Nas - Nas Is Like (official Video) -

The track is famous for its intricate technical details and accidental discovery:

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)

The chorus is a masterclass in turntablism, scratching vocal samples from Nas’s earlier hits "It Ain’t Hard to Tell" and "Street Dreams" . The track is famous for its intricate technical

"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 , was released on March 2, 1999

"Nas Is Like" served as a "return to form" for Nas after the commercial leanings of his previous project, It Was Written . Nas – Nas Is Like Lyrics - Genius

Filmed primarily in the Queensbridge Houses in Long Island City, the video highlights Nas’s roots.

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.