Nas - Black Republican Lyrics






[Intro: Jay-Z & (Nas)]
I know you can feel the magic baby
Turn the motherfucking lights down
Esco what's up? (What's up homey)
I mean.. it's what you expected ain't it?
Let's go... uh, uh, uh, uh, uh
Turn the music up and the headphones
uh, Yea, that's perfect (Yea, right)
Uh, we got to take and make a nigga wait on this motherfucker
(ha ha!) Make niggas mad and shit like..
Niggas usually start rappin' after 4-bars, nigga go in
Start dancin' in this motherfucker
Yea, (Yea) niggas come outta nowhere

[Hook: Jay-Z]
I feel like a Black Republican, money I got comin' in
Can't turn my back on the hood, I got love for them
Can't clean my act up for good, too much thug in 'em
Probably in the back of the hood, I'm like "Fuck it then"

[Verse 1: Jay-Z]
Huddlin' over the oven, we was like brothers then (What?)
Though you was nothin' other than a son of my mother's friend
We had governin', who would of thought the love would end
Like ice cold album, all good things
Neva thought we sing the same song that all hood sang
Thought it was all wood-grain, all good brain
You wouldn't bicker like the other fools talk good game
Neva imagine all the disasters that one could reign
Could bring!, should bling, the game, and I could
It's kill or be killed, how could I refrain?
And forever be in debt, that's never a good thing
To the pressure for success can put a good strain
On a friend you call best, and yes it could bring
Out the worst in every person, even the good's insane
Though we rehearsed, it's just ain't the same
When you put in the game at age sixteen
Then you mix things: like cars, jewelry, and miss things
Jealousy, ego, and pride, and this brings
It all to a head like coin, cha-ching
The rule of evil strikes again, this could sting
Now the team got beef between the Post and the Point
This puts the ring in jeopardy - indefinitely

[Hook: Jay-Z]

[Hook: Nas]
I feel like a black militant takin' over the government
Can't turn my back on the hood, too much love for them
Can't clean my act up for good, too much thug in 'em
Probably in up back in the hood, I'm like, "fuck it then"

[Verse 2: Nas]
I'm back in the hood, they like, "Hey Nas" (Uh)
Blowin' on purp', reflectin' on they lives
Couple of fat cats, couple of A.I.'s
Dreamin' of fly shit instead of them gray skies
Gray 5's, hate guys wishin' our reign dies
Pitch, sling pies, and niggas they sing, "why"?
Guess they ain't strong enough to handle their jail time
Weak minds, keep tryin', follow the street signs
I'm standin' on the roof of my building
I'm feelin' - the whirlwind of beef, I inhale it
Just like an acrobat ready to hurl myself though the hoops of fire
Sippin' 80 proof, bulletproof under my attire
Could it be the forces of darkness, against hood angels of good
That forms street politics - makes a sweet honest kid
Turn illegal for commerce - to get his feet out of them Converse
That's my word

[Hook: Jay-Z]

[Hook: Nas]





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  1. J.... C....

    “Well I gotta tell ya I’m pissed. ROYALLY PISSED” *gets those pants*

  2. R.... P....

    I prefer when they collab instead when they beefin

  3. P.... J....

    I don't care what anyone says. These 2 are the greatest rappers alive.

  4. Y.... ....

    Shit is epic

  5. J.... L....

    Pretty shitty beat. Sounds so outdated. I see why I dont care for most New York rap. Garbage.

  6. Z.... M....

    put a rose on the grave and have a jay z feature subliminal diss?

  7. M.... F....

    This is when Hip Hop died. R.I.P

  8. j.... p....

    More songs like this?

  9. K.... N....

    Can here in Feb. 2020 for NAS verse.

  10. 7.... ....

    Great conclusion to an epic beef

  11. L.... K....

    The way Nas comes in this track is fucking epiccc

  12. T.... A....

    This shit is so raw

  13. W.... ....

    Jay z killed nas.

  14. J.... D....

    Daniel is pussy mustard

  15. S.... G....

    Let do it homie 💯💯💯💯🖤

  16. A.... W....

    The Michael Jackson and Prince of Hip Hop #GOATS 💪🏾💪🏾

  17. a.... ....

    when they legalize murder, this will be my campaign trail beat.

  18. a.... ....

    this is a beat I can feel

  19. K.... I....

    RIP etika

  20. A.... D....

    First time I heard this I thought Jay got Nas, but after repeating it Nas just rides the beat so smooth and paints this whole feeling in you. It’s like Jay beat the track up but Nas sailed on that shit

    A.... D....

    Jay stays on a topic, Nas rhymes are all over the place.

  21. C.... I....

    Fly like an 🦅 but no I’m not donavan

  22. M.... P....

    Still on repeat in 2020! 😎

  23. K.... Y....

    2020 still using as motivation for greatness #chitown90s

  24. B.... D....

    No one else here anymore ?

