Losing ‘Control’: 20 greatest scene-stealing verses

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Nas on “Verbal Intercourse” by Raekwon

The closing track on a classic album, this song features lyrical virtuosity from all three contributors–but it’s the opening verse from Nasir Jones that sets the stage. Intricate and seemingly-effortless, Nas rhymes are so nimble and fierce that you forget anything anyone else had to say.


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Todd "Stereo" Williams, entertainment writer based in New York City. He co-founded Thirty 2 Oh 1 Productions, an indie film company.
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