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.
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 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). The choppy string melody was discovered by Premier
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 It features hard-hitting drums, bird chirps from Don
"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
