NASAAN’s unique mission is to balance the line between hip-hop’s lasting legacy and creating a legacy for ourselves. As the son of the late D12 frontman Proof, NASAAN’s innate lyrical ability has been recognized by famous OGs in the game, such as Busta Rhymes, Royce 5’9″, and of course Eminem. On the other hand, NASAAN has been recognized in many music Stand out among people.
Watch NASAAN be interviewed on XXL’s The Break: Live to learn about the concept behind his new mixtape Error 404, his late father’s influence on the rap game, and more.
Age: 25
Represented by: Detroit
Instagram: @nasaan
TikTok: @saanlaurent
Notable releases: Songs: “Goated” with Royce Da 5’9″, “Lunchroom Freestyle” with BabyTron, “Devil to Atlantic”; Project: Error 404 mixtape
Record label: Atlantic Records/Assemble Sound
Currently in production: Error 404 (Deluxe Edition) mixtape expected to be released this summer.
Influences: “Musically, probably Big Sean, Kendrick Lamar, Bankroll Fresh, RIP, he’s a legend in Atlanta. Young Thug and Future, I love them each for different reasons. Those guys, other than you guys, They’re all in one big asshole and it’s like everything I am musically.
My standout moments so far are:
“Just certain people reaching out. A lot of people that I admire and look up to, or see on the other side of the screen, I have a relationship with. It’s like, ‘Oh, this is working.'”
My goals in hip-hop are:
“I want to impact the world and generations in a real way that makes people feel comfortable. I want people to know that if there’s a will, there’s a way.”
Watch NASAAN’s The Break: Live Interview
Follow NASAAN on Spotify.
Elite:
“Goated” with Royce Da 5’9″
“Lunchroom Freestyle” by BabyTron
“The Devil Comes to Atlanta”
“Cullinan Gang” starring Icewear Vezzo
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