Nas - Surviving the Times (Video)

[@AlzFrodo]

one of the realist rappers of our time!

[@kylebushnell4724]

Possibly the Realist!

[@TheBenyblanco]

Bit very good classical piano rythm

[@AlzFrodo]

kyle bushnell I dont know about the realist. but hes one of them.

[@afroman6203]

Best alive

[@epochepoch8208]

⁰

[@emceecentauri]

“Here I am, competing my whole record deal.” You can hear the sense of accomplishment in his voice. Arguably the greatest MC ever.

[@Big8treykgc]

*completing

[@80schild31]

Never will there be another rapper like Nas

[@itsbenja1318]

For real the last real prophet

[@rashmanju8728]

Sooner or later we will see who the prophet is

[@Anonymous-kq8oh]

its benja Rakim??

[@Anonymous-kq8oh]

80's Child Eminem same level

[@nmessai215]

Anonymous Lmao Eminem isn’t poetic, soulful or have deep meaningful lyrics. Nas raps about Africa, history, black culture, the streets, fatherhood and etc... Em doesn’t rap about any of those things. 2 completely different rappers

[@EmocionMusicaMente]

Young boys and girls, this is called a MC!

[@AregGhazaryan]

*an

[@jay-rock6627]

@Areg Ghazaryan An No mumble on beats sounding all retarded like these new autistic rappers.

[@eyosyastebeje9555]

A real MC

[@jahmariadams6529]

I’m 19 and listening to nas is a way for me to escape my personal problems thank you Nasir Jones. So poetic

[@Big8treykgc]

Nobody cares how old you are

[@Progressive.G]

💯✊🔥🙏

[@j.r1514]

I’m 19 now 😂

[@souls24]

damn you 21 now

[@mitchellthompson9480]

Hope 21 treating you better bruh

[@ritvikmiglani]

Probably my favorite Nas song ever. This guy is just awesome, still relevant since the early 90s. It's crazy.

[@MrWindmills]

lol

[@OKJOB]

***** The dopest mc of all time!!

[@yukmouth23jayrich23]

OKJOB Kool G Rap

[@christianl3852]

Ritvik Miglani what about Paul Mcartney? hes still making music with Kanye hes pretty relavent imo

[@ritvikmiglani]

Public Enemy man thats the fucking beatles, that goes without saying that they are relevant. I was just talking hip hop though.

[@cedenoanthony45]

He is the greatest MC of all time.

[@MultiKadafi]

Nope but his Top 5

[@adrianalaniz6404]

Miguel No he is Top 1st

[@MultiKadafi]

1.Krs one 2.Big daddy Kane 3.Tupac 4.Rakim 5.Nas

[@lanzoocapri828]

Anthony Cedeno The GOAT Nas

[@MrTboneKG]

Yee agreed

[@Hassy]

Goosebumps every single time this song is playing. Mr. Jones knows how to move your soul for sure.

[@fangedcow12345]

Hassy Ghettoblasta Word! Christ i'm shaking so hard it's hard to type on the keyboard -_- Nas truly is God's Son

[@Hassy]

Amen, brotha.

[@ceezo3494]

Facts🙌🏾

[@mrmrsplummer3526]

Nobody raps like this. Nas is so reflective it's like we were there with him..

[@poloregal]

Mr & Mrs Plummer AZ

[@ElGallodeGarland]

Slick Rick

[@lethalassassin1754]

Masta Ace

[@durterebelz]

This reply needs an award.

[@DougDensStahl]

"I was happy, just getting some answers I ain't even know what a record advance was" This song takes me back to a place that isn't explainable. 😫😫

[@chukwumau.5696]

The beat + Nas's flow = timeless

[@OG_VERBZ]

Chris Webber made the beat

[@TaxGmusic]

@@OG_VERBZword just looked at that just now facts

[@jackalexander5099]

And vlad said Nas the worst beat picker, 😂😂😂

[@johnnypraze2923]

​@@OG_VERBZ He also did "Blunt Ashes"

[@maiumavevo4257]

One of them songs that make you sit there and think about life, reminisce about the past and look toward the future. Real tune.

