Nas - One Mic (official Hd Video) Direct

For Nas, the "One Mic" represents the idea that despite the chaos and "ignorant people" in the world, he only needs one microphone to speak his truth and reach the masses. He described the song as being about —the power to give voice to the voiceless and turn personal pain into something the world can relate to.

The iconic shot of a rock being thrown directly at the camera took over 10 attempts to get right because the actor had a "curve on his throwing arm". Meaning & Legacy Nas - One Mic (Official HD Video)

One of the video's most striking elements is its recreation of the in South Africa. Robinson persuaded Nas to include this to highlight the universality of the fight against oppression, paralleling inner-city struggles in America with the anti-apartheid movement. For Nas, the "One Mic" represents the idea