Nas - Not Going Back Ft. Kelis -

Nas delivers sharp, autobiographical verses with a more relaxed and reflective flow than the rest of the album.

Rather than a big pop hook, Kelis provides soulful, hypnotic background vocals and harmonies that echo the song's primary mantra: "I won't go back again." Nas - Not Going Back ft. Kelis

While the song was originally recorded as a celebration of their union and joint success, listening to it today offers a heavy dose of irony: Nas delivers sharp, autobiographical verses with a more

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 🎤 Performance & Production The couple's highly publicized

The couple's highly publicized marriage ended in a messy divorce in 2009.

The song is a deeply personal, soulful deep cut from Nas's 2006 album Hip Hop Is Dead . 🎵 The Concept & Message

Nas explicitly lists things he is leaving behind, including fake friends, bad record label deals, and the dangerous realities of his old neighborhood.

Nas delivers sharp, autobiographical verses with a more relaxed and reflective flow than the rest of the album.

Rather than a big pop hook, Kelis provides soulful, hypnotic background vocals and harmonies that echo the song's primary mantra: "I won't go back again."

While the song was originally recorded as a celebration of their union and joint success, listening to it today offers a heavy dose of irony:

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 couple's highly publicized marriage ended in a messy divorce in 2009.

The song is a deeply personal, soulful deep cut from Nas's 2006 album Hip Hop Is Dead . 🎵 The Concept & Message

Nas explicitly lists things he is leaving behind, including fake friends, bad record label deals, and the dangerous realities of his old neighborhood.