Nas Drops "King's Disease II," Talks Rapping in James Cagney's Voice | Ext. Interview | DESUS & MERO
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- čas přidán 16. 10. 2021
- We talk to Nas, Escobar, Nasty Nas, Nasir Jones, about his new album, "King's Disease 2," experimentation and his infamous song, "Who Killed It?" from the album "Hip Hop Is Dead," what it felt like to make "Belly" with DMX, his restaurant venture Sweet Chick, and his partnership with Escobar Cigars.
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DESUS & MERO, the Bronx’s very own, reconnected online in the early days of Twitter, where they unleashed their potent personalities and found themselves kindred spirits. That led to stints on Complex and MTV, the Bodega Boys podcast, and a daily late-night show on Viceland, developing a feverish following. The quick-witted duo brings a distinct voice to late night, delivering smart and comedic commentary on any and all topics, that keeps audiences buzzing. DESUS & MERO continue to host their Bodega Boys podcast. - Komedie
Man you can tell these dudes really love Nas, there's no bs behind anything they said to him. Love to see it
They mentioned bars from Nas’ album cuts. A1
Welcome to the Strongest brand.
Let 😅 😅
*nobody:*
Desus: We was smoking dust!
Nas: 🤯
😂😂
I thought I was the only one that noticed that. He straight up did a double take when Desus said that.
The emoji selection perfectly captures the essence of this moment. 🤣🤣🤣
Lol. Hell yeah. We were all Nasir Jones in that moment.
Nas was like what? 😆
I'm almost positive Nas is immortal because he has not aged a day.
Him and Pharell found the Fountain of you in 2005 😂
@@kundalinirising_amenra2796 Imagine what would happen if he had a baby with the immortal Bianca Lawson.
@@kundalinirising_amenra2796 As they always say black don't crack.
“Spit these rhymes at you like im immortal” - nas on “let em hang” feat Lake and v12
The brand is illmatic
💪🏽💪🏽
I gotta put this on a shirt
@Aaron9 he is way more than illmatic but illmatic is definitely his best album. no album touches that.
@Aaron9 illmatic is the greatest rap album and is Nas best album by far
Nas looks 10 years younger 💯💯💯
Greatest Of All Time 🐐
Nas is so real and humble. New York loves this man so much
Not just NY
10:06
If Nas is so Humble, then why he keep calling him self the king of New York? that's why the late great Biggie checked him back in the day.
@@selfstorage3112 nas cocky in his raps but nas the man... is humble
@@Booyaahh5050 Wwj, I want you to listen to, two of Nas's old Queens Bridge rapper friends , named Nature and Cormega, from Nas's old stomping ground's ....The songs are called " Nature - Nas is not" And Cormega - F Nas" they will explain it all....and Camron and Noreaga and Jay-z, went off on Nas for that , Hot 97 Interview, he did back in the day.....
I’m no hip hop head but Nas’ storytelling always hooked me. “2nd Childhood”? “Suicide Bounce”? “One Mic”? The man is a master.
For someone who's not a hiphop head you have an ear for the gems aunty🔥
That's one of my favorite songs off Stillmatic..2nd Childhood
True fan!!!
@@NenaVA1 true classic cuz
I Gave you power 🔥
Nas talks like an old school Italian mobster
Nas face when Desus said smoking dust had me dead 1:24 🤣💀😆
Nas looked @ both of them like wtf.
He wasn't ready for that one 😂
He said 😳😨
Hahahahaha
Big AYO
Nas still looks 20, Security would stay I'ding him in bars if they were from a different universe and didn't know who he was
Dude is immortal.
RATIOOOOO .. anyways no lie this dude is now my fav CZcamsr i watch him when i smoke czcams.com/video/kPznVA-yANk/video.html !!
@@RalphBarbagallo na he's just black...i dont know if you heard... but we dont crack...
Right?😄
@@marctouss1862Jay Zs face disagrees 😕
This dude is like a vampire of the hip hop community...he never ages!!!
