SALUTE TO U DON ONCE AGAIN FOR THE BREAKDOWN OF THIS MUCH NEEDED INFORMATION. LOVE THE STYLE IN WHICH U PRESENT YOUR CONTENT AS WELL. GLAD I GOT IN EARLY, BECAUSE THIS SITE IS GOING TO BLOW IN 2022!✊🏾

@donnewkirk4769

2 жыл бұрын

It's the reception from my folk like you KAZ that makes it worth it bro! Facts! ✊🏾

@DeeLes

2 жыл бұрын

Smart and loyal that's a major key 🔑...

Thank you for all of your mentorship and guidance brother Newkirk. You are missed! Rest in Beats!!!

Ha not witnessed a breakdown so educational and intelligent. Nas is undervalued!

@donnewkirk4769

2 жыл бұрын

I give thanks Sun Rise! Glad you enjoyed the video & really happy you picked up on the message. I totally agree with you that Nas is undervalued but not for long!

@johnleon2594

2 жыл бұрын

NOT TO ME JUNE 6 '71 I KNOW WHA♊ I KNOW COMMON WISDOM IS GOD SENT

@TheLstradamus

2 жыл бұрын

This way bigger than rap!!!!

@DonBienveRosario15

Жыл бұрын

The hate is real, but you should know that the love is way realer

The last line at the end always give me chills....."Just like when the judge read the sentence threw your life away in minutes Left them speechless..... The bounce back is the greatest feeling when they thought that you were finish" 🙏🏾👑

@donnewkirk4769

2 жыл бұрын

First off Black Phantom is a dope name!! And yes, Speechless is so line for line dop, it's just crazy how inspired and prolific Nas is!!

@handsome2491

2 жыл бұрын

Lines to live by.... NAS!!! 🏆🎯💎💎💯

@madalitsophiri6411

2 жыл бұрын

It’s a line demonstrating irony, the sentence left them speechless

Rest easy my Brother. Our creator must be proud of what You have done to enhance our Hip Hop culture.

Nas,LCOB,REKS,WestSide Boogie-best HipHop soul repair music

Rest in Peace Don!!!

Firstly, this analysis is top notch and secondly, this is the reason i’h always stan Nasty Nas, always dropping knowledge.

@donnewkirk4769

2 жыл бұрын

Firstly, thank you 🙏 secondly I agree that Nas stay dropping knowledge!

RIP 🕊🕊🕊🕊🐐

Nas THE greatest to ever do it untouchable. 🐐

@donnewkirk4769

2 жыл бұрын

I totally agree Jim, it's hard for others to measure up to Nas!!✊

All respect but how could you miss the intricate significance of the very 1st bar. The 27 club represent a number of writer actors & performers who died at 27 before they reached their prime....Nas is here 21 years after & still in his PRhyme....

@donnewkirk4769

2 жыл бұрын

I feel you Jeff. I wanted to keep it in the financial realm.

@EnlightenDaily07

2 жыл бұрын

FACTS!!!!!!

Its a shame content like this dont go viral.

@donnewkirk4769

2 жыл бұрын

Well.. Im gonna keep on making these videos til everyone hears it! Thanks for the compliment, That alone will keep me going for now!!

Hstry is his clothing company too, the way he used it was quite poetic. Nas always has been dropping gems.

@donnewkirk4769

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks George, I never knew about his clothing line but you’re right..he’s always drops knowledge!! Thanks for stopping by!

NAS IS KING

@donnewkirk4769

2 жыл бұрын

That my friend is a FACT!!

Bro Nas new shit has giving me so much inspiration in life. Son been dropping jewels for years but kd1 kd2 and magic stay in constant rotation.

@donnewkirk4769

2 жыл бұрын

Yea bro I can’t wait for KD3!! The inspiration is real!

This songs is making me think on PUT MY FUCKING HEAD TO WORK . yeah. Yeah. Keep fucking doubting me . ( some family members and some so called friends of mine); I'm gonna put my mind into it and make a plan , go after my money, be in a better position this new year, fight for success and and get my car, apartment and ...LET THEM SPEECHLESS.

