N.Y. State Of Mind (track)
by Nas
N.Y. State Of Mind appears on the following album(s) by Nas:
- Illmatic (track #2) (this album) (1994)
- Illmatic Live From The Kennedy Center (track #2) (2018)
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| Rating | Date updated | Member | Track ratings | Avg. track rating |
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| ! | 09/14/2026 17:01 | Mafedere | 12,141 | 74/100 |
| ! | 08/03/2026 14:35 | Leginlists | 615 | 84/100 |
| ! | 06/30/2026 12:27 | Siromynian | 20,192 | 71/100 |
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40footwolf 05/13/2012 21:07 | #42242
"I never sleep, 'cause sleep is the cousin of death" might be the best lyric in hip-hop and among the very best lyrics, period.
He says he doesn't know how to start it and then completely makes the beat his b**ch.
"I don't know how to start this"
Then proceeds to spit one of the greatest verses of all time.
Also this is possibly the greatest beat ever. The grimey bassline mixed with the eerie piano chord creates an atmosphere completely unique to this song.
Though Nas's flow is insane on this track, I think what really elevates it is the syncopated beat and the piano part. It mixes so tightly with his lines that it gives off a feeling of unease, yet intrigue, like you're holding on to every single word that he says though the line ties over to the next measure. It's so well done and it may be my favorite rap track of all time!
"I never sleep, 'cause sleep is the cousin of death." This might be my favourite line in rap music.