  25. W.... A....

    All mighty order success is everything motherfuckers.....order bitch

  26. M.... B....

    Classic.

  27. M.... G....

    Jayz a liberal biotch and nas believes in fantasies, but hot bars.

    M.... G....

    Stfu....expand your mind., Quit being a whiny "biotch" sheeple being controlled by loyalties and alliances political parties and organizations that have trained your easily controlled brain to place labels on individuals that you don't even know. What ignorance it takes to call a BM a "biotch" because you support corrupted a political system that control you followers by allowing you to join and become a brainwashed servant for their political party. You're living the fantasy....as if liberals or conservatives give a shit about you after they get elected. If you didn't catch the deeper message of the track....kindly close your disrespectful mouth and listen.You internet critics that never understand the actual meaningful details because you're working as your political parties send out of a member.

  28. M.... F....

    Beat sounds like I just woke up from a long long slumber. Now ready to take back whats mine 🌎

  29. M.... F....

    Some military ass beat. 🔥

  30. J.... l....

    Listening in 2020

  31. F.... ....

    2020 !!!

  32. W.... F....

    Two Godfathers on the same track this was one of the most beautiful moments in hip hop history. I am a Nas fan first and foremost but Hova and Prodigy was the only ones who actually gave Nas a true run for the title King of NY

  33. M.... B....

    Naw you assholes. When Jay -Z say I Feel like a BLACK Republican taking over the government Nas says I feel like a BLACK militant taking over the government . There mines are in to different places. JAY Z is HOLLYWOOD. dumb fucks

    M.... B....

    Yet Jay Z in his purest form is a better MC than Nas...so much so that he was able to solidify his place among hip hop legends because of his B-sides tracks AND amass a multi-million dollar empire along the way. That's Pharoah-level right there, Nas is just 1-dimensional....amazing lyricist but no different than Pac', Rakim, KRS-One etc.

    M.... B....

    @crimsonwizard1988 you psuedo intellectuals are one dimensional. You think JayZ amassing a $1billion fortune is the only road to success. You think his financial status contributed to his emceeing skills or make him "better" than Nasir Jones. If so you're truly lost and blinded by your materialistic nature. There's nothing pure about the love of money. Sacrifice is the greatest act of charity & love. Nasir is a righteous man who made a conscious decision to remain socially & civically connected to the struggles of his people, culture, and the global community. He stayed true to himself. Which speaks to his depth. You're the one dimensional closed minded person. Surely you know NAS is steadily aligned with the legendary greats. Not sure why your small mind can't accept two or more legends to coexist. Rakim is the damn Prototype for top tier lyrical emcees. Nevermind you're a weirdo.....🤦🏽‍♀️

  34. R.... B....

    Real HipHop🏌️‍♂️🥰with a msg🏌️‍♂️

  35. d.... h....

    lol like my facebook post about black roses?

  36. T.... w....

    For some reason I could always picture Jay z in the studio thinking to himself
    “ OMG I FINALLY GOT A NAS VERSE “

    Y’all jay lovers can deny the fact all you want but jay respected and looked up to nas as inspiration

    Jay always been a nas admirer
    Nas not reaching out , along with the female situation had jay thinking he could go at his idol
    But I feel the kid in Jay z was happy he was finally able to rap with his idol
    It’s like Kobe finally matching up with Jordan

  37. S.... S....

    Jay's flow trumped Nas on this.

  38. S.... L....

    Came here from the lil Wayne/Juelz Santana remix

  39. E.... M....

    Written & read of my lettler sr president correspond card mail thank's

  40. D.... T....

    We love music crowned nas while jayz wear his

  41. A.... B....

    Tha illest record evuh

  42. R.... I....

    This is HEAT, DeNiro and Pacino together on a track

    R.... I....

    Rama Isibo The Godfather part II

    R.... I....

    @ivan geerman they were never on screen at the same time. De Niro played his Dad in a flashback. We only had the "I will not hesitate" scene in Heat and the Irishman recently

  43. M.... M....

    Back again after another week to pay homage
    It’s not even surprising
    This has to be one of the most iconic rap songs of all time

  44. R.... ....

    "It's just a remix! It's all about DatPiff" - Etika 2007

  45. W.... F....

    Nas & Hova both killed this they are like Deniro & Pacino they are the best at their craft flip a coin real shit

  46. L.... C....

    Once again another STOLEN classic from kanye. (The Godfather part 2)

  47. R.... P....

    Trump 2020 #vision

  48. 1.... t....

    🐐🌃

  49. m.... ....

    Godfather 2 on the beat

  50. R.... ....

    love this track but immortal technique does it better in his language :)

  51. Q.... W....

    Who else here after the DEheaven vlad interview?

