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| ⚫ | A music video for "Nasty" was filmed in [[New York City]], and directed by [[Jason Goldwatch]].<ref name="RapUpvid">{{cite web|title=Video: Nas – 'Nasty'|url=http://www.rap-up.com/2011/10/11/video-nas-nasty/|work=[[Rap-Up]]|publisher=Devin Lazerine|accessdate=July 23, 2012|date=October 11, 2011}}</ref> The video is set in [[Queensbridge, Queens]], the district of New York where Nas grew up.<ref name="RapUpvid"/> whilst filming the video, Goldwatch wanted to make the imagery featured in the scenes where Nas visited Queensbridge as realistic as possible: thus, he sent scouts to find real [[homelessness|homeless]] people, as well as old women and [[Substance dependence|drug addict]]s, that could appear in the video.<ref name="XXLart">{{cite web|last=McKynzie|first=Amber|title=Nas' "Nasty" Videographer Jason Goldwatch Talks Art|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/features/2011/10/nas-nasty-videographer-jason-goldwatch-talks-art/|work=[[XXL (magazine)|XXL]]|publisher=[[Harris Publications]]|accessdate=July 23, 2012|date=October 18, 2011}}</ref> |
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| ⚫ | A music video for "Nasty" was filmed in [[New York City]], and directed by [[Jason Goldwatch]].<ref name="RapUpvid">{{cite web|title=Video: Nas – 'Nasty'|url=http://www.rap-up.com/2011/10/11/video-nas-nasty/|work=[[Rap-Up]]|publisher=Devin Lazerine|accessdate=July 23, 2012|date=October 11, 2011}}</ref> The video is set in [[Queensbridge, Queens]], the district of New York where Nas grew up.<ref name="RapUpvid"/> whilst filming the video, Goldwatch wanted to make the imagery featured in the |
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The video begins inside a limousine, with Nas' face hidden in shadow.<ref name="vevo">{{cite web|title=Nasty – Nas|url=http://www.vevo.com/watch/nas/nasty/USUV71101728|publisher=[[Vevo]]|accessdate=July 24, 2012}}</ref> The limousine is then seen travelling through New York City, and shots of Nas' journey – which he is undertaking with two women – are alternated with those of him in a recording studio, performing "Nasty".<ref name="vevo"/> Upon arriving at the district of Queensbridge, Queen, Nas exits the limousine and walks through the area, observing the life of the inhabitants, which includes some playing a game of [[craps]]. After greeting many of the inhabitants and walking with a group of children for a short period, Nas enters the main apartment complex of Queensbridge.<ref name="vevo"/> He locates a particular room and greets the tennants: after observing them for a while, he walks into a room which is shown to be the recording studio seen earlier in the video.<ref name="vevo"/> |
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"Nasty" is a song by American hip hop recording artist Nas. The song, released via iTunes on August 9, 2011, is the lead single from his tenth studio album Life Is Good.[1][2] The song is produced by Nas's long-time producer and frequent collaborator Salaam Remi. The song was listed at #37 on Rolling Stone Magazine's "50 Best Singles of 2011", and was also named as the best hip-hop song of 2011 by Rap Genius.[3][4] The song was later featured on the soundtrack to the 2012 film Project X.
Recording
"Nasty" was written by Nasir Jones and Salaam Gibbs, and produced by the latter under his production name Salaam Remi.[5] Gibbs provided and arranged the use of many of the instruments making up the song's instrumentation, including bass instruments, keys, guitars and drums.[5] The song was recorded by Gleyder Disla at Instrument Zoo Studios – a recording studio in Miami, Florida.[5] It was mixed by Manny Marroquin, Chris Galland and Erik Madrid at Larrabee Studios, Universal City in California.[5] Additional vocals were provided by disc jockey Big Kap, although his vocals are uncredited.[5] "Nasty" was mastered by Chris Gehringer at Sterling Sound, New York City.[5]
Composition
"Nasty" is a hip hop song of three minutes and four seconds in length.[6] The song is backed by a "minimal", boom bap orientated production, with guitars and drums interspersed throughout.[7][8]
Music video
Background
A music video for "Nasty" was filmed in New York City, and directed by Jason Goldwatch.[9] The video is set in Queensbridge, Queens, the district of New York where Nas grew up.[9] whilst filming the video, Goldwatch wanted to make the imagery featured in the scenes where Nas visited Queensbridge as realistic as possible: thus, he sent scouts to find real homeless people, as well as old women and drug addicts, that could appear in the video.[10]
Synopsis
The video begins inside a limousine, with Nas' face hidden in shadow.[11] The limousine is then seen travelling through New York City, and shots of Nas' journey – which he is undertaking with two women – are alternated with those of him in a recording studio, performing "Nasty".[11] Upon arriving at the district of Queensbridge, Queen, Nas exits the limousine and walks through the area, observing the life of the inhabitants, which includes some playing a game of craps. After greeting many of the inhabitants and walking with a group of children for a short period, Nas enters the main apartment complex of Queensbridge.[11] He locates a particular room and greets the tennants: after observing them for a while, he walks into a room which is shown to be the recording studio seen earlier in the video.[11]
Track listing
- Digital download[6]
- "Nasty" – 3:04
Credits and personnel
The credits for "Nasty" are adapted from the liner notes of Life Is Good.[5]
- Recording
- Personnel
- Nas – songwriting, vocals
- Salaam Remi – songwriting, production, bass, keys, guitar, drums
- Gleyder Disla – recording
- Manny Marroquin – mixing
- Erik Madrid – mix engineer
- Chris Galland – assistant mixer
- Big Kap – additional vocals
- Chris Gehringer – mastering
Release history
| Country | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada[12] | August 9, 2011 | Digital download | Def Jam Recordings |
| United States[6] |
References
- ^ http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/nasty-single/id453583899 Nas - Nasty (single)
- ^ Nas official site
- ^ http://www.rollingstone.com/music/lists/50-best-singles-of-2011-20111207/nas-nasty-19691231
- ^ http://rapgenius.com/posts/Top-100-rap-songs-of-2011
- ^ a b c d e f g Life Is Good (Media notes). Def Jam Recordings. 2012. p. 13.
{{cite AV media notes}}:|format=requires|url=(help); Unknown parameter|albumlink=ignored (help); Unknown parameter|artist=ignored (|others=suggested) (help); Unknown parameter|publisherid=ignored (help) - ^ a b c "Nasty – Single by Nas". iTunes Store. Apple. Retrieved July 23, 2012.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|work=(help) - ^ Breihan, Tom (June 14, 2011). "Nas: "Nasty"". Pitchfork Media. Retrieved July 23, 2012.
- ^ Adaso, Henry. "Nas – "Nasty"". About.com. The New York Times Company. Retrieved July 23, 2012.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|work=(help) - ^ a b "Video: Nas – 'Nasty'". Rap-Up. Devin Lazerine. October 11, 2011. Retrieved July 23, 2012.
- ^ McKynzie, Amber (October 18, 2011). "Nas' "Nasty" Videographer Jason Goldwatch Talks Art". XXL. Harris Publications. Retrieved July 23, 2012.
- ^ a b c d "Nasty – Nas". Vevo. Retrieved July 24, 2012.
- ^ "Nasty – Single by Nas". iTunes Store. Apple. Retrieved July 23, 2012.
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