SONG/PERFORMANCE OF THE WEEK: Top 5 Emcees

#3 Nas

Nas is the ultimate rap poet. With classic albums and lyrics with social depth, Nas doesn't comprimise his integrity for record sales. This may explain why he has not had the commercial success as most of his peers. However, when it comes to Hip Hop, there are few more respected. He embodies the essense of rap in Hip Hop: publicizing the social inequities within urban communities. Nas puts a respectable face on Hip Hop and is a much needed voice in the sea of gimmicks, egos and lack of respect for the artform.

His new album is in stores today.