Nas - Life Is Like A Dice Game [Vinyl Quality] [Track 2]

[@richiebuz]

Nas was 17/18 in the Pre Illmatic era on a higher degree of lyricism than todays dudes in their 20s. He is a prodigy, a savant, the Golden Child

[@ksager123]

he was 16 when he made this

[@richiebuz]

cortez smith​ This was 91. 16 is too early

[@ksager123]

jnr6lil in 94 he was 19

[@richiebuz]

cortez smith​ Nas was born 1973. In 94 he was 21, 20 when Illmatic came out

[@ksager123]

jnr6lil I thought he said he was 19 when illmatic dropped

[@DJisthebest1]

Can’t believe he just finished this today.

[@clarencethermal5430]

Wym he just finished it today?

[@mariofan61]

@@clarencethermal5430 he dropped a new one wit Freddie Gibbs and cordae

[@dysay]

Lol

[@mistahmst]

Should’ve left it unfinished tbh Cordae, Gibbs, and Hit-Boy stunk it up

[@mistahmst]

@John Duggan I don’t believe in a song being good for *insert year*. If a song is wack, it’s wack no matter what era it is.

[@how_sway]

This song has a christmas feel to it lol. Snowy outside and all that.

[@LwiLLmusic]

I got the same feeling..shit dope

[@LwiLLmusic]

I got the same feeling..shit dope

[@how_sway]

LwiLLmusic right... a classic.

[@GatsDomineaux]

I got that feeling too and I'm from New Orleans no snow since '97 lol

[@everettej8218]

Frankie maze and Beverly sample

[@jennyneon]

One of the best beats I've ever heard, Easy Mo Bee is a GOAT when it comes to producing.

[@ksager123]

Definitely

[@soapyguy6483]

Now they're remastering it

[@jennyneon]

@@soapyguy6483 Crazy

[@mistahmst]

@@soapyguy6483 but it doesn’t sound anywhere near as good unfortunately

[@fuckooo]

@@mistahmst that's cos Hit Boy is no Mo Bee

[@OMEGAxWARRIOR]

It’s crazy how a demo tape can sound better than 85% of rappers entire discographies

[@jonathanf8662]

That rugged and raw

[@williemakeit2346]

The original was incorrectly labeled as part of his pre Illmatic demo but it’s really after Illmatic. In the original he raps “Peace to my seed n thanks for her birth, Destiny that’s her name”. His daughter Destiny was born summer of 94, months after Illmatic dropped in April of that year. In 93/93 Nas was not yet a father. And frankly his flow here was more nimble than on Illmatic. He sounds more experienced, more like how he ended up sounding on It Was Written.

[@SyySteezy]

@@williemakeit2346there was a illmatic demo tape that came out around 92/93 and songs like this were on it

[@williemakeit2346]

@@SyySteezy wrong. His demo didn’t leak til after Illmatic’s release and the only songs on it were I’m A Villain, Once Upon A Time In The Projects, Number One With A Bullet, and Nas Will Prevail (re done as It Ain’t sharks To Tell). Nas wasn’t as sharp in those songs as he was on Illmatic. This song was done after Illmatic and you can here Nas got even better. And his daughter was born by this time. She wasn’t even conceived until towards the end of him completing Illmatic. He did a bunch of unreleased stuff in 95, this song being one of them. I’m an old head and I was around for all of this. I remember the J Live Best of Nas mixtape that had his demo stuff, his 95 stuff and his remixes.

[@SyySteezy]

@@williemakeit2346 nah b you tripping. Illmatic was in the streets years before it came out. Everyone knows this. That’s why it only went Gold. Nas says in the new version with Gibbs and Cordae “ This original recording hit the street ’round ’93 Was just a leak, the verse was incomplete, reconstructed the beat So we can fuck up the street” stop fucking cappin

[@MrZangetsu468]

this beats got soul to it, thats the only way I can describe it, something supernatural

[@notoriouskid7105]

Fr

[@notoriouskid7105]

Damn it feels so weird replying to a 9yr old comment

[@farrock22]

@@notoriouskid7105 lol 😆 it is what it is

[@entrepreneurcorner4146]

Look up the song Valentine Love by Norman C. That’s where they got the sample from.. a song that was made in like the 70’s

[@dash2946]

Came back to this after the re-release, and I must say this version just has a more timeless/nostalgic feeling to it.

[@B.L3opard]

This is the one song I wish Nas finished mannn. Real shit.

