Nas - Nas Is Like (dirty) -

: Premier chopped the sample into three parts and layered it with bird chirps and a heavy, boom-bap drum sequence.

Lyrically, the song is a "lush litany of hip-hop braggadocio" where Nas defines his persona through a barrage of vivid metaphors and similes. Nas - Nas Is Like (Dirty)

is widely considered one of the greatest technical displays in hip-hop history. Released in 1999 as the lead single for his third album, I Am... , the track reunited Nas with producer DJ Premier to recapture the "Illmatic perfection" fans craved after his more commercial turn. Production: The "Church Record" Miracle The beat is a legendary piece of hip-hop lore. : Premier chopped the sample into three parts