38. Nas – “Stillmatic (The Intro)”
Produced By Hangman 3 ~ Album: Stillmatic (2001)
Just when Nas was about to be considered down and out for the count a certain beef with a certain Brooklyn rapper reignited the fire that helped Mr. Jones begin to melt microphones again.
As everybody was claiming Jay-Z’s The Blueprint was a classic along came Nas to put his winning hand down on the table as well.
This intro had Nas shutting down all doubters and pleasing hardcore fans proving that there is life after death in this music industry.
Memorable Lines
Ay yo, the brother’s ‘Stillmatic’
I crawled up out of that grave, wipin the dirt, cleanin my shirt
They thought I’d make another “Illmatic”
But it’s always forward I’m movin
Never backwards stupid here’s another classic