Articles Tagged “Nas”
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Analyze Dis: Is Nas Getting at Jay-Z on “Friends”?
The first time I heard “Friends,” I was 90% sure Nas was getting at Jay. The second time I heard it, I thought it was a dis to 50. After 709 spins, I’m pretty sure it’s a subliminal to Jay, Fif, AZ, and Mega. Am I reaching here? Well, peep the lyrics and audio below and decide for yourself.
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Distant Relatives Leaks
Distant Relatives has gone leaky leaky all over the web. I know you will still cop it on May 18th because you’re all good people who would never bootleg a charity album. Amirite? If that’s a yes, then pop the hood for your EXCLUSIVE Distant Relatives swag bag.
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Video: Nas/Damian Marley – As We Enter
Esco and Junior Gong finally drop a video for their triumphant lead single, “As We Enter.” You already know how I feel about this song. We’ll find out if the rest of Distant Relatives is…
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Snap Judgment: Land of Promise
Given Nas’ track record with beats selection, I was skeptical about the production on Distant Relatives. We all know he’s capable of wrecking conventional beats, but I wasn’t sure how he’d fare in Marley territory. “Land of Promise” is Marley territory.
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‘Distant Relatives’ Sneak Peek
Nas and Damian Marley are taking it back to a time when creative minds cooked up anthems in the basement. It’s neither rap nor reggae. It’s a hybrid of the two with some Mary Jane-inspired chops thrown in. From the early leaks, their upcoming collaborative album sounds like an epic. Watch as the two rave about Distant Relatives.
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Nas & Damian Marley: As We Enter
There was nothing intrinsically wrong with ‘Strong Will Continue’ the first leak of the Nas & Damian Marley collaboration ‘Distant Relatives’. But it wasn’t Nas & Damian going back and forth over a Mulatu Astatke sample like the snippet we heard somewhere in the summer of ’09. Now the full version has arrived and my repeat button will soon break down. These events are certainly related. More (including tracklist & production credits) after the jump.
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Nas – “The World Go Round” Music Video (F/Game & CB)
Really? Nas?? What happened, Nasir? How do you go from artistic videos like “It Ain’t Hard to Tell” and “One Mic” to this garbage?
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Nas Performs “Sly Fox” On David Letterman
Here’s a clip of your favorite rapper’s favorite rapper performing “Sly Fox” on Letterman last night. If you’re still sleeping on Nas’ untitled album, you’re truly missing out.
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Young Jeezy – “My President is Black” (Feat. Nas)
Young Jeezy – “My President is Black” (Feat. Nas) Young Jeezy and Nas get together for a presidential moment on The Recession.
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The Source Aims to Regain Status as Hip-Hop Bible
The Source magazine is trying to climb out of the enormous ditch that Dave Mays and Benzino dug years ago. Their 20th-anniversary issue signals a sense of renewal and focus. They even hired revered movie…
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Nas Plays Rush on Rock Band Backstage at Colbert
Nas showing off some Rock Band skills backstage at Colbert Report. Related Post: Nas Colbert Report Interview and Performance
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Nas – “Like Me” (iTunes Bonus)
Nas – “Like Me” “Like Me” is one of two bonus tracks on the iTunes version of Untitled. Actually, this sounds more like a leftover than bonus anything. On another note, I wonder how much…