@donnewkirk4769

2 жыл бұрын

You really "get it" Kamelody and you're absolutely right!! Figure out where you want to be at the end of the journey and work your way back from there step by step! Never worry about your friends or family's support, some will some will "hat" on your accomplishments! Just decide and grind until it happens! Blessings 🙏

The Don 🤲🏾... Always come back here to regain my energy

@donnewkirk4769

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks King!! Trying to get some work behind me so I can make more videos!!

This Nas album is one of my favorite rap albums

@donnewkirk4769

2 жыл бұрын

Mine too!!

Salute! This was amazing. I am an avid Nas fan and this was the best way for anyone to illustrate his lyrics. Don you are a gem in this industry and have been blessing many with your presence. Peace King!

@donnewkirk4769

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks J.D! Peace to you & thanks for stopping by! 🙏🏾

Golden Era Don Newkirk is alive and well. Thank goodness. Really good to see you spreading healthy Hip Hop. Peace!

@donnewkirk4769

Жыл бұрын

"Spreading healthy hip hop" I love it & may have to use that one! Yup I'm still & still going! Thanks for checking out the channel!

My brother you have done what we used to do at what we call "sessions" everyone would light up that weed and we will put in new music and dissect it from a intellectual perspective if you were not learning from the music. If your MC wasn't dropping knowledge you would throw the cd or tape away you are 1 of the first KZreadr I seen do this props to your Channel

@donnewkirk4769

2 жыл бұрын

That’s probably because I used to own a studio and engineer for 20 years! I know exactly the vibe & build sessions you’re talking about, thanks so mucj for coming through!✊🏾

You have a new subscriber - just seeing this. I'm that old guy still bobbing his head to hip hop in the car because of the greatness of Nas and thoughtful reminders from brothers like you.

@donnewkirk4769

2 жыл бұрын

Hey us OGs gotta bop too Kenton!! Thanks for the sub brother!✊🏾

Millionaire code has been revealed,Nas is truly the greatest ....dope content

@donnewkirk4769

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sizo!! He really lays down major jewels at every turn!

That 2nd Verse is one of his greatest. Great breakdown, hopefully our people grab hold on to it.

@donnewkirk4769

2 жыл бұрын

I totally agree!! I really hope our people grab hold and learn from all the jewels Nas is dropping on Magic! Thanks for checking out the video!!

@lovememoremeticulous4378

2 жыл бұрын

@Aaron9 key words “One of” and you can add UGLY 1st & 2nd verse in the mix with it.

@donnewkirk4769

2 жыл бұрын

@Brice And Oh most definitely!! It's better than Kings Disease to me! He just get's better with time!

@donnewkirk4769

2 жыл бұрын

@Aaron9 Facts! It's hard to choose cause It's like the more he drops the better he gets!

Love active Nas

@donnewkirk4769

2 жыл бұрын

For real I can't wait for KD3!! Thanks for stopping through!!

The best breakdown I've seen so far...🤯

@donnewkirk4769

Жыл бұрын

Much thanks🙏🏾

Everything in divine timing and focus on your self and your family

@donnewkirk4769

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly JD! All we need to do is that and everything else will fall in place!

Im always listening

This is one of the greatest videos I ever seen on here ever since being on KZread. My mind is blown apart.

@donnewkirk4769

2 жыл бұрын

🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

Your deep bro. Nas is the illest ever

@donnewkirk4769

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris!! He is the illest!! What else is on your playlist right now?

@chrisscippio7094

2 жыл бұрын

Right now on the real lox,

My favorite song on the album

@donnewkirk4769

2 жыл бұрын

For real Chris mine as well!! What else is on your playlist right now?

Gems galores.....

@donnewkirk4769

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks much appreciated!

The 27 club is also a group of artists that died at 27, janis joplin, jim Morrison to name a few, amy winehouse, also referenced bohemian cove

@donnewkirk4769

2 жыл бұрын

I thought that the bohemian grove & the "27 club" might take the video into a "conspiracy" narrative rabbit hole but good catch, that means you're listening!! As far as Doom...maybe..

✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾 Let's get this money!!!

@donnewkirk4769

2 жыл бұрын

Yes indeed, lets get paid!!