[@Diego-oq3ih]

Now he did

[@EliMooner]

Crazy it actually happened

[@Muzx-mn]

@@EliMooner kzbin.info/www/bejne/gXSUcoKJj9Ofp5Y

[@TheMuveTube]

I listened to this many times in the subways in Philly on repeat. Even when Nas clears his throat before the first verse. Only real fans look for this type shit, salute y’all

[@tomascuello8310]

word is bond

[@twocents6951]

Brings back those visions of 90s NYC 😥 #Missthosedays

[@ksager123]

Two Cents J this beat on my channel

[@sergmgert8516]

some of the only memories thst keep me going

[@twocents6951]

sergmgert85 I hear you. Good times.

[@skateboardinjordan]

Two Cents J hashtag hashtag

[@allwightallwong5045]

My nigga this remind me when I was livin in Rochester NY

[@Severed89]

Man the feeling hip hop gave you around this time. I wasn't around but I could just feel it in my soul. Hip hop was beautiful at this time

[@ksager123]

jay gets buckets same. it feels like i was there lol

[@Severed89]

cortez smith exactly

[@ksager123]

jay gets buckets something bout music man. sad we'll never have this again...

[@eddykohlmann471]

Yh. Hip hop's over now. Those days aren't coming back 🤣

[@folred]

It's his soul, vibrating on a higher frequency, and you can feel it trying to communicate with you. You have a good ear my friend.

[@wiefdiwbofdbw]

i love the old sound

[@how_sway]

It's great

[@ProlificPops]

Word up

[@jermeldunn6174]

Indeed

[@andred4473]

I swear it’s half the reason that got me into old school hip hop

[@Mistah-Lokee]

this beat is on point

[@bkdog411]

Such positive energy in this song

[@JohnnyVega-cc2rq]

This song consists part of my essence. Everything from the beat to the word to the vibes. This forever stays with me. Thank you.

[@XyGemini]

Life is a gamble/adventure. This track serves as a nostalgic reminder.

[@spaceepandaa]

Outside of 5 or so albums, Nas's compiled unreleased stuff is better than most of his studio work.

[@juju_watkins]

ThaDedication I agree

[@TheLegacy125]

ThaDedication that's a fact especially during the 97-99 war after big and PAC was gone nas unreleased shit was classic

[@ecriturecinematographique2987]

5 might be high

[@tiagotv7697]

I would imagine it's like that for most artist because they don't want what's hot in the streets they want shit that is commercially marketable, so most of the real shit will undoubtedly be cut

[@niggato23]

@Dixie Normus everybody loves the sunshine

[@GatsDomineaux]

This song does something to my spirit

[@PtylerBeats]

I love at the end of the written part here he says, “When I finish this shit, it’s gonna be a hit.” And in fact it was. So good

[@davemorman7457]

Remember my first time hearing this, like summer, 98, might have been, on a mixtape, I was like 19, and shit was totally different, no KZbin, sounds can, or whatever, when hip hop was, still, pure, when Jordans only dropped once a year, just different colors same silhouette,, I'm honestly glad I lived through that, got to see, both pac and big, drop albums, while alive, when you actually had to be dope to get a deal, or even be mentioned, when lyrics, accounted for something, yes lady's and gents, the golden age of hip hop

[@osufan77]

No lies spoken

[@rarenature]

A great example of how versatile Nas was with his lyrics and his ability to connect obscure words . That bar was sheer poetry.

[@richiebuz]

25 years still the GOAT

[@tyranearnest]

After all these years, I can still listen to this song on repeat, Nas flow is on point, this beat is soulful and pure. I love hip hop!

[@thenewthought86]

this beat deserved more lyrics

[@thenewthought86]

***** check this one out

[@ksager123]

facts

[@Niwde8411]

Easy Mo Bee said he just laid this down & left.

[@ksager123]

WhoAmI ToU this beat on my channel

[@twocents6951]

WhoAmI ToU Definitely

[@Chryzzo]

The beat got that New York feeling to it. It's dope.

[@giovannimarianetti7022]

Two minutes and forty seconds of art at his finest

[@nuggetz9380]

man this hypnotizing beat with NaS’ amazing lyrics is too good

[@Adar252]

Wish this track was on illmatic XX

[@unboughtunbossed1841]

this easy mo bee beat straight banger!!!..still bumpin in 2018!!

[@SMUS16475]

My god. Nas and Easy Mo Bee sound perfect.

[@callumbrowns]

This is pure bliss music to my eras!

[@bkdog411]

Such positive energy in this song. Nothing like NAStalgic beats (purposely misspelled)

[@craigdavis5407]

Norman Connors -- Valentine Love!!!

[@tragiksituation]

this beat yo.....#Timeless

[@ksager123]

Daron Green its on my channel...

[@TheLWebb100]

This beat is beautiful!

[@WolvarineSolidX]

Classic Nas...

[@unkut2095]

Thanks from France for this song!

[@JStar962]

Bitch!

[@Geneiveve]

Wow!

