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Nas Celebrates 30 Years Of ‘Illmatic’ With A DJ Premier Collaboration And Some Major News

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Today (April 19) is of course all about Taylor Swift, as the music landscape has focused pretty much exclusively on her new album, The Tortured Poets Department. Today has actually been pretty good for hip-hop, too, though: Drake officially released his Kendrick Lamar diss track, and Nas has a lot going on.

April 19 marks the 30th anniversary of Nas’ iconic Illmatic album, and Nas is celebrating in a few different ways. First, he and DJ Premiere — who produced “NY State Of Mind,” “Represent,” and “Memory Lane (Sittin’ In Da Park)” from Illmatic shared a new song, “Define My Name.” The song, it turns out, is a preview of a collaborative album the pair is planning to release later this year.

Beyond that, Nas also announced the Illmatic 30 Year Anniversary Tour, which is set to hit Europe and the UK in October and November.

Listen to “Define My Name” above and find Nas’ upcoming tour dates below.

Nas 2024 Tour Dates: Illmatic 30 Year Anniversary Tour

10/22 @ Helsinki, Finland @ House of Culture
10/24 @ Stockholm, Sweden @ B-K
10/25 @ Copenhagen, Denmark @ Kb Hallen
10/27 @ Cologne, Germany @ Palladium
10/30 @ Milan, Italy @ Fabrique
10/31 @ Zurich, Switzerland @ Halle 622
11/02 @ Vienna, Austria @ Gasometer
11/03 @ Berlin, Germany @ Uber Eats Music Hall
11/05 @ Amsterdam, Netherlands @ AFAS Live
11/07 @ Paris, France @ Le Zenith
11/08 @ Offenbach, Germany @ Stadthalle Offenbach
11/10 @ Manchester, UK @ Victoria Warehouse
11/11 @ Edinburgh, UK @ Usher Hall