Wow my Baby Brother Don Newkirk always breaks down these videos with the best Intelligence and Teachings I've ever seen. Thank God for my Baby Brother because Don helps me to see things with a better perspective because I truly am a whole lot older than him and he's helping keep my mind from drying up. And Boy am I listening to all his excellent advice within Nas' video and also all of Don's other video advice on his Channel. Whose gonna listen as well as I am 😟😬😕. Thanks so much Donnie. 💖

This is dope. I like how you went through the translation. Nas doesn't disappoint.

@donnewkirk4769

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks fam! Nas never does disappoint!

My man hears the music, absolutely nothing went past you. I applaud you, it’s rare really with all the reactions and review I’ve seen, not sure anyone has really broken down the lyrics and digested it as well as you have. I salute

@donnewkirk4769

2 жыл бұрын

I really do appreciate that Bryant, glad my insights are well received!👍

Jewellz.. 💎👉🏽🗝️'z..!!!!

@donnewkirk4769

2 жыл бұрын

Hahaa dope code!! Thanks 🙏🏾

We need more of this Master teacher. Would love to see you breakdown more of Nas bars.

@donnewkirk4769

2 жыл бұрын

I will definitely do that!

"Word"!!

@donnewkirk4769

2 жыл бұрын

Word!! For real!

@gt4real377

2 жыл бұрын

Alot don't know what that even means lol ... got to be where we are from .

One of the best reviews on any platform. Thanks for the breakdown brother

@donnewkirk4769

2 жыл бұрын

That’s a big compliment Genesis I really appreciate it!🙏🏾

I think I've found one of the best videos of 2022! Thanks for sharing. Listen, Extract & Utilize! Peace!

@donnewkirk4769

2 жыл бұрын

Ron thats a great compliment to wake up to!! Thanks for stopping by and checking out the video, glad you liked it!

Let's build and put it to work ... Major Key

@donnewkirk4769

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly unity and building together is the main key!

So many levels of brilliance in these verses. I appreciate the level of analysis Don, you're service to the culture is appreciated 🙏🏽 Uplifting.

@donnewkirk4769

2 жыл бұрын

Wow thanks G! Just trying to disseminate all that I can to the culture!

I can tell you as a person with 3 business associates degrees working my my bachelor degree in finance. Nas always been a street scholar passing down knowledge for generations.

@donnewkirk4769

2 жыл бұрын

That is an actual fact he always drops jewels and I’m really proud of you obtaining 3 degrees!✊🏾

Peace. Wise words being spoken

@donnewkirk4769

2 жыл бұрын

Peace Daim, Rakim Allah the original god MC that inspired young Nas!✊🏾

@daimlee7241

2 жыл бұрын

Indeed

True words my brother you're divine

@donnewkirk4769

2 жыл бұрын

🙏 I give thanks @swam haruna!

By far.... This is one of the best song reviews/breakdowns I've ever witnessed!

@donnewkirk4769

2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that Max thanks for checking out the video!✊🏾

The way you did this video was so damn cool, gave me a new appreciation for the song. You are very good at this!

@donnewkirk4769

Жыл бұрын

Wow I almost missed your comment, Im really glad you enjoyed the video & thanks for stopping by!

He is the best

@donnewkirk4769

2 жыл бұрын

Now that’s a fact!!

Bruh this is unique the way you do reviews and breakdowns of the lyrical content. I couldn't have agreed more with everything you said

@donnewkirk4769

2 жыл бұрын

I’m really glad you like the perspective, thank you bery much 🙏🏾

Came back for the break down thanks bro lengendary much love to the best rapper DOA Nas

@donnewkirk4769

2 жыл бұрын

Good looking Ebrima! I appreciate the support!!

Don Newkirk, you just dropped a college thesis on the doctoral level. Thank you.

Thoroughly broken down ✌️ Peace NAS IS KING 👑 WE KNOW

@donnewkirk4769

2 жыл бұрын

Big thanks!! Glad you enjoyed it!!

Man this was lovely to watch, well curated shoutout!

@donnewkirk4769

2 жыл бұрын

Tas I really appreciate that & Im glad you vibed with it!

