The crowd chanted, "ESCO, ESCO, ESCO" and got their money’s worth, as Hip Hop recording artist Nas rocked the House of Blues in Myrtle Beach, SC. No background dancers, synchronized dance moves, special effects, costume changes or intermission. Just song after song enticing increasingly louder shouts and chants.

Nas performance was a medley of his greatest hits past and present. In aerobic fashion, the crowd jump, waved their hands, and pumped their fist, and rocked their heads as Nas orchestrated his way through his act without a break. Pacing back and forth on stage as comfortable as in his living room, the crowd acted like an organized group of voyeurs trying to get a glance at the self-proclaimed "King" who has influenced all rappers that have come after him.

The crowd was hyped from start to finish, singing along to many of the songs. For example, in a call and response segment during the track "K-I-SS-I-N-G," Nas shouted "picture us married- girl you and me" and the crowd responded "K-I-SS-I-N-G". They also went nuts during "Hate Me Now," as their heads bounced uncontrollably to the beat.

QB’s Finest got into the act with "Rewind" and of course "Oochie Wally." Nas did not disappoint performing other songs from his new album ending the concert most appropriately with "One Mic".

If you are a true hip hop fan and ever once dreamed that Nas fell off, you need to wake up, go to the concert in your area, and apologize. Nas performance was off the hot meat rack and gets my Full Blaze rating.