[@Therealmoseslupai]

My exact thoughts.

[@SARAHDJ104]

I couldn't have said it better

[@kenniet7125]

this was the description of this song

[@uBenkiff]

@@Therealmoseslupai ppppp

[@Therealmoseslupai]

@@uBenkiff ?

[@milest.1875]

The line "20/20 hindsight, but how did they know then" is so deep. Nas is the GOAT

[@NationalEligraphic]

Cried tears to this man. Love you dad.

[@njunjumthembu7717]

I'd like to unequivocally state while he is still alive that Nas is the greatest MC of all time.. He is the Golden Child.. The Choosen One!

[@yukmouth23jayrich23]

Love how he pays homage to G Rap and how G Rap schooled him to the game.

[@HASSTYLEPROGRESS]

And Tragedy too

[@MrMiki300]

The only other rapper in his category. Nas was always better as an overall musician, but G Rap is a heavy hitter when it comes to rapping maybe even moreso than Nas

[@woznix]

Nas is both confidenent and humble.

[@slambugged9397]

He is the best rapper still alive, my opinion.

[@skigh45]

yo... this songs getting me through some fucked up times....

[@mikemerheb7038]

That's what great music does bro. Hope everything is good with you

[@ipois3n]

i feel you trust me just never give up... we just tryna survive the times

[@creativekidzwithnanaandsaa569]

That just touch my soul first comment I seen, that's exactly what Was music does for me it treally takes you away from all the bs momentarily hopes all well bro

[@78donjon]

Keep ya head up bro. Peace and blessings...

[@chrisdearringer]

Keep your head high bro. Life is a bumpy road sometimes

[@fairplayterrific147]

I Cried At The End Hip Hop Will Never Be This RAW Agian...😔

[@JustinRM20]

Many generations claim their favorite artists, but Nas is truly from and for all generations. For someone that’s heading to his 50s and lived more than 3 decades of hip history, he manages to stay remarkably relevant and sharp. Truly the best MC to ever have existed, Salut to the man!

[@ministerstayfly9213]

This song will always be a classic no matter what life time exist.Too bad this new murda music and extra auto toon has the industry separated from reality.I appreciate Nas for holding on to his crown.

[@therealjasonc1243]

MINISTER SLOW STROKER well said ! I know you from tommy Sotomayors chat respect!

[@johnnyboy7538]

U saw the shitshow and called it like it was. Appreciate you brother.

[@ericwaters4042]

how can you not like this . he is telling his story through his music

[@emceecentauri]

You can legit hear the sense of accomplishment in Nas’ voice when he says “here I am, completing my whole record deal!”

[@humongouslimited2929]

One of his many underrated songs!! Massive tune

[@zerofiveetwo]

Song is inspirational, motivational, full of positive vibes, but as I watch video, it makes me travel through my future, picture me sitting on bench with my kids and tellin' them my life story.. Nas is genius, period.

[@AccentBeats]

love this song a classic!

[@jacobsvensson5581]

Naa Illmatic is a hiphop classic, this is barely a decade old, will be in another 20 years though

[@controversialmann5345]

This is Nas best song period shame it didnt get much mainstream play

[@TBAYMenace]

i agree its a beautiful story

[@omarabdullah7529]

All Nas songs are classics

[@simonchagweda2693]

NAS, the realest MC of our times...

[@deegee7040]

Simon Chagweda AZ?

[@Not_a_Femboy._.]

I thought I had heard all Nas music after like 10 months of playing his music but more just keeps coming😭 his discography is so insane.

[@tismin2001]

this randomly started playing in the car. My god the memories, how much life and the world has changed. Such a time machine, this man has so much respect and talent

[@richardwere4487]

This Man Nasir Jones is a BLESSING to HIp Hop....

[@GoofTroop5150]

I was 9 when I first heard nas his lyrical skills are flawless 21 yrs later listening to him I'm still amazed

[@beatsbydevc6743]

No one can take Hip Hop away from us. Too gifted.

[@jamalazim7988]

my favorite rapper of all-time. The epitome of overall skill!

[@sonwabongwangwa]

2024 still coming back here....

