Historical Artist Profile
Nas
Biography & Overview
Nasir bin Olu Dara Jones ( nah-SEER; born September 14, 1973), known mononymously as Nas ( NAHZ), is an American rapper, entrepreneur, and record producer. Rooted in East Coast hip-hop, he is regarded as one of the greatest rappers of all time. The son of jazz musician Olu Dara, Nas began his musical career in 1989 under the moniker "Nasty Nas", and recorded demos under the wing of fellow East Coast rapper Large Professor.
🇺🇸 US Billboard Tracking History
2 Charted Tracks
"I Can"
Entered Charts: 2003
Peak: #12
"Street Dreams"
Entered Charts: 1997
Peak: #22
🇬🇧 UK Official Charts History
12 Charted Tracks
"If I Ruled The World"
Entered Charts: 1996
Peak: #12
"Stet Dams"
Entered Charts: 1997
Peak: #12
"Hate Me Now"
Entered Charts: 1999
Peak: #14
"Bridging The Gap"
Entered Charts: 2004
Peak: #18
"I Can"
Entered Charts: 2003
Peak: #19
"Nastradamus"
Entered Charts: 2000
Peak: #24
"Made You Look"
Entered Charts: 2003
Peak: #27
"Got Ur Self A"
Entered Charts: 2002
Peak: #30
"Hip Hop Is Dead"
Entered Charts: 2007
Peak: #35
"It Ain'T Hard To Tell"
Entered Charts: 1994
Peak: #64
"Hero"
Entered Charts: 2008
Peak: #70
"Cop Shot The Kid"
Entered Charts: 2018
Peak: #97