Man that was a cold breakdown of them bars. Cause they definitely might have went over some heads! 🥶🥶🥶

@donnewkirk4769

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Penero, I’m honored, I appreciate you checking out the channel!✊🏾

Nas pretty much predicted how things would go, he told us on The World is Yours when he said “thinking of words best describing my life to name my daughter, my son, the star would be my resurrection”. And so it has been since Life is Good.

@donnewkirk4769

2 жыл бұрын

Actual facts! Nas is a great example of self manifestation through affirmation I!! I bet if we go through his catalogue we'd find many statements that have come true for him! Hmm....that may just be another video Mr Gold, thanks!!

South Africa approves 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

@donnewkirk4769

2 жыл бұрын

South Africa in the building!!

Wow the breakdown was real very appreciated NAS and educator and a game changer

@donnewkirk4769

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro! I’m glad you liked it. Nas is definitely a teacher, educator and game changer for real!!

Nas has always been my favorite Hip-Hop Artist! Coming from "One Mic" & "If I Ruled The World" & all of the classics that he dropped! That I still listen to today! This was a great video bro!

@donnewkirk4769

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Joe!! And your right, Nas has so many classics & gave us many jewels along the way that I might have to reach back and react to some of those joints & bring those jewels forward to today! 🙏🏽

Great review and of course best breakdown. God son give gems 💎 Nas 🐐

@donnewkirk4769

2 жыл бұрын

💯 Much appreciated Ganytronix!! Nas definitely drops gems on us everytime!!

Whoa. What is this channel? I never seen someone approach content this way. And let me find out I actually didn't hear something in a song. I had to listen to this song countles times and still didn't peep what he truly was saying in the verse. You are truly remarkable, brother. I'm a new subscriber. Just wow

@donnewkirk4769

2 жыл бұрын

My brother Dumont I really give thanks that you appreciate my come from, thank you sincerely family 🙏🏾

Even more evidence that Nas is the goat. No one has matched what he has done and still currently doing

@donnewkirk4769

2 жыл бұрын

For real Smurf! It's hard to match the body of work that Nas has laid out!

Man I really appreciate what you're trying to do but he literally spells everything out in the lyrics. There's really nothing to "break down". I guess people these days really aren't about listening to the words. I'm an 80s baby and part of the reason I've loved rap music for most of my life is because of the poetry. Keep doing your thing!

@donnewkirk4769

Жыл бұрын

You’d be surprised what people miss. I gues it helps them get the whole message, thanks for checking it out✊🏾

One love from SYD ♥️

Newkirk you so amazing like NAS

@donnewkirk4769

2 жыл бұрын

Moses!! Thank you so much! 🙏🏽

beautiful breakdown

I liked the video right after the opening sentence. I knew right away that you KNOW what you are talking about.

@donnewkirk4769

2 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated family that’s a major compliment!!

Can I like the video TWICE! 👌🏾👍🏾👍🏾

@donnewkirk4769

2 жыл бұрын

I'll take that comment as 2x like Yona, thank you!

Marvelous

@donnewkirk4769

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!! Glad you liked it!

Nice job , I love this

@donnewkirk4769

2 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated ✊🏾

My guy!!! Love for this one, Nas is for a more sophisticated ear.

@donnewkirk4769

2 жыл бұрын

Very true @J.Green! He definitely is! Thanks for checking out the video!!

Damn your breakdown of this song is deep. Damn

@donnewkirk4769

2 жыл бұрын

Reggie I really appreciate that brother 🙏

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 I allways look for the message in music

@donnewkirk4769

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly Terrance! There’s lots of jewels, we just have to listen for them!

Great review! Keep going! Nas the GOAT!

Salaam Akh!! Appreciate your take on this 🙏🏽

@donnewkirk4769

2 жыл бұрын

Salaam family very much appreciated 🙏🏾

Peace Almighty. Peace to the God Nas for this piece of Knowledge Wisdom and Understanding. Reporting live from the bottom tip of the world in South Africa sending love to the rest of the world. Proper Education Always Create Equality.

@donnewkirk4769

2 жыл бұрын

Peace King! Glad to have you checking in from South Africa God and glad you liked the video!!

