The Essential Nas

[Verse 1] Freedom or jail, clip's inserted, a baby's being born Same time a man is murdered, the beginning and end As far as rap go, it's only natural I explain My plateau, and also, what defines my name First it was Nasty, but times have changed Ask

[Hook: Nas + Kids!] I know I can (I know I can!) Be what I wanna be (be what I wanna be!) If I work hard at it (If I work hard it!) I'll be where I wanna be (I'll be where I wanna be!) [Verse 1] Be, B-Boys and girls, listen up You can be anything in

[Intro: Nas (w/ Puff Daddy)] Escobar Season has returned It's been a long time, been a long time comin' It's life or death for me now But you know, there's no turning back now This is what makes me; this is what I am [Hook: Puff Daddy] You can hate m