Who Is Uncommon Nasa?!
For a sound unlike any other and a true hidden gem in the rap/hip-hop community, take a look at Uncommon Nasa’s unique artistry. Bringing poetry back tastefully and stylistically, Uncommon Nasa is all about finding wisdom through rebelling against the mainstream. His lyrics roll off his tongue, reverberating through the mic while he maintains his cool, humble composure. The rapper knows what he’s about and heads straight to the point with his message. Finding introspection and the complexities of human nature as his inspiration, Uncommon Nasa elevates the facets of life that truly matter, creating music that relates to audiences from all walks of life, encouraging inner reflection to drive success.
In the music video for “Brooklyn Soup,” the rapper revisits all the aspects of his life that have shaped who he is today. From cruising through the streets of Brooklyn to reconnecting with his parents, Uncommon Nasa takes a powerful look at how our environment leaves a permanent mark on us. Home is truly where your heart is, and for this artist, it’s New York City. This music video is a real trip through the concrete jungle and all the unique elements that make the city memorable. The jazz, hip-hop bumping beat blends with Uncommon Nasa’s sharp, calculated lyrics reminiscent of the Brooklyn legend of the past, Biggie Smalls. Take a listen to “Brooklyn Soup” and discover for yourself why Uncommon Nasa is a standout creative.
How did you come up with the stage name Uncommon Nasa?
I’ve gone by Nasa as my alias since my early days in hip-hop and over time I began my own record label, Uncommon Records. After a while, to separate myself and bring it all together it just made sense to add the two together to identify myself.
How long have you been in the rap game? What initially drew you in? What is your goal?
I’ve been officially involved in releases since 1999, started my record label in 2004 and started to take my solo work most seriously in 2013. Been at it for a while but have focused on different aspects of the art and the business in different time periods. Goals….to maintain my output and stay alive.
The music video for “Brooklyn Soup” appears to be very personal to you, with shots of you going through old photo albums and visiting family. What was it like making this visual?
It was pretty incredible, the song is about the true to life retracing of my ancestry that I’ve been doing. Finding out new things about my background, family members I’d never known about and getting closer to the family I still have left, including my folks who are in the video. It was special to be able to sum all that up with images, shout out to Owen Taylor on that.
What impact has Brooklyn had on you? How has it shaped you into who you are today?
I grew up on Staten Island and was raised by my parents who are from Brooklyn originally. Everyone on Staten Island is either from Brooklyn or are one generation away from someone who lived there. Regardless of where you live on Staten Island or what your background is. We are tied heavily to Brooklyn, which is why in doing my own tracing of my ancestry, I was naturally led back there.
What is the message behind the song? What inspired you to write “Brooklyn Soup”?
Losing relatives that had always been around and that had the keys to familial history. It’s that haze of trying to figure out where you come from when that’s never really been revealed. I think everyone can or will identify with that, regardless of where they come from.
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About the Author
Dr. Jerry Doby Editor-in-Chief of The Hype Magazine, Media and SEO Consultant, Journalist, Ph.D. and retired combat vet. 2023 recipient of The President's Lifetime Achievement Award. Partner at THM Media Group. Member of the U.S. Department of Arts and Culture, the United States Press Agency and ForbesBLK.
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