Of the semi-mainstream rappers, this guy has always been a favorite of mine. He has serious lyrical abilities, and an intelligence to his work that almost nobody can match. Every album I have heard by him is excellent, and I can't recommend him highly enough. Almost nobody else in the mainstream rap scene is worth a listen anymore, but Nas is a big exception.

I have some great raps w/ NAS in them. He is very much an over looked rapper with some awesome skills.

Glad to hear you like Nas, MC Pretty

Do you happen to own any of his albums?

If not, start off with "It Was Written" or Illmatic.

How about

Bridging the gap - Nas & Olu Dara (http://www.lyriczz.com/lyriczz.php?songid=13451)

get it like "Miles" and "Dizzy"
now we gettin' buzy - Bridging the gap
from the blues to Jazz to Rap
the history of music on this track
born in the game
discovered my father's music
like Prince searches thru Rock in the 'Purple Rain'
but Minneapolis was the bridge
home to the "Super Kid" some were well known
some doing bids,
I might of ended up on the wrong side of the tracks
If pops wouldn't of pulled me back and said Yo!