alive raekwon was ahead of his time.

[RelaxednCaIm]

@XXXXNanoXXXxxx

nas first video dropped in 92, his first appearence was in 1991. i jut don't here raekwons influence on this... if anything, i hear raekwons influence on blaze a 50 and shoot outs etc...

[iguanainterzis]

@XXXXNanoXXXxxx nas said in last real nigga alive that big was ahead of his time

[iStaybIazed420]

@iguanainterzis him and Raekwon my nigga

[crackalck]

Nas i way better than jay z Nas you the man better hear this man feel ur music ur lyrics ;) ozi

[predator279]

Fuck Gay-Z

Nas is 100% better.

[aofoyayo]

nas is one the best emcees to ever drop a verse. besides the impeccable flow, he usually sends out a positive message, which is nonexistent today.

[CujoTutina500ftw]

gotta love LES

[chrisferreira00]

It's amazing how you can feel his hunger and pain through his songs. Nas is the only rapper today which i get the same feeling, besides Common....

[bishyalergmail]

Lotta times it seem like you ain't gonna make it where you wanna be in life. But yo, if you got a plan, believe me, you gonna get there, you gonna get everything you ever wanted.

[zacht112]

@bishyalergmail

nas lays it down real

[jordan3649]

Its good to see people quoting and noticing Nas' genius. Looks like there is someone that will last forever.

[1bigpit9]

these shit makes me do what i realyy need to do for me and the who love me, dm nas ur the shit no doubt realest ni#$%^ out there for reeal

[tequillaroze7]

that  tequilla roze / solomon curse

is a ruff draft mixtape throw away tracks and " long way to heaven " is a [ j dilla ]track

[hennylo68]

"You should live there's only one life that's the physical , rich or poor or in jail why the fuck should you be miserable"

Esco is the best..........

[jaxbull234]

"Your favorite restaurants and favorite stores, they tore 'em down

Turn 'em into shopping malls the hood is like a ghost town

Haunted by souls who thought that time stood still

Just live your life to the fullest, never look back, it's real"

-one of the realest/ greatist lines ive ever heard. thats how it is!

[venomflows1]

that gives me shivers

[Ignaciok]

this is real hip hop, thank you for this playlist. this song and the last one are eternal pieces

[robocopG]

Nas has that Poished-up Flow!!!!He is the master!NO CONTEST!

[wahgwaan87]

tru dat

[ESAR909]

na na na na

NA NA NA NA NA

HEY HEY HEY

GOOD BYE

[o0Alita240o]

this isnt the beatles