[@1materialgurl]

Nas is a whole mood. I love how he was freestyling and chose to sing some...before that was "cool" to do. If you love this check out his unreleased track "You don't know"

[@deuceswild6350]

miss white is that by nas too?

[@darriswalton]

November 2020 and this is Still one the most Godly tracks ever recorded!! Peace to the God

[@abstractmission8107]

Gg brother p.s i know your black

[@Noob12341-i]

i cannot imagine how good the original it was written would be if it kept this vibe.

[@DP-fy6ho]

Lost tapes 1 & 2 tho. 2nd 60% heat

[@tiger695]

this song is incredible... hell, Nas in general is Incredible... Greatest MC To Ever Hold a Mic IMO...

[@sheinfinite4422]

That beat though and his flow 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@TBrailey777]

i've probably listened to this song at least 45 times today. Addicted to greatness & wisdom. Cant knock that classic hiphop! ;)

[@BROLLYDM]

Shout out to the sample beat from Norman Connors and " Sending you this Valentine " song

[@march1700]

Yo, this song is madd chill, word isborn. Nas has always been my favorite rapper above everybody else.

[@ScorpioandSebek]

@0:30 "To maintain is the price of fame, life is like a dice game." Live by those words everyday

[@DatOneGuy901]

so glad this is on KZbin. i had it on mp3 and lost it.

[@luissendejas4934]

thank you for uploading this song! peace to you and yours brother

[@tamoncarpenter8991]

This beat gives me chills

[@nelo914]

DO NOT wait for this man to die to acknowledge him as the greatest of all time

[@luc00144]

1:00 Crazy history behind this line. Ethiopia was the only major African nation to not be conquered by European colonizers. Italy tried in 1895-96 and failed. They tried again, with a war ready force. Ethiopia with Selassie leading defended the last attack by colonizing forces. The idea of Selassie sipping asti spumante after victory(Italian champagne) just always made me proud to hear positive African history.

[@itsa.3400]

finally released!

[@baldo0008]

Nas is the type of rapper he could be in his 50's and i still would listen to his music

[@boywonder6720]

this version is still better even if its unfinished sorry but new cut sounds like a youtube cordae type beat this beat goes so hard

[@johnmetcalf1328]

The original is a masterpiece

[@GokuBlack-cs3kn]

@@johnmetcalf1328 the original go crazy hard even if it’s unfinished

[@maintain1750]

Classic throwback! I had to hear this track today cause I found the instrumental laying around my house! Great post!

[@miguelpelaez82]

Song has such a good vibe🔥

[@CagrAtesbesta]

still listening after first hearing 3 years ago. perfect.

[@tochiRTA]

"when I finish the shit, it's sure to be a hit, peace....' LOL! My favorite part of the entire song. Like he's drunk, happy and still kinda lucid. Then never finishes the song (even though he kinda does because the ending works anyway).

[@ShadowBlade79]

Thanx for the download link, Exkimo! Definitely not letting go of this classic!

[@ggs9188]

One of his very best tracks for sure

[@BreezeFly1391]

"Destiny, that's her naaaaaame" lol. I love listening to this man just freestylin, clearly so happy for the birth of his daughter, it's beautiful

[@uuupeipe]

"When I finish this shit it's gonna be a hit." Took his time but sure enough.. :D Legend! 🙌

[@Peytonwatson14]

Bro it’s crazy cause he still raps like this to this day. Maybe not as thick as this was, but the flow and rhyme patterns is still there

[@gregscott4455]

2021 and beyond fire

[@aobb223]

this is one of those cool summer breeze songs

[@RuthIessVillain]

Had to come back and listen to the OG after Nas finally finished this 🙌🏾

[@luyandangcongo2458]

It's 2024 and still bumpin this joint. Nas. A prism of hip hop realism. South Africa stand up 🇿🇦

[@jaymail1494]

95 produced by Easy mo bee

[@rubenhurtado5509]

h

[@q-tipatcq2342]

how you know?

[@crackindenpockets6211]

how is it from 2002-2003 then though?

[@alexmason6191]

@@crackindenpockets6211 how is it from 02-03 if it was recorded in 1995?It's not from 00s, it still remains unreleased. If somebody put this in unofficial mixtape in 2002 it doesn't mean it was officially released or recorded in 2002. This track is from early It was written session of the year 1995. Nas decided to not finish this song though, i don't know why.

[@ricardoronin5170]

Just beautiful

[@khalil7708]

This mixtape is one i call the illmatic companion piece. If illmatic is too short you can listen to these 10 songs. Shout to Nasty Nas

[@williemakeit2346]

This song was incorrectly labeled as part of his pre Illmatic demo but it’s really after Illmatic. In the original he raps “Peace to my seed n thanks for her birth, Destiny that’s her name”. His daughter Destiny was born summer of 94, months after Illmatic dropped in April of that year. And frankly his flow here was more nimble than on Illmatic. He sounds more experienced, more like how he ended up sounding on It Was Written.

