The Don
Nas
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Super cat New york girls dem are bad over we (4x) Nas the don (8x) In a new york city (4x) [Verse 1] Yea... yea Smoking a escubano, guzzle my second bottle Hope I don't catch a homo (homicide) Grossing our net Simultaneous making me climb higher heinous crimes behind me Search but can't find me F*ck sadness Had this been you havin this lavish Habitual happiness at me you wouldn't look backwards You would have sex on condominium roof decks So anyone move next I'll hit you with two techs Rocking roberto cavalli no shirt on convertible mazy My columbiana mommy ridin beside me Every tat mean something, that's my word on my body I'll have to lean something wit that mossberg shotty My niggas is ignorant put lead in yo pigment Just for all the days y'all was mad I was getting it In 97 the six 98 the bentley Now it's the ghost phantom And ya'll can't stand em but... [Hook] Nas the don (8x) In a new york city (4x) [Verse 2] Army jacket swag army jacket green and black Wit the square top pocket that snaps Where the gas at? Pass that, not you You hold crack where your ass at I never did that, my sock where my stash was at Yo I used to listen to that red alert and rap attack I fell in love with the poetry I mastered that Cuttin school with preme team at phat cat was at Future not crystal clear yet baccarat Now I'm the one that's reppin queens way beyond your wildest dreams Bottles on bottles with sparklers surround my team That long cash get the baddest bitches out they jeans 20 years in this game lookin 17 I don't lean: no codeine, promethazine I just blow green pick which a bitch can bless the king Although he's on to another chapter Heavy d gave this beat to salaam for me to rap to Blaaah... [Hook] [Verse 3] Yeah yeah... New york is like an island, a big rikers island The cops be out wildin, all I hear is sirens It's all about surviving same old two step Tryna stay alive when They be out robbin, I been out rhyming Since born knowledge like prophet muhammad Say the ink from a scholar Worth more than the blood of a martyr So I'mma Keep it on til I see billion dollar Keep your friends close and ya enemies closer Love model chocha mommy pop it like she suppose to Eyes red shot like I'm never sober Big time smoker, indonesian doja Minis you can hold up before you get all wet up from my soldiers Don shit Under fire I remain on some calm shit This for every ghetto and the hood Nas the don and super cat the don dada Understood... [Hook]explain
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Written by: CLARK, JONES, MYERS, REMI, ANTHONY MARAGE, MARCOS ENRIQUE PALACIOS, NKRUMAH MANLEY THOMAS
Lyrics © REGENT MUSIC CORPORATION, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
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12 facts about this song
Genre Classification"The Don" by Nas belongs to the hip-hop genre, where the artist is known for his prolific contribution.
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Album InclusionThe song is a part of the Nas album "Life is Good," which was released in 2012.
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Charting and Reception"The Don" made it to the 94th spot on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. It also made it to the 33rd spot on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard) category.
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Music ProducerThe song was produced by three renowned names in the music industry: Da Internz, Salaam Remi, and the late Heavy D.
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Song SampleIt samples a song called “Dance inna New York” by the '80s reggae artist Super Cat.
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Music VideoThe music video for "The Don" was directed by Aristotle, featuring Nas in various settings inspired by New York City.
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Social CommentaryAs with most of Nas's music, "The Don" also carries some social commentary where he reflects on various cultural aspects.
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Award Nominations"The Don" was nominated for Best Rap Performance at the 55th Annual Grammy Awards.
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LegacyAlthough it didn't reach the top of the charts, "The Don" is still considered one of the standout tracks in Nas's discography due to its strong lyrics and unique musical production.
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Personal TributeIn the song, Nas pays tribute to Heavy D who had a crucial role in his early music career. His unexpected death occurred while they were working on the song.
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Critical AcclaimOn multiple occasions, "The Don" has been critically acclaimed for its classic New York hip-hop sound and Nas's exceptional lyricism.
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Track LengthThe official duration of "The Don" is 3 minutes and 2 seconds.
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