New york state of mind by billy joel on amazon music. In a 2014 interview with bbc radio ones zane lowe, nas spoke about losing several of his rhyme books in that time period. Nas be havin dreams that ima gangster drinkin moets, holdin tecs makin sure the cash came correct then i stepped investments in stocks, sewein up the blocks to sell rocks, winnin gunfights with mega cops. Martha cooper is a documentary photographer who has specialized in urban vernacular art and architecture for more than twentyfive years. Lxe performs the song ny state of mind by nas genre rap comment by t. New york state of mind is a song written by billy joel which initially appeared on the album turnstiles in 1976. State of mind is a song by hip hop recording artist nas, taken from his debut studio album illmatic 1994. Alicia keys new york, new york, frank sinatra new york state of mind, billy joel hope this helps. Joel famously played the song at the concert for new york city, the october 2001 benefit concert for the new york city fire and police departments. Listen to both songs on whosampled, the ultimate database of sampled music, cover songs and remixes. Nas was 19 or 20 on this album but flow, delivery, story telling, and tone of a seasoned vet. Billy joel new york state of mind lyrics genius lyrics. State of mind by nas is one of my favorite rap songs, and new york city my favorite city.
The chorus samples a rakim line from the track mahogany, which is fitting since nas was being heralded as the second coming of the god mc. Nasir bin olu dara jones, more commonly known as nas formerly nasty nas and escobar, born september 14, 1973 in crown heights, brooklyn, new york, is a prominent american mc. On an episode of genius level, dj premier spoke about nas reading from his rhyme book before freestyling n. Dalio bsmike ravenda drmspaul dinkin gtrdave battelene saxsteve schwesinger kbdisaac delrosario v. I really liked this picture book new york state of mind because of the beautiful drawings in this book. Learn about a new york state of mind, browse upcoming events, and buy tickets online or over the phone. Some folks like to get away, take a holiday from the neighborhood hop a flight to miami beach or to hollywood but im taking a greyhound on the hudson river line. I think of crime when im in a new york state of mind new york state of mine rakim repeat 4x verse two. I lost a couple of books or a book, i cant remember, he said. New york state of mind new york state of mind nasty nas submit corrections.
I think of crime when im in a new york state of mind new york state of mind new york state of mind new york state of mind new york state of mind new york state of mind be having dreams that im a gangsta. E kid ur white and dont sound anything like the real g bro. Ny state of mind, memory lanes, it aint hard to tell, the world is yours are some of my favorite tracks. New york, new york new york state of mind rakim new york, new york new york state of mind rakim repeat while nas is talking you heard about it, you see about it you read about it, its in your papers its in your daily news get money. Almost 20 years later, it remains a sterling example of how great rap can be.
Nas has attributed the song streets of new york by kool g rap as one of the songs primary influences kool g rap would later sample this song, plus give nas a guest spot on his album 4,5,6. Ive seen all the movie stars in their fancy cars and their limousines been high in the rockies under the evergreens but i know what im needing and i dont want to. Ny state of mind in terms of cultural significance. New york chronicles, every day the crime rate, the murder rate. It gives a colourful bright look on the famous new york city. State of mind over a track from gang starrs dj premier. The song that most clearly represents the significance of nas s upbringing on the album is track number 2 ny state of mind. Some folks like to get away, take a holiday from the neighborhood hop a flight to miami beach or to hollywood but. In 1994 nas released perhaps the most influential hip hop albums of all time in his debut album illmatic containing many tracks that reflect the struggles of living in an urban society such as new york city. Straight up its time, man aight, set that shit off set it off then. Nas lost his rhyme books while recording illmatic genius.
Discount a new york state of mind tickets 20192020 a. Original oneact plays set in new york written and produced by paul surace. Mind rain by joe chambers and flight time by donald byrd. In my opinion the song fits perfect with the dark, dirty, dangerous new york city of the 1970s. But even the recording on the turnstiles album is powerful. In my opinion the song fits perfect with the dark, dirty, dangerous new york city. Nasir bin olu dara jones, known to one and all as nas, is one of hiphops bestknown, most mercurial, and lyrically blessed figures ever to touch the microphone. Primo, large pro, qtip, les, and pete rock productions on this are 10 out of 10 especially if you like drums, hard snares, and greats samples.
Find discount a new york state of mind tickets for sale at, your trusted online destination for 20192020 tickets on the secondary market. I think of crime when im in a new york state of mind new york state of mind new york state of mind new york state of mind new york state of mind be having dreams that ima gangster, drinking moets, holding tecs making sure the cash came correct then i stepped investments in stocks, sewing up the blocks to sell rocks, winning gunfights with. What does im in a new york state of mind mean answers. Yeah, its time man aight nigga, begin yeah, straight out the fuckin dungeons of rap where fake niggaz dont make it back i dont know how to start this shit, yo, now verse one. The words in the book are lyrics to billy joels song. The songs production was handled by dj premier who sampled two jazz songs. The new york times, the daily news it comes down to reality and its fine with me cause ive let it slide dont care if its chinatown or on riverside i dont have any reasons ive left them all behind im in a new york state of mind im just taking a greyhound on the hudson river line cause im in a new york state of mind. Ny state of mind nas cover by lxemusic published on 20912t14.
Its like the game aint the same got younger niggas pulling the triggers, bringing fame to their name and claim some corners, crews without guns are goners in broad daylight, stickup kids. The 1994 hiphop landmark is reissued in a box set with vinyl, a gold cd, an ersatz cherry wood case, and a 48page book. I think of crime when im in a new york state of mind chorus. Also titled streets of new york, nas, rakim, and alicia keys come together as some of the most influential new york representatives to create the third installment of the. Premier additionally scratched up vocal samples from eric b. Stream ny state of mind nas cover by lxemusic from desktop or your mobile device. Although it was never released as a single, it has become a fan favorite and a song that joel plays regularly in concert. Jones nasir, martin chris e, griffin william, barrier eric.
Writin in my book of rhymes, all the words past the margin. The son of jazz musician olu dara, he was raised in the infamous queensbridge housing projects in queensbridge, new york. Nas rappers i monkey flip em with the funky rhythm i be kickin musician, inflictin composition of pain im like scarface sniffin cocaine holdin a m16, see with the pen im extreme, now bulletholes left in my. Nas makes a quote lets see who can quote a daddy kane line the fastest people have forgotten and need a quick course in great hiphop. Cooper worked as a staff photographer for the new york post from 1977 to 1980, when she left to follow the emerging hip hop scene. Check out new york state of mind by billy joel on amazon music. When witnessed live and in person, the song is a glowing tribute to all east coasters and specifically to new yorkers, from one of their own. New york state of mind has always been one of billy joels most passionatelyperformed pieces. State of mind is one of my favorites, because that one painted a picture of the city like nobody else.
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