A profound exploration of the rapper Nas reveals the intricate interplay of astrological influences on his artistry. I delve into Nas's Virgo characteristics, which manifest in his lyrical approach that seeks to serve and uplift the community. His commitment to addressing social issues is emphasized through his lyrics, advocating for unity and cooperation within the Black community. The discussion further highlights the duality of his astrological placements, with an Aries moon that propels him to fight for those he cares about, juxtaposed against a Libra influence that seeks balance and harmony in his relationships. This analysis elucidates the complex layers of Nas's persona, showcasing him as a reflective artist who meticulously crafts his messages with both intellect and emotional depth. I also reflect on the challenges Nas faces in the mainstream music industry, suggesting that his lyrical substance, while commendable, does not always translate into chart success due to a perceived lack of emotional resonance in his music. Through this lens, we appreciate the nuances of his career and the factors that shape his artistic output.
Takeaways:
The discussion centers around the unique astrological influences on the rapper Nas, highlighting his Virgo traits and their expression in his music.
We emphasize that Nas possesses a profound ability to convey substance within his lyrics, distinguishing him from many contemporaries in the hip-hop genre.
The analysis reveals that despite Nas's immense lyrical talent, he has not achieved consistent commercial success due to a perceived lack of emotional engagement in his music.
We observe that Nas's dual influences of an Aries moon and a Saturn in Cancer create a complex emotional landscape that informs his artistry and relationships.
The speakers express their admiration for Nas's lyrical depth and ability to communicate profound messages without resorting to preachiness.
The conversation reflects on the historical context of Nas's collaborations, such as with Dr. Dre and Foxy Brown, and how political dynamics may have affected their reception.
Even though he's not in my top five, many people may put this guy in their top five.
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Nas.
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Nas is a Virgo.
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Virgo is a different expression of Mercury.
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Virgo is.
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I analyze.
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And Virgo is the server.
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As in try to help people.
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Nas really tries to relate to people because he has three planets in Libra, so he likes to keep things cool and balanced.
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But his Aries moon allows him to fight for the people he's in relationships with.
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His Mars is in Taurus.
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Again, values and security.
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If you think about Nas raps and what he raps about.
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He raps about how blacks as a community should come together and work together.
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Libra, you can tell from his raps he has read and analyzed the things he is saying.
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He just doesn't say anything.
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And when he does say something, he really trying to help people out with the things he's saying which would point to his Virgo.
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The last thing I find interesting about Nas is he has Saturn in cancer.
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Cancer is feelings and emotions.
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And Saturn is kind of think of a blocker, you know, like a stop sign.
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Although Nas is a great lyricist and has much respect in the rap game, Nas never really had a chart topping hit.
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Why?
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In my opinion, even though he's given us valuable information, one of his downfalls is his music kind of lacks feeling.
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Cancer, what's your thoughts about Nas?
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Deuce.
Speaker B:
So nas is number two on my top five list of MCs.
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Like I put a high value on substance in your rhymes.
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And other than pop, there's nobody who has more substance in their rhymes.
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A lot of people can ride a beat, you know what I mean, and say some things, you know, that sound good on a beat, makes you want to dance.
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The thing about Nas is he packs so much substance into what he says.
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I mean into his songs.
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Without sounding preachy.
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He sings like a down to earth brother, you know that you really could be one of your homeboys.
Speaker A:
Speaks to his Virgo.
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Go ahead.
Speaker B:
And he can, he can get away with kind of trying to give you this information or trying to rally you against the powers that be without sounding preachy or without, you know, sounding like goofy, you know what I mean?
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He was.
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And the way that he says his rhymes, his voice and his, his presence on the microphone is really, you know, one of the, one of the best.
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Like if you like, like I say Pac is my number one rapper.
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My.
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One of my number One emcee.
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But if you.
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If you were creating, like the.
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The perfect mc, he would probably have Nas voice and Nas's flow, You know what I mean?
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Like, Pac wasn't the prototypical MC as, like, a battle rapper or, you know, somebody that you can.
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You feel is like a super dope lyricist, whereas Nas was.
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And he did that from his very first CD to his last cd.
Speaker A:
I mean, I.
Speaker A:
You know, like I said, I. I do have respect for Nas, you know, I just.
Speaker A:
He's just not in my top five.
Speaker B:
I agree with you as far as, like, his beat selection wasn't always the beats that made you want to dance or the songs that made you want to drive fast or bob your head or you were jamming to.
Speaker B:
But his lyrical content, his voice, and his delivery was always on point.
Speaker A:
Yeah.
Speaker B:
It's just sometimes he put it over the wrong beats.
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Yeah.
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And if you think something that always kind of confused me is that.
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Have you ever listened to.
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What was that CD with him and Foxy Brown and Dre, the Firm?
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Have you ever listened to the Firm cd?
Speaker A:
I only heard like one or two songs.
Speaker B:
I mean, to me, the Firm was real tight.
Speaker A:
But didn't Dre say everybody for everybody else?
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Look, look.
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Didn't Dr. Dre in the song say, you say I made the Firm flop?
Speaker B:
Yeah, yeah.
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He said it was a Firm fiasco.
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And I'm like, that's what I don't understand.
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Like, with him, Foxy Brown and Dre, they had Az on There he cool.
Speaker B:
Huh?
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I said, az.
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Az.
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Yeah, they had Az on There he cool and all, but just with them, too.
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Foxy Brown and.
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And Nas.
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Nas, that was a cold ass CD they had.
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The beats was tight, the rhymes was tight.
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I think the reason that they say that is more political.
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You know what I mean?
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Like, Dre from the west coast.
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And I mean, that came out, like, right on the hills of the East Coast.
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West coast beat, you know what I'm saying?
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And I think people was just hating on him because it was Dre, you know what I'm saying?
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And Nas and people was trying to force everybody to pick a side.
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But it was good music to me, and that's what matters to me.
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I don't care where you from.
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You could be from Haiti.
Speaker A:
Any last words on Nas before I move on to my next one?