This os why i tell people Hip Hop is my father figure, im Mexican and grew with out masculine guidance and hip hop has transformed my life to the best in so many different areas, you obviously have to separate the wheat from the chaff but im Forever grateful to God and this beautiful culture nonetheless. 🙏🏼

@donnewkirk4769

2 жыл бұрын

That’s heavy Valensky! I hope Hip Hop has lived up to being a good father figure for you. I pray for more artists like Nas to drop wisdom along the way for you!

@3VLN

2 жыл бұрын

@@donnewkirk4769 It is what it is bro, im just happy i got sent some guidance and thats whats important, as well that i get a chance to thank some one from your tribe, personally, and seems that you are that person. I would even extend my statement to say not only hip hop but your people, to me, have been a transformative example, as an artist and as a person. The other day i was thinking: i'm not sure if i'm appropriating their culture but their culture has def appropriated me. 😆

Man this breakdown is genius! dont stop uploading

@donnewkirk4769

2 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate that NuGGetZ!! What do you think of Kendrick's new album?

@nuggetz9380

2 жыл бұрын

@@donnewkirk4769 To be completely honest i think he couldve done better but its just my opinion

Respect

@donnewkirk4769

2 жыл бұрын

✊🏾

Nas da GOAT 💯

@donnewkirk4769

2 жыл бұрын

Big facts Wes!!

So dope! 🔥🔥🔥

@donnewkirk4769

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ktasha!! I’m working hard over here lol

Facts! I love the thought provoking shit My brothers be on!

@donnewkirk4769

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Greg! Nas definitely be on some multilayered thought provoking shit!

Don- this was a fire video. Magic left me speechless. As a someone who considers Nas top 1, it’s incredible to witness the run he’s on with Hit-boy. Thank you for the insightful view into it and good luck with the future of your channel.

@donnewkirk4769

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mohammed! Yea the more I listen to magic, I think its better thank Kings Disease 1 and some of his best work!

I been vibing with this song heavy since it dropped but to hear you break it down gave me clarity. Definitely a new subscriber brotha GenX got some shit to say still ✊🏾😤

Glad I found this!!!! Nuf respect, man!

@marquitafx

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jasen, I really appreciate it!!

@donnewkirk4769

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, it’s a great song with a amazing message!

Great, great stuff man. Thank you

@donnewkirk4769

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏾

Love all your videos Don. Absolute jewels brother

@donnewkirk4769

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Desmond! I appreciate you my brother!

Love the break down! Mad jewels 💎

@donnewkirk4769

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Kel‼ Glad you enjoyed it and picked up some 💎 along the way!

Thanks for the break down #speechless is total wisdom Respect to the GOAT NAS

@donnewkirk4769

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for checking out the video Ali! What else is on your playlist right now?

🤯🤯🤯 Where have I been? This channel is so necessary!

@donnewkirk4769

2 жыл бұрын

You have been right where you needed to be, however, I’m very glad you found my channel! Thanks for finding me ✊🏾

Blessed u B, May u Stay

@donnewkirk4769

Жыл бұрын

🙏🏾

This is amazing. The breakdown and the actual song.

@donnewkirk4769

2 жыл бұрын

Wow thank you Mach!! I'm humbled by the response to the video. Thank you so much for stopping by!

Amazing video Don, thank you 🙏🏼

@donnewkirk4769

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and showing support!!

Very dope content. Beautiful to see OGs still getting enjoyment out of a very watered down hip hop scene in terms of information! Salute 🙏🏽

@donnewkirk4769

2 жыл бұрын

The OGs are still going! Thanks Steve 🙏🏾

Excellent breakdown 🙏🏾🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

@donnewkirk4769

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chaz, glad you liked it!

Never got this this kind of piece in a breakdown God bless you for the great Job

Thank you for the breakdown brother 🗣🗣🙏🏽🙏🏽

@donnewkirk4769

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for checking it out Marlon! ✊🏾

I m loving this breakdown,very inspiring..

@donnewkirk4769

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Charles, I’m grinding over here!

Dope man! Good explanation! Total genius

@donnewkirk4769

2 жыл бұрын

Wow thanks Lucky, much appreciated!