I met Nas at sweet chick in LA and got a chance to actually chop it up. Most people will never get to meet their favorite anything and it was a dope experience, he is beyond humble and doesnt come across like the greatest MC ever
I was 13 when Illmatic dropped. I recently took my 13 year old daughter to see Nas with the Nashville Symphony. 💪🏾🎤
Amazing how it all comes around
Dope
Straight out the fuckin' dungeons of rap, Where fake niggas don't make it back...
My daughter's eyes lit up🤣🤣🤣
I told her he's one our great poets of our era.
That's a beautiful thing bro.
Official!! My 13 yo Daughter & my lil man both Quote NaS lyrics Regularly!!!
This interview is a vibe. It just feels and sounds so natural. It's like they're all friends and have known each other all their lives.
Thats the beauty of New Yorkers
Take it in blood is one of most well written songs ever, any genre
One of his best songs ever (if not the best)
That melody on this intro tho was like beautiful
True Indeed! Joint is hard!
In a lex watching Cathy lee and Regis
I love that true nas fans can speak on take it in blood and phony fucks would have no clue
Nas changed hip hop at 20 YEARS OLD! He mastered the f****** genre AT 20 YEARS OLD! #QGTM
for real! i remember seeing a rza interview and he said he met nas at sixteen and he already had flow mastered. he was saying it in comparison to gza who was already like twenty one and he only just came into his own. so i’m saying rza said he had it mastered at sixteen! lol
His skin is beautiful. The smile during the intro was so cute and so telling at the same time 😍
Yo you can tell Mero a real Nas fan, his face looks mad goofy when he’s asking him a question. Lol
I can’t front, I’d be the same way. Nas my favorite rapper of all time.
Nas the GOAT! My mans looks happy; good for him.
Hes one of the few artist in any genre where his fans are genuinely happy for his success
All these years later, hearing One Mic still gives me chills.
Yes
Should been ah 20 minute interview it's Nas
For real!
more like hr minimum ....it was flowing so organic
This just feels so epic. I love seeing Nas talking with other New Yorkers, especially ones that can make him laugh. I also can't think of better interviewers for my favorite artist, I'm real happy for the Bodega Boys
"Who Killed It?" with the James Cagney voice was the dopest shit ever! Especially if you listen to it in the context of the albums theme, "Hip Hop is Dead". I want to hear more of the detective's story. lol
bro same
The wordplay was insane in that song!
That song is one of my favorites on that album. The very first time I heard it, I didn’t even realize it was Nas rapping, until a couple of bars into the song. I wasn’t expecting to hear him change up his voice like that. That song is genius, in my opinion.
I remember thinking that was so corny and it came on when I listened to that album recently and it's pretty amazing how well written that scenario is..song is really witty and well written
2:45
This is quite possibly the most interesting interview I've seen in a while. You rarely(if ever) see an interviewer critique or offer their unbiased opinion on an interviewee's work. It's like having barbershop discussions with the person you're a fan of. I like it
Nas look so damn GOOD! If you havent bought or streamed Kings Disease 2! Its the best rap album that came out this year so far! This man been in the game for 30 years and he STILL going! He is the definition of greatness! God bless him!🙏
I'm not going to lie moments brought me to tears that song was so beautifully written. That whole album was flawless but that song was beautiful
@@thesunshinepodcastwithmarq4303 have you heard Magic yet? My god...
@@Lukecage83 I did!!!!! I loved especially Wu is for the children that was just beautiful.
That James Cagney impersonation and song was fire.. first thing that came to mind was those old gangsta movies.. goes to show where Nas mind is on another level.
I can listen to NAS speak all day. This man gives me life.
nas's dimples are priceless love this guy legend in the flesh
You are crushing hard 😊😊
Nas looks youthful in this interview. If you told me he was 25 I wouldn't bat an eye.
The DMX story gives chills. A legend talking about a legend.
Nas I’m gonna need you to drop the skin regimen.
Word...brotha found the fountain of youth!
Get rich at 20 without a care in the world. That is the answer
I asked the question on one of his posts earlier this year and one of his people said it is zero sugar.
