Surviving the Times
"Surviving the Times" | |
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Single by Nas | |
from the album Greatest Hits | |
Released | November 6, 2007 |
Recorded | 2007 |
Genre | Hip hop |
Length | 4:43 |
Label | Columbia/Sony BMG |
Songwriter(s) | Nas and Chris Webber |
Producer(s) | Chris Webber |
"Surviving the Times" is a 2007
Def Jam and him meeting Large Professor and Kool G Rap for the first time. The song also samples Nipsey Russell's song "What Would I Do If I Could Feel" from the musical The Wiz in the intro and chorus. A different version of this song appeared on Nas and DJ Green Lantern's Nigger Tape. It contains the same lyrics but is produced by Cool & Dre
.