Ny state of mind nas cover by lxemusic free listening. State of mind, a song by nas on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. I think of crime when im in a new york state of mind chorus. Nas be havin dreams that ima gangster drinkin moets, holdin tecs makin sure the cash came correct then i stepped investments in stocks, sewin up. State of mind is one of my favorites, because that one painted a picture of the city like nobody else. Contains a sample of mind rain as performed and written by j. Although similar in name to a 1976 billy joel song, nass song takes a much more critical lens on the perspective of urban new york city. Illmatic is the debut studio album by american rapper nas. A nice combination of lore, story and truth of ny rap. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described in our cookie policy. Y state of mind,nas talks about the criminal and notorious aspects of new york,which has moulded his lifestyle and his rap skills.
I know this crackhead who said shes got to smoke nice rock. New york state of mind repeat 4x nasty nas repeat 8x. Stream ny state of mind nas cover by lxemusic from desktop or your mobile device. The fiends fight to get crack i just max, i dream i can sit back and lamp like capone, with drug scripts sewn.
The fiends fight to get crack i just max, i dream i can sit back and lamp like capone, with drug scripts sewn or the legal luxury. The song new york state of mind was written by billy joel and was first released by billy joel in 1976. Mar 11, 2020 the summer of 2019 had a sound, a meme, a hashtag and an entire mood set by a then 24yearold rapper from houston named megan thee stallion. Straight out the fuckin dungeons of rap where fake niggas dont make it back i dont know how to start this shit, yo rappers, i. I think of crime when im in a new york state of mind new york state of mind new york state of mind new york state of mind new york state of mind new york state of mind be having dreams that im a gangsta. New york, new york new york state of mind rakim new york, new york new york state of mind rakim repeat while nas is talking you heard about it, you see about it you read about it, its in your papers its in your daily news get money. It comes down to reality, and its fine with me cause ive let it slide. New york state of mind is a song written by billy joel which initially appeared on the album turnstiles in 1976. Listen to both songs on whosampled, the ultimate database of sampled music, cover songs and remixes.
Yeah, yeah ayo, blackits time, word word, its time. Nas be havin dreams that ima gangster drinkin moets, holdin tecs makin sure the cash came correct then i stepped investments in stocks, sewein up the blocks to sell rocks, winnin gunfights with mega cops. The fiends fight to get crack i just max, i dream i can sit back. Nasir bin olu dara jones, more commonly known as nas formerly nasty nas and escobar, born september 14, 1973 in crown heights, brooklyn, new york, is a prominent american mc. Premier additionally scratched up vocal samples from eric b. In empire state of mind, jay z focuses more on the commercial and famous things about new york,thus only touch. The 50 greatest hiphop songs of all time rolling stone. The world is yours everbody in mount vernon, the world is yours its yours. Ny state of mind in terms of cultural significance.
I know this crackhead who said she got to smoke nice rock. I think of crime when im in a new york state of mind new york state of mind rakim repeat 4x verse two. New york state of mind text guitar tab by nas songsterr. Its like the game aint the same got younger niggaz pullin the triggers bringing fame to they name and claim some corners, crews without guns are goners in broad daylight, stickup kids, they run up on us fofives and gauges, macs in fact same niggazll catch a back to back, snatchin yo cracks in black there was a snitch on the block gettin. Ny state of mind produced for works of mart productions. Yeah, yeah ayo, black, its time, word word, its time, man its time, man aight, man, begin yea. Its interesting that the person the albums title pays tribute to is never mentioned explicitly in the lyrics.