[@alfredino724]

fuckin biblical

[@jeffaganda6624]

me too

[@freshparadigm]

This track will always be relevant.

[@sethshoot45]

Nas, Pac, and Biggie will always be my top 3. Cant even order them tbh

[@poloregal]

Az and JayZ round out my Top 5

[@youngrecklessescoo7079]

Same here bro

[@jay-rock6627]

+Marc Regal I'm glad you mention AZ that's in my top 5 of all time & people be forgetting about my boy AZ.

[@gerardofarinaa]

Tuve la oportunidad de ver a nas en vivo aquí en chile , siempre escuché Pac y Biggie , and i said to my brother who introduced me this two guys plus nas " I like this 3 guys , Pac to me the most sensible , Biggie as we call here the one with more "flow" , and Nas ( an alive leyend to me) someone with both characteristics from each one

[@EdgarD4GEspada]

pac Nas biggie 2 help ya...

[@MrMasterchickenLP]

This is the chillest beat ever

[@format5459]

I miss these days when the rap had good old beats.

[@evettehaywood4637]

After serving 8yrs 10mths, in a Federal prison .All I Can SAY"I SURVIVED THE TIMES".27,MAY,2019.

[@rinzler46]

My birthday -- may 27th. Glad youre free again friend

[@montsalveri487]

Y'all know real freedom outside prisons don't exist either, at least at where we livin Pump that life to the fullest homie, lots of stuff to figure out once again! Best wishes from Germany, prison ain't no fun

[@thegiftedpoetic]

Welcome home

[@douggandy7903]

I pray u doing well my gee god bless

[@collinhoward651]

Bless

[@DougReiser-t9o]

Look, I love hip-hop, I grew up around rap, music and hip-hop and the 80s 90s you name it I love so many hip-hop artists but Nas just developed his own thing and he is the real deal!!! 🙏🏻💪🏻💥💯

[@emmanuelbenjamin7709]

Surviving the times In Nairobi 🇰🇪🇰🇪. Even though that night you flipped on us you warned us if you came back and we are still on the corners we gonners. Nas, Greatest lyricist.

[@mos8054]

🔥🔥 🇰🇪🇰🇪

[@Obitostan2001]

This song makes me think about the future and the past at the same time.

[@2PengBristol]

Invisible, lyrical, miracle man - the way he flows and stresses the syllables of those 4 words is pure poetry. I’d be interested to hear any MC paint a bigger picture with just 4 words

[@aryanjain7447]

I strongly agree and feel the same

[@Tonikupe13]

INVINCIBLE

[@k-1llmatic832]

Love this honest coming of age rap. True incite. People who know rap won't skip this track.

[@daveross7522]

Nas is not a Rapper!!... he is a poetical genius,who dabels in Hip Hop and Rap

[@reiz_kingzftw2834]

Hip Hop’s Greatest Poem 💯

[@TheOfficialCatFx]

Why is nas getting every bar perfect. Flawless.

[@originalr6123]

This beats will never be created again,this rhymes will never be created again what else to say. Nas is unique.Nas is a true legend!!!

[@JrRyder44]

This song stood the test of time. The beat, the storytelling was on another level. Nas truly was one of Hip Hops greatest poets. Just trying to survive the times and long live real Hip Hop ✊🏼✊🏼✊🏼

[@L3Nstrum3ntalz]

And to know one of the best Power Forwards of all time made the beat is even crazier! Shouts out to C-Webb!!

[@Eric-yh6xj]

I lack the perfect combination of words to express what I feel about this song!!!!

[@fasteddie0306]

Nas is not only the best Mc ever but his longevity is 2nd to none. Starting in the early 90s and working his way thru 3decades is simply amazing. 👌 having just dropped his last album in 2020, which was very good, and going all the way back to the timeless classic, Illmatic

[@rayfernandez5949]

Been a Nas fan since “ it was written “ . Bro had a major influence in my life, a true playa .

[@jokingcarl_]

One of the greatest MCs of all time.