@@ThaRealERAQ I think that Brutha has had many cares over the years my friend🤷🏾♂️ being rich ain’t got nothing to do with it.
@Miss Mo finnax
I got chills listening to him talk about DMX
F*** THAT! "Who Killed It" is a great record. A record telling the story about the birth and death of hip hop told by a detective who is investigating her disappearance is amazing. Actually getting into character and using a detective voice. Super creative. The references that were dropped.... Love it! IDC IDC IDC
My sentiments exactly
I'm definitely with you. It's obviously not "single" material. But that don't mean shit. That track, along with so many more, is pure art.
I can not believe that people do not catch all of the characters in that song. It is phenomenal.
I’ve taken a liking to that track more and more as the years go by. The first time i heard it, it was a skip for a while, but then again, the first time i heard it i was legit just getting into hip hop overall. As time went on, I learned more and more things about hip hop, artists, albums and what not, whether they were albums/artists I ended up personally listening to, or just albums/artists I heard people speak positively on.
The more I started to listen to the song I started to get the references in it, like referencing Eric B is President at the end of the first verse, then the immediate dropping of at least 5 references back to back to back at the start of verse 2, with the ones i caught by now (Cypress Hill how could i just kill a man, Criminal Minded album, Doggystyle album, the tracks Walk this way and Children’s Story) and a couple I didn’t catch (I know you got soul track, One Eye Charlie - Slick Rick, Suave House which apparently started 8ball and MJG, immediately followed by a chopped and screwed reference).
Track is now one of my favorites on the album.
I've always liked that song. It is genius and so hip hop
Love How Nas Held It Down For X Rip The Legend.
Personally the song "Who killed it?" on HHID is one of my favorite Nas songs. So dope
Yeah I like it and understood it , he was basically saying the south killed hip hop
Not my fav but it's fire! The story he tells for one is crazy. I guess u have to be a fan of those old 50s movies. 💯
Yea I always thought it was a dope idea !
I feel like in the song “who killed it,” NAS was saying the compromising for the money and putting out anything with “No substance” was compromising the integrity of the music as well IMO.
(NAS) You should never apologize over the making of that track ever again! The story behind it is genius!! I really appreciate that song beloved!! That track is 🔥🔥🔥 IMO.
In addition to painting the picture of where “HIP HOP” started & where it expanded too.
@D Jay Nas was sneak dissing
Yo let's just appreciate the fact Nas blessed us with 2 absolute fuckin banger albums in 1 year, theirs nothing for this man to prove , his legacy is set in the mount Rushmore of Hip-Hop already, but he's still rapping with raw hunger and lyrics spit with samurai sword precision. Give up it the the Master Of Ceremonies top MC Nasir Jones, Nas, Escobar status.
Nas used to HATE interviews. He always seemed like he had a chip on his shoulder. He has changed and evolved so much. It’s wonderful to see him so laid back. You can tell he’s happy in his life, at peace
Nah it's more because of his introverted personality type. I am one so I can relate.
I thought the Cagney flow was incredible when he dropped it. I'm a true fan and am pretty much down for any flow Nas wants to kick.
I also thought it was good, and I still do.
I think people had a problem with him trying to sound different. If that track came out and nobody knew who Nas was, it would've gotten more love than it did.
Agreed , the fact that he did it and nail the voice and told a story with it was incredible
@Miss Mo Street’s Disciple is one of my fav albums, it was a creative album, like you said Sekou Story, Live Now creative Art
That shit fire.
It was creative
Nas out here still excelling and prevailing
yooo they actually pressed him over the tommy two shoes al capone era flow lolol hahahhaa
That joint is actually brilliant if you do the math
Lol, brilliant? What math? Nas just fucking apologized in the video for that garbage.
@@gaylordfocker7990 the vc may throw you off but you still gotta listen for the storyline. When I first heard it I was laughing my ass off but also still listening to the lyrics. 🤣😂 to me the song was definitely needed and like nas said the vc change was a joke but he had to put it out there 😩😂😂.
@@v.m.m.7729 right!
