The choppy string melody was discovered by Premier on a 10-inch Lutheran church record he nearly threw away. The sample was eventually identified as "What Child Is This?" by John Rydgren and Bob R. Way.
"Nas Is Like" served as a "return to form" for Nas after the commercial leanings of his previous project, It Was Written . Nas – Nas Is Like Lyrics - Genius
The visuals reinforce the song's themes of street politics and inner-city survival, utilizing everyday urban settings rather than high-budget spectacle. Production by DJ Premier
Includes appearances by fellow Queensbridge rappers Nature and The Bravehearts , as well as NBA player Ron Artest (Metta Sandiford-Artest).
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" .
Filmed primarily in the Queensbridge Houses in Long Island City, the video highlights Nas’s roots.
Nas - Nas Is Like (official Video) Apr 2026
The choppy string melody was discovered by Premier on a 10-inch Lutheran church record he nearly threw away. The sample was eventually identified as "What Child Is This?" by John Rydgren and Bob R. Way.
"Nas Is Like" served as a "return to form" for Nas after the commercial leanings of his previous project, It Was Written . Nas – Nas Is Like Lyrics - Genius
The visuals reinforce the song's themes of street politics and inner-city survival, utilizing everyday urban settings rather than high-budget spectacle. Production by DJ Premier Nas - Nas Is Like (Official Video)
Includes appearances by fellow Queensbridge rappers Nature and The Bravehearts , as well as NBA player Ron Artest (Metta Sandiford-Artest).
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 The choppy string melody was discovered by Premier
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" . "Nas Is Like" served as a "return to
Filmed primarily in the Queensbridge Houses in Long Island City, the video highlights Nas’s roots.