[@nmessai215]

the greatest emcee

[@albertomoonez7261]

Will never be able to pick my favourite nas song. Far to many

[@Don_of_Dons]

My whole time growing up as a younging, you couldn't tell me Jay z wasn't the king of rap. But as I got older and listen to lyrical detail. Man Nas is the king hands down. So sorry it took me so long to realize.

[@bamideleaiyejina4123]

You're forgiven.

[@luckylefty914]

We forgive u bro

[@leolaswai2762]

i cant forgive you cuz jay z is still number one,nas is good but jay z is better.chek out ,im not saying this to disrespect nas but just know that im a good follower of both.

[@eponymous7910]

@@leolaswai2762 The man's man, a rapper's rapper G-O-D S-O-N they'll be none after I was Scarface Jay was Manolo, it hurt me when I had to kill him and his whole squad for dolo

[@stalbarons7160]

@@eponymous7910 lol

[@sampigott6271]

"waiting for my moment I was destined to shine.. " I love you Nas. I got to see you live last year and it was unforgettable. you prob wont see this but thank you for being one of the greatest and most relatable artists of my time. you've helped a lot of people man.

[@RapNerdLeeb]

who knew Chris Webber had it in him to produce flame like this...

[@itachiovermadara]

huh

[@RapNerdLeeb]

itachiovermadara Chris Webber who played in the NBA...most notably for the Sacramento Kings and University of Michigan...produced this track

[@itachiovermadara]

that's amazinggggggg

[@HughiesFinest]

Wasn’t that hard. AMG used the same beat for ‘Been around the world.’ That came out a few years earlier.

[@forza1992]

blunt ashes too

[@scottrivas6270]

Greatest of all time hands down

[@fredrickrenatus8186]

This is G O A T Nas and still listening to this classic in June 2023, Love from 🇹🇿

[@baffoursekyere8996]

This Track is actually showing appreciation n highlighting the struggles!! Nasir!!

[@geemalikk]

Nas rhymes is like a Picasso for your mind!

[@dienamites]

Love listening to this, whether its day or night. Nas can go over any beat

[@rinzler46]

Love the fact that he shouts out Trag. Queensbridge..glad I lived through this era. Had Illmatic in 1998. Remember cassette taping Hot97. Can't compare it to today's scene.

[@toklessX]

Nas the best lyricist

[@PeterJohnRukiko]

I JUST CAN'T GET ENOUGH OF THIS JOINT

[@atibamillette2428]

I'm hear in 2019 thinking the same damn thing 🔥🔥🔥

[@starlightcapricorn8524]

Probably the smartest rapper of all time.

[@MichaelWilliams-cd9if]

Nas is timeless.

[@mrcrowley951]

this song soothens my struggles that hurt my soul like hell,every day is another day another struggle

[@gamadataffa5327]

Who's still listening in 2022- November 18th? :::: Nas will still be relevant 4 forever

[@danielroughley2165]

2021 and this track still blows my mind 🔥 🔥

[@kzy-k2c]

I'm Japanese and this song is one of the most favorite songs I’ve ever listened.

[@DonGee16]

Inspiring Lyrics, This Brother is a rare gem

[@eddiestephenson5740]

One of his best tracks hes ever made reflect on the work you put in to get you here to keep going into the future got real love for NAS man

[@Gen.JamesMcConville-m3g]

Please Let’s appreciate Nas while he’s still here with us he deserves it just like you and i, thank you Nas

[@GDOLLAS757]

Never will be another artist like Nas

[@KINGKAOS518]

Thumbs up if Nas is still your favorite MC in the year 2019.

[@nickpiludu137]

Hands down one of my favorite Nas songs.

[@tyme5514]

2021 we will keep coming back for good music 🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬 Nigeria in the house. Plus, it's still Escobar season.

[@marslipton3874]

this dude is too generous with his poetic bars. could'a saved this shit for his grand kids

[@wycliffeapindi3270]

I used to listen to this hit back in my childhood days,,now am sitted at Hotel Saro Maria, addis ababa, Ethiopia, listening to this masterpiece once again,,,nas is G.O.A.T

[@MohamedHassan-dm9df]

Greatest rapper all time no question

[@deegee7040]

Mustaf Ali AZ?

