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| "N.I.G.G.E.R. (The Slave and the Master)" | |
|---|---|
| Song by Nas | |
| from the albumUntitled | |
| Released | July 11, 2008 |
| Genre | Hip hop |
| Length | 4:33 |
| Label | Def Jam,Columbia,The Jones Experience |
| Songwriter(s) | N. Jones Aldrin Davis A. Bell P. Hurtt |
| Producer(s) | DJ Toomp |
"N.I.G.G.E.R. (The Slave and the Master)" (stylized as "N.I.*.*.E.R. (The Slave and the Master)") is a song by rapperNas from hisuntitled 2008 studio album. The song contains samples from "We're Just Trying to Make It" byThe Persuaders.
The song was nominated for Best Rap Solo Performance at theGrammys on December 3, 2008.[1]
Nas intended to convey a specific message through this song. Initially, he planned to name the entire albumNigger, but he ultimately decided against it due to the racial turmoil of the time, its reflection on the world around him, and the need for a reevaluation of societal norms.[2] Nas ultimately changed the album title out of concern that record stores might refuse to stock it. Despite the title change, the message conveyed through the songs remained unchanged, as Nas wanted to ensure that his message would reach as wide an audience as possible.[3] And while the album name has changed, the cover art "says nigger real loud."[4]
