NAS
Name: Nasir Jones
Also known as Nasty Nas
Born: 14 September 1973 Queensbridge, New York City
Genre: Hip Hop
Occupation(s): Rapper, songwriter, record producer, executive producer, actor
Nasir Jones (born September 14, 1973), known simply as Nas, formerly Nasty Nas,
is an American rapper. Son of jazz musician Olu Dara, Nas is well known for his
1994 debut album Illmatic, which many consider to be one of the greatest hip-hop
albums of all time. This album established Nas as one of hip-hop's most
profound lyricists, introducing his signature poetic style. Raised in the
notorious Queensbridge housing projects in New York City, he represents a
continuation of a hip-hop tradition in Queensbridge that has spanned through
early hip-hop, including the Juice Crew, Mobb Deep, and MC Shan.
Name: Nasir Jones
Also known as Nasty Nas
Born: 14 September 1973 Queensbridge, New York City
Genre: Hip Hop
Occupation(s): Rapper, songwriter, record producer, executive producer, actor
Nasir Jones (born September 14, 1973), known simply as Nas, formerly Nasty Nas,
is an American rapper. Son of jazz musician Olu Dara, Nas is well known for his
1994 debut album Illmatic, which many consider to be one of the greatest hip-hop
albums of all time. This album established Nas as one of hip-hop's most
profound lyricists, introducing his signature poetic style. Raised in the
notorious Queensbridge housing projects in New York City, he represents a
continuation of a hip-hop tradition in Queensbridge that has spanned through
early hip-hop, including the Juice Crew, Mobb Deep, and MC Shan.