Even when he was too young to have one, Nas was fixated on the past. His breakout moment, the starmaking first verse from Main Source’s 1991 posse cut, “Live at the Barbeque,” cast him as the ...
On Friday (Dec. 12), hip-hop fans were gifted with an album 30 years in the making (and waiting): a collaborative album between hip-hop legends, rapper Nas and producer DJ Premier titled “Light-Years.
Nas' Iconic 'Illmatic' Album Ws Certified Gold By RIAA 30 Years Ago Nas Released His Iconic 'Illmatic' Album 32 Years Ago ...
Nas and DJ Premier revisit their creative chemistry from Illmatic with new material that nods to past classics. The project reflects a decades-long collaboration that helped shape the sound of East ...
On this day in Hip-Hop history, Nas released his sixth studio album, God’s Son, in 2002. This may be Nas’ most emotional album, coming at a rough time. With the passing of his mother and his bout with ...
This summer, the Grammy Award-winning hip-hop icon Nas will become the first nationally renowned rap artist to perform with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra in the organization’s 109-year history.
Nas is applying pressure on his Rap peers. Not even a year after his last release he has announced a new album with King’s Disease II. Kanye has proven to be a man of his word when it comes to the G.O ...
Oblivious to the woman with a cellphone seated just a few seats behind them, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott temporarily put down their official duties Wednesday night and ...
OPINION: “Light-Years” isn’t about chasing their younger selves—it’s about showing that hip-hop’s elders can still create, contribute, and command the culture. Editor’s note: The following article is ...