@@gaylordfocker7990 On Street’s disciple he got two joints were he raps with a girl voice. Just chill the f out
KD2 is a fucking classic, no discussion. Masterful craft. Im so happy for Nas Getting the recognition he deserves in this new era of rap
💯 KD2 is a masterclass of the true masters of the craft. One of the greatest testaments to Nas's mastery are the features on this album: Any of them could've mailed in their verses and we would've been impressed. But none of them did - every artist Carpe diem'd the opportunity to push themselves to innovate, step out of their comfort flows into some hairpin time changes, adding those details. Like all truly great art, the storytelling transcends both medium and genre. It stands on its own.
That album was weak life is good was Nas last good album
@@joeljoseph2028 nah bruh 🤣
@@joeljoseph2028 You're high
This album really feel like modern day illmatic
You can tell Nas is a serious dude , been around real serious situations and real killers he dont do interviews like that , never has and dont smile , he was really in them streets
He is smooth and smart as hell. Yara really looks like him and I love her. Nobody else will have the respect X has and deserves. X for life best that ever did it.✊🏾💪🏽
Nas is my favorite and in my opinion the best of all time
How is Nas close to 50, seriously? Life must def be good for him because he still looks so youthful
Ikr
my kid is 12 and his favorite rapper is nas! it happen organically, out of all the sounds he heard in the car it was nas that captured his imagination. thats how proven nas is at his craft.. little kids not even from the hood will all gravitate to nas cause they can understand him clearly. his tone and the way he effortlessly dictates his message is from the soul. it is the truth that is in us all.... even the songs like take it in blood, he gets it! he understands the message... that has been pretty incredible to witness as a grown man and life long nas fan it just proves even further how great nas is. the other artist is dmx and i would say it is for all the same reasons but the same elements just hit different.... quality is undeniable and for kids that young who haven't been tampered with musically will absolutely gravitate to whats real. and i don't have to worry about him feeling like he has to become something that he isn't... thats how real thoro breads raise their kids!
Nas is so humble and chill but he was looking at D&M like these two are wilding lol
This dude is low key minding his own business i respect that!
Kings disease 2 is the best album I've heard in so long. Moments brought me to tears he wrote it so beautiful.
NAS, Scarface, DMX, & SPM are a few of the best visual artist.
Man, thank you for saying Scarface, he need to get his roses. I don’t know if it’s because he from the South, he doesn’t have any radio hits, but he was ahead of his time. He was the first rapper to really talk about his mental health whether it’s paranoia or suicidal thoughts
@@genius179 no Problem.. classic Cam’ron, Devin the Dude, Styles P, Jada, Ghostface, Chamillionaire, MIMS at a point, Triple 6 for Eras, Tribe for Eras, Busta for eras, Em for Eras, AZ for Eras, Ludacris for Eras, Wayne is still being dissected by older dudes for his Craft.
Nas will never not be fine, sheesh
Speak on it. I’m in love 🥰
Dude tripping, that track Who killed it? with the James Cagney impersonation was fire 🔥 and different.
Lol. Lemme preface this with “I’m high, but…”
I just realized… Nas is like… the T’Challa of Rap.
These brothas gotta be funny, they got Nas to smile yo!!
When the world ends Nas will write the lyrics and pharell will make the beat because they are the true eternals.
Nas and Primo.
I kinda dont want the world to end to a pharrell beat
@@MISCHIEFAGAIN we would have no choice, Nas and Pharrell the only ones not aging. I guess Pete Rock is that category too.
Nawwww homie!!!!! Nas and the late great J DILLA. R.I.P
Nas and Dr dre
Smokin dust.
Nas: 👀
I gotta say it, the brand is strong, but the lack of content on YT hurts my mf guts. Can’t go so long without you guys reacting to the crazy shit in the world on CZcams.
