Nas Names His Top 10 Lyricists & Their Songs

1. "My Downfall" - Notorious B.I.G., 1997 -The lyrics are about how he's acing the shadows of death, despite all of his success, and he's giving it to you in a way that makes it seem so real. 2. "If My Homie Calls" - 2Pac, 1991 -He's just saying to his boys that he's going to be a friend no matter how big he gets. 3. "Road To The Riches" - Kool G. Rap & DJ Polo, 1989 -The way we're rhyming now? He was already doing it then. 4. "A Bird In The Hand" - Ice Cube, 1991 5. "Paid In Full" - Eric B. & Rakim, 1987 (Prefix Mag)