: The lyrics contain sharp commentary, including a frequently debated line where he mentions rock icons like Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, and Billy Joel , questioning if they could truly "sing what's in their soul" in the same way he felt compelled to do.
: The track reached a wider audience through its inclusion in the video game Midnight Club: Los Angeles and was used in promotional commercials for the film Batman Begins . Nas Ft Keri Hilson
: Released in June 2008, "Hero" was the primary single from the album Nas (often referred to as the "Untitled" album due to its original, highly controversial intended title). : The lyrics contain sharp commentary, including a
: Directed by Taj Stansberry , the music video features a high-budget aesthetic, including an appearance by an Audi R8 and a cinematic storyline. : Directed by Taj Stansberry , the music
: The track features a high-octane, synthesizer-heavy beat produced by Polow da Don , which was a departure from the more traditional "boom-bap" style many Nas fans expected.