I don’t know why Nas let them bait him into second guessing that who killed it record. That shit was one of the most creative records he made. He was a detective figuring out where hip hop started and how it died all while describing different phases of hip hop. That record went over their heads this man is a genius
You don’t have to like everything your favorite rappers put out lol
@@marcusb.8974 facts that owe me shit with ginuwine was trash. This record his different
I actually thought his Gangsta voice impersonation was hard and enjoyed it !! I also Bumped me " owe me " non stop back in the day !!
The James Cagney joint was genius tho ‼️
It was a 3 part concept record about the death of hip hop.
U got hear music on a certain frequency to appreciate shit that high emd
Agree 💯
Love that joint IDC what nobody says
@@satishrobertson8771 ya sheeeee! Lol
@@doxdiggla8726 😂😂😂😂
He’s so beautiful inside and out😌 he’s amazing!
„Half Man-Half Amazing“- Nasir Jones
@@bp2000k 😅🤗
The interview was so Illmatic! Desus and Mero got to chill on Esco's Corner 🙌🏽
2:20 KD3 on the way, Nas nearly slipped that one out the bag 😂 "Escobar szn begins"
Been waiting years for the Bodega Boys to link up with Nas
This is the best.
I'm no hip-hop head, I don't know about Nas. But this was such a great interview. Real interaction, genuine reactions.
the brand is UNDEFEATED.
This comment wild af for some reason. But respect.
They’re both just in complete awe, it’s beautiful to see 💪
Nas looks 10 years younger 💯💯💯
Greatest Of All Times 🐐
I love everything about this! "Nothing but illustrious guests..."
This was AWESOME!! We dont see many interviews w/ NAS. Great show y’all!
Huge. A nas interview 🔥🔥🔥
He is still😍
One of the best interviews yet going all the way back to Viceland. Rest in power X.
He was about to say another 2!!! Thank u the new album is magic!!!👍
NAS is always fresh and innovative!!🤴
🤴😎❤️ Also, a great conversationalist! Great interview!!!💯
Nas hasn’t aged one ☝️ bit... legendary 🐐 🙏👍 💕
poppa was a playa, always stuck with me
Nas doesn't age, dude smart af with all those business moves
This was a really good interview, guys have great chemistry
One of my favorite songs how he did it with the voice....Nas the Legend
Which one?.
They gettin close to tha Roc Brunch now 🤣🤣🤣
Like way too close😂
They gon drop in drivin a ‘96 Lexus doin lyrics from Reasonable Doubt loud as hell
Nice interview guys, Nas Escobar still looks fresh n young.
Nas is a true artist. Hearing his perspective on details told me all I needed to know!
Nasty Nasir!! One of the true greats, some may say the greatest....and who could really argue?
This is a Bodega boyz Classic!
Salute to Nas
This was truly a great interview
Love the show thanks for bringing nas the show
Yes can’t wait on this cigar
Nas is so sweet man
This interview is 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Love Nas 💜💜
Mr Nasir Jones ❤️ swag , dimples , talent on 💯💯❤️👍🏾
Ughhhh this man ....❤️💓💓💓💕
hiphop is dead is classic and the james cagney voice was on point.
This man my motivator & my #1 Favorite OG Rapper! #Literally a LIVING LEGEND outchea! #ILLMATIC MY FAVORITE ALBUM 💿! NY State of Mind, Represent & Memory Lane my favorite personal songs by him! 💯💯💯
Belly is still one of my top five all time films. NAS is one of the GOATS.
Undying Love….is best story
Salute Na(sir). A true Virgo ♍️ king 👑
Nas is so humble,straight up.When u r a details person u smart
That "Who Killed it?" joint was dope. It takes multiple listens to appreciate how he was flippin the lingo. I think it was genius.
Definitely a slept on classic! I liked how he mentioned classic hip hop albums and quotables to explain the situation. Very ill mind
I love that joint 💯 percent
When you role with the Marley crew on a daily basis you know you are a legend. Mad respect always to Nas.
So happy y'all asked about the Who Did It track! Didn't know it was Cagney, but loved hearing Nas' creativity and humour!
P.S. Someone wrote a dissertation style CZcams reply on the meaning of the lyrics. It was actually an impressive breakdown too!😅😂
My favorite rapper of all times.