Not Going Back Ft. Kelis - Nas -

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

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

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