Nas - Not Going Back Ft. Kelis File

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. Nas - Not Going Back ft. Kelis

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 explicitly lists things he is leaving behind,

The production relies on smooth, jazzy undertones contrasting with hard-hitting drums, giving it a classic mid-2000s East Coast aesthetic. 💔 The Hindsight Perspective including fake friends