why do people think so highly of nas lyrically

[pointproven214]

for my old heads.

 

[OfTheCross]

for my old heads.

I don't think he's all that, myself... But his delivery is unique and he's definitely very good

 

[pointproven214]

I don't think he's all that, myself... But his delivery is unique and he's definitely very

same way i feel and he also has great content

 

[Triipe]

Your mans nice, but Droogs nicer

 

[southern.girl]

OP, how old are you?

Anyways, I like his approach to music...his originality...his story telling...his diverse content...his commitment to leading his own path instead of chasing current trends and sounds...his cadence. I especially love his ability to rap like a grown ass man instead of spitting lyrics like some wet behind the ears 20 year old (i.e. Life is Good). Mind you, this is coming from a person that is adverse to NY rappers.

 

[jadillac]

if Nas isnt a great lyrical rapper, then who is?

 

[Kisame]

 

[pointproven214]

if Nas isnt a great lyrical rapper, then who is?

pun g rap rakim big l gza lupe fiasco

 

[JayBaldacci]

You have threads praising him, so why do you?

 

[JetFueledThoughts]

We're not doing this

 

[BelowTheMasonDixon]

pun g rap rakim big l gza lupe fiasco

he's as good as any of them.

 

[JayBaldacci]

pun g rap rakim big l gza lupe fiasco

Big l is ok... nice punches, but nah. I get the others though.

 

[JustCKing]

Imagery, introspection, storytelling, creativity, extended metaphors,

 

[BelowTheMasonDixon]

To answer your question OP, he might not be as technically proficient or sharp as a Lupe Fiasco but he's probably The greatest story teller in hip hop history. I don't mean like making a great story song like a "Stan" or a "Children's Story" he does those as well see "Undying Love" or "I gave you power" but in a lot of his songs. He legit tales stories and you can actually see them play out.

 

[GetRichOrDieTryin]

Cause he amazing lyrics