The track is famous for its intricate technical details and accidental discovery:
Includes appearances by fellow Queensbridge rappers Nature and The Bravehearts , as well as NBA player Ron Artest (Metta Sandiford-Artest). Nas - Nas Is Like (Official Video)
Filmed primarily in the Queensbridge Houses in Long Island City, the video highlights Nas’s roots. The track is famous for its intricate technical
"Nas Is Like," the lead single from Nas's third studio album I Am... , was released on March 2, 1999. Produced by , the track is celebrated as one of the finest collaborations in hip-hop history, merging Premier’s signature "boom bap" production with Nas’s elite lyricism. The Music Video , was released on March 2, 1999
It features hard-hitting drums, bird chirps from Don Robertson’s "Why," and a vocal sample from Biz Markie’s "Nobody Beats the Biz". Lyrical Themes and Legacy
Directed by (often misattributed to Hype Williams), the official music video features a grounded, gritty aesthetic.
The chorus is a masterclass in turntablism, scratching vocal samples from Nas’s earlier hits "It Ain’t Hard to Tell" and "Street Dreams" .