[@MSN3000TV]

This shit is so hard. Thanks for uploading this. I first heard the J Love mixtape version and this quality is better.

[@illnigma]

this is a feeling. never heard this Nas record before. See i like the rapper tekashi 69 and i Love Nas. you can be a fan of whoever!

[@ksager123]

iLLNIGMA this beat on my channel

[@rarespecie6933]

Nah you can't .... Nas is a genius, one of the best of all time and yo man tekashit is a crap. How do you can mention those two in the same sentence bro ??? I don't feel you you gotta give Nas much respect !

[@TwinkieReid]

Samuel Badila Facts .. didn’t sound right

[@SomeSullenSoul]

One of his best songs

[@tayluc9522]

Nas is the GOAT

[@givethanks8492]

90's vibe nostalgia

[@dashtongoff1391]

I wish this song was on Illmatic.

[@romaretaylor9953]

tbh. it’s better than one time for your mind

[@dashtongoff1391]

one time for your mind is more polished and longer though

[@MrBoogiemoney]

Oh mannnnnn memories omg a tear just cracked out my eye

[@bmorgens]

its crazy how Nas freestyled some or most of this

[@kidclutch35]

+Mike Morg nah i cant believe it yo, its too put together. "from the nort(he)rn (he)misp(he)re of (the) (earth)"

[@kidclutch35]

no, cos its not the only part like that

[@bmorgens]

yea bro its crazy his ability.

[@wizkid8205]

+Mike Morg best rapper of all time

[@sleep8287]

+Mike Morg no way nas barley ever freestyled

[@chadiotreetrunk]

THANK YOU!

[@lusiano7496]

This demo is the best second nas album

[@mynameismyname8512]

I remember having this on repeat every single day my freshman year in high school

[@JFAK1967]

I used to think this was just a jam, but damn, he always speaks truth. Dope shit.

[@752milaa]

will never stop loving this, nas was and still is truly amazing

[@jessebreaux7035]

this song is hip hop. ripped this song to a cd, played it for my friend in 09 in a old ass mercury and that’s what made him like rap. this song, nas in this era. so glad I got to experience it when I was a kid

[@TonyMontana-ne3mw]

But i see me as halie selassie in my kingdom

[@michaelmcpoet1]

Sippin Asti Spumante drifting, reality kicks in.

[@ProlificPops]

🔥🔥🔥

[@al0k86]

appreciate the upload, fam. incredible track right here..,nas on that cool-out ish.

[@haloskater24]

It's 6:42 am and this fits ☀️

[@JamesClay16]

@exkimo64..awesome post by the way this shit blows my mind im 19 and i bought illmatic in 01 when i turned 11...and anything new i find by Nas from back in the day just helps my collection grow.

[@jamesdelgado6661]

nas was around REAL spitter's when he was young, so it's only right he became 1 of the best that ever did it!!!

[@isaachaaze3]

One of only a few artist that brings tears to my eyes #beautifulmusic

[@vjaberdeen]

this is some smooth stuff it would of been nice to hear this on illmatic

[@LucashSWH]

i love this track fo real! what a pity it has only one verse... , nice posts exkimo64!

[@waltersalmeron7174]

We finally got this gem

[@AnirudhA7]

Just listened to it, absolute 🔥🔥🔥

[@djmath9537]

@@AnirudhA7 link ?

[@SmokeOne89]

this shit is str8 fire Nas doin his thang thanx 4 postin this.

[@boycottactivision]

This NGA was great from the absolute beginning

[@BigMeeks512]

Big Ups Mann this is for the real NAS fans maan

[@russelljohnson437]

Wayyy better then the remake

[@EmphBlue]

On another note, THE GREATEST TO EVER DO IT. That's right. EVER.

[@marcellosandoval459]

Prodigy woulda killed this beat

[@thaaffguy]

😢😟

[@Geneiveve]

What! He would’ve murdered it!!!

[@Anthony90026]

No doubt Rest Easy Bandana P!!

[@MrBoogiemoney]

Agreed r.i.p.

[@khiicorleone2969]

Stggggggg

[@thefearofg0ds758]

It would have been cool if he used the beginning vocals from the original (this version) and then came with new vocals at the end like he's talking to his younger self(similar to the concept of "No Tears" from Magic 3). I wish the remix was just him as this record has a lot of history and could have had an "Old Nas vs Young Nas" old head talking to a young buck theme.

[@obrekmedia]

Wish they would’ve kept the Easy Mo Bee production.