The track serves as a defiant anthem about refusing to regress to past struggles, street life, and industry pitfalls.
Nas delivers sharp, autobiographical verses with a more relaxed and reflective flow than the rest of the album. Nas - Not Going Back ft. Kelis
Nas explicitly lists things he is leaving behind, including fake friends, bad record label deals, and the dangerous realities of his old neighborhood. The track serves as a defiant anthem about
stands out as one of the most mature, protective, and introspective tracks on Hip Hop Is Dead . It may not have the mainstream punch of the album's bigger singles, but it serves as a fascinating, bittersweet time capsule of two hip-hop powerhouses at the height of their romance. Not Going Back stands out as one of the most mature,
The couple's highly publicized marriage ended in a messy divorce in 2009.
The song features his then-wife, Kelis. The intro features a chaotic, cinematic skit of the couple arguing in a car before speeding off together, establishing a highly protective, unified front against the outside world. 🎤 Performance & Production
The track serves as a defiant anthem about refusing to regress to past struggles, street life, and industry pitfalls.
Nas delivers sharp, autobiographical verses with a more relaxed and reflective flow than the rest of the album.
Nas explicitly lists things he is leaving behind, including fake friends, bad record label deals, and the dangerous realities of his old neighborhood.
stands out as one of the most mature, protective, and introspective tracks on Hip Hop Is Dead . It may not have the mainstream punch of the album's bigger singles, but it serves as a fascinating, bittersweet time capsule of two hip-hop powerhouses at the height of their romance. Not Going Back
The couple's highly publicized marriage ended in a messy divorce in 2009.
The song features his then-wife, Kelis. The intro features a chaotic, cinematic skit of the couple arguing in a car before speeding off together, establishing a highly protective, unified front against the outside world. 🎤 Performance & Production