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.
: DJ Premier famously found the core orchestral string sample on a 10-inch Lutheran church record he was about to throw away. Nas - Nas Is Like (Dirty)
: Critics point to lines like "Nas is like, Iron Mike, Before the Christ after the death" as some of the most complex poetry in the genre. is widely considered one of the greatest technical