[@blankchannel7656]

Dee Gee top 15

[@Mirau361]

Black Thought. No question. But Nas is in the top 5

[@fettymode7701]

Tupac first Nas second

[@RRuthlessMMA]

@@fettymode7701 no tupac, biggie, eminem, big pun, nas

[@jerberberrios937]

I'm glad nas survived 🙌

[@thapelodenny9171]

the best story teller i know do you know anyone better than NAS in story telling

[@thefundraiser32]

nope

[@L1am21]

matt wallace have you not heard Brenda's got a baby? dear mama? can you get away?

[@thefundraiser32]

L1am21 a thousand times but can you get away isn't really a story but 2 pac can't spit a vivid picture of nyc lifestyle like nas nobody can that my opinion no debating

[@thefundraiser32]

L1am21 an you named 2 songs from me against the world an i think that is the best hip hop album ever but i still don't think pac can touch nas in that area

[@simonecostantini7425]

Immortal Technique too is good at storytelling

[@kennedyobiero5697]

The voice of accomplishment when he finishes the last verse, gives me a feeling you can't put in words

[@alfredfoyah5906]

Energy doesn't lie, 2024 and I'm still listening 🔥🔥🔥💫

[@Producermiles]

2024 still gives me chills

[@atibamillette2428]

Nas preaches straight wisdom 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@naodmulu1080]

man, these rhymes makes you wanna do something great with your life like Nas did !!

[@maryukaiwe5051]

invincible lyrical miracle man ..... Nas should get a statue bigger than the statue of liberty.

[@sosahavinmotion]

GREATEST STREET POET EVA TO WALK THIS WORLD... HALF MAN HALF AMAZING THE ONE AND ONLY NASIR

[@nycpolo4438]

Greatest Rapper Ever!! 🗽🗽

[@smalls5607]

I like all the old school rappers

[@anthonytruman]

This song used to be stuck in my head forever and I could never find it I was so happy when I did

[@mos8054]

“I wonder could they tell? How did they know? 16 years later here I go.” 30 years later here we are. Imagine how special and rare it is to vocalize your dreams then go ahead and surpass every dream you ever set for yourself and having your day ones witness you evolve💯💯

[@samsilva5516]

this man is the best storyteller hands down

[@Scarysmileyxx]

Lost my girl 6 days ago... damn man. I’ll get her back one day but for now this helps me survive the times..

[@fettymode7701]

StevonBuckets Rest In Peace to her ☮️ 🙏🏾 😢 😭

[@byanymeansnecessary398]

@@fettymode7701 I think they just broke up.

[@babolokimothofela2432]

Sorry man, God be with you

[@feynmanschwingere_mc2270]

I'm so sorry for your loss. RIP ❤. Keep faith, she's with the good Lord now smiling down proud of you.

[@oakcliffscrewhead]

This is True rap or hip hop, Whatever you wanna call it. But timeless unlike the rappers nowadays. Sometimes I feel bad for the newer generations cause all their good lyrical artist just get overshadowed by crap. Just my thoughts.

[@avianjackson17]

oakcliffscrewhead agree💯gud brother. shame cause they have no idea wut they missed!!!!!

[@oakcliffscrewhead]

Avian Jackson Ain't trying to start Nothin but How Bout Them Cowboys brother. 😂😂

[@avianjackson17]

oakcliffscrewhead Wow u starting it Cowboys the enemy

[@avianjackson17]

😅😅😅😅 Give yall props tho. Should win it all this year. We be ready next year tho.

[@oakcliffscrewhead]

Avian Jackson haha. Just seen your pic and couldn't leave it alone.

[@nick-ud1us]

8th grade/freshmen yr .. Nas, Talib, common & a few more built the foundation of hip hop for me. I'll forever bump the real shit

[@nt3431]

Most versatile rapper, most lyrical rapper. The greatest MC, certified. That bar: 10 years ago we all strived to be 25... back then you were`nt promised tomorrow, guns were spitting

[@gregdorsey3345]

Nas is one of my favorite MC'S. He's so underrated but you can't deny the skills.