I think of crime when im in a new york state of mind new york state of mine rakim repeat 4x verse two. I think of crime when im in a new york state of mind new york state of mind new york state of mind new york state of mind new york state of mind be having dreams that ima gangster, drinking moets, holding tecs making sure the cash came correct then i stepped investments in stocks, sewing up the blocks to sell rocks, winning gunfights with. New york state of mind new york state of mind new york state of mind new york state of mind new york state of mind. It comes down to reality and its fine with me cause ive let it slide dont care if its chinatown or on riverside i dont have any reasons ive left them all behind im in a new york state of mind. The son of jazz musician olu dara, he was raised in the infamous queensbridge housing projects in queensbridge, new york. A mellow preemo instrumental immerses you in nas soft, emotional words, making these scenes young nas witnessed feel most tangible. State of mind have nas recounting his participation in gang violence and philosophizing that life is parallel to hell, but i must. The track is featured on nas debut album illmatic, and captured the dark, gritty nature of street life in new york from the perspective of a queensbridge native. I know this crackhead who said she gotta smoke nice rock. State of mind by nas discover this songs samples, covers and remixes on whosampled. Nas deals with the complex issues surrounding the everyday dramas, dreams, pressures and frustrations of a young black man nas was only 20 at the time. Then he barrels into the opening salvo of ny state of mind. Mind rain by joe chambers and flight time by donald byrd.
The songs production was handled by dj premier who sampled two jazz songs. I think of crime when im in a new york state of mind. New york state of mind repeat 4x nasty nas repeat 8x enviar traducao adicionar a playlist tamanho a restaurar a cifra imprimir corrigir composicao. Dec 16, 20 the song that most clearly represents the significance of nass upbringing on the album is track number 2 ny state of mind. For the nas fans, check out the get down on netflix. Nas be havin dreams that ima gangster drinkin moets, holdin tecs makin sure the cash came correct then i stepped investments in stocks, sewin up the blocks to sell rocks, winnin gunfights with mega cops. It was covered by yoshiko goto, christopher phillips, gotham, cory reese and other artists.
The intro ny state of mind where the rapper spits i dont know how to start this st was actually a mistake, and nas went on to rap the. Represent, represent represent, represent represent, represent represent, represent straight up, shit is real and any day could be your last in the jungle get murdered. Nothings equivalent to the new york state of mind new york state of mind new york state of mind new york state of mind new york state of mind nasty nas submit corrections. Ayo, black, its time, word word, its time, man its time, man aight, man, begin straight out the fucking dungeons of rap where fake. The world is yours to everybody in brooklyn yall know the world is yours its yours. Ny state of mind nas cover by lxemusic published on 20912t14. Cover versions of new york state of mind written by billy. The 60 best songs ever written about new york city the. The track is featured on nas debut album illmatic, and captured the dark, gritty nature.
Lxe performs the song ny state of mind by nas genre rap comment by t. Nas raps the story at the beginning of every episode. New york chronicles, every day the crime rate, the murder rate. I think of crime when im in a new york state of mind new york state of mind be havin dreams that im a gangsta drinkin moets, holdin tecs makin sure the cash came correct, then i stepped investments in stocks, sewin up the blocks to sell rocks winnin gunfights with megacops. State of mind no track better sums up nas ability to spin dense, dazzlingly lucid verses. But because wonders an optimistmelodist genius, the hardness blooms again and. New york state of mind new york state of mind outro. The fiends fight to get crack, i just max, i dream i can sit back and lamp like capone, with drug scripts sewn. Nov 18, 2014 the 60 best songs ever written about new york city by village voice staff.
Joel famously played the song at the concert for new york city, the october 2001 benefit concert for the new york city fire and police departments and the. The fiends fight to get crack, i just max, i dream i can sit back. How megan thee stallion turned hot into a state of mind. The world is yours to everybody uptown, yo, the world is yours its yours. It was so easy livin day by day out of touch with the rhythym and blues but now i need a little give and take the new york times, the daily news. I think of crime when im in the new york state of mind new york state of mind new york state of mind new york state of mind new york state of mind be havin dreams that im a gangsta, drinkin moets, holdin tecs makin sure the cash came correct, then i stepped investments in stocks, sewin up the blocks to sell rocks winnin gunfights with. Btw, these interviewers pray for nas to say something sideways about a rapper when they pose him these questions but you cant bait a nigga like him. Labels look slightly different compared to the pressing of illmatic. Although it was never released as a single, it has become a fan favorite and a song that joel plays regularly in concert. State of mind is a song by hip hop recording artist nas, taken from his debut studio album illmatic 1994. I know this crackhead, who said she gotta smoke nice rock.
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