  52. J.... C....

    I get amped listening to this, it feel like an intro to a heavyweight boxing match. I'am I the only one who feel like that. An adreadline rush...

  53. M.... M....

    Iconic man
    What an iconic song

  54. M.... P....

    I dont know after jay z surrounded him self with obama its hard to believe he is a Republican who only care about themselves

  55. M.... M....

    CENO brought me here over this Dehaven beef

  56. F.... ....

    I think Jay is talking about DeHaven...

  57. A.... ....

    I'm just now figuring out who Jay's verse is about De Haven 😮

  58. A.... G....

    Damn!they both went in....the outcome......victorious....props to both east coast rap vets! 🔥 🔥

  59. M.... M....

    Nas 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

  60. J.... P....

    Word..TP 2020

  61. O.... g....

    Put Eminem in there....and see if they are comfortable anymore....nice song though from 2 greats

  62. g.... ....

    I know you can feel the magic baby, Jay z has got one of the most annoying voices in the world

  63. F.... R....

    Eh i thought they beefin?

  64. J.... R....

    Whoever gave this a thumbs down dont know anything about hip hop nas Jay rap legends

  65. O.... D....

    Trump 2020!💯 Still sound fresh in 2019😎🍾

  66. c.... i....

    FOH nad bodies jay on this too!

  67. h.... I....

    Im the biggest hov fan alive. Takeover was a million times better than Ether. Jay sealed the deal with the Supa ugly joint.. That being said Nas had the better verse on this all day

    h.... I....

    That's debatable.

  68. C.... C....

    Superhero shit from Esco and Jay

  69. C.... ....

    Funny, I heard that song before I watched the godfather. I watch the second part, the guy goes down the street and they play this music, I think damn I heard this beat somewhere

  70. S.... B....

    Can we do this in 2020 again! 🙏

  71. i.... W....

    I bought this album three times. Once for myself in jail then I gifted it to a young fella then bought a copy for the original that I'd loaned out. The good shit never comes back.

  72. S.... Z....

    2019 Im a black Republican foreal

  73. c.... o....

    niggas usually just start rapppin after 4 bars nigga just go in! start dancing in this muthafucka lmao jay z funny as shit

  74. M.... I....

    I was listening to either😁
    Unity is everything ♥️💯💯🤙

  75. b.... ....

    Where the black republican at?

  76. S.... ....

    Can't stand jayz

  77. A.... M....

    This shit will forever sound epic AF

  78. M.... K....

    They always been friends

  79. C.... L....

    Nas > Jay.

  80. C.... M....

    Black republicans probably love this song? lol

  81. T.... R....

    🐐NAS🐐 THE GREATEST

  82. N.... N....

    Let me be honest. Jay-Z killed Nas in this track.😂💁‍♂️

    N.... N....

    in your dreams

    N.... N....

    Lol I don't discriminate. Nas got some wack songs and verses like everybody else in the rap game. Check out "Nas Angels the flyest" and Oochie wally. Wack 🤣🤣

    N.... N....

    Hov got off on this. If you disagree, fine.

  83. P.... M....

    That Jay Z laugh though after Nas' "...beef I inhale it."

  84. T.... 3....

    I liked "Success" better

  85. U.... S....

    The *Perfect* Collaboration between NYC's *Greatest*
    🗽🗽🗽🗽🗽

  86. i.... ....

    black millitant ✊🏽

  87. r.... d....

    Jay got him on this both fire tho

  88. A.... M....

    Fuck the government, and fuck communists

  89. A.... M....

    Sonnie Johnson brought me here, again

  90. E.... V....

    Wow Juelz Santana n lil Wayne went in but sucked vs Veterans Jayz and Nas

  91. o.... z....

    This song was not on nas album.

    o.... z....

    Mookaron more specifically, it wasn’t released on nas album. I remember it was the first song jay and nas did after ether. It was ground breaking at that. Correct me if I’m wrong

    o.... z....

    @o zekeo it's on hip hop is dead

    o.... z....

    C McC was that the original album it was released on? I remember this song from an earlier album by jayz.

    o.... z....

    @o zekeo hip hop is dead by nas 2006 you might be thinking of Jay z ft nas success on American gangster

    o.... z....

    C McC oh no but that success track hard body too. Look I concede my point u guys may be right. I could be tripping I’m human

  92. M.... ....

    Too bad Nas and J are stuck on the Democrat plantation

  93. B.... M....

    This was trash. They could have done better. I remember i was excited when this came out then i heard it

  94. C.... F....

    I should have this song on loop whenever I log into Fidelity

  95. T.... B....

    it stil not to late for a jay z and nas album

  96. G.... V....

    in the real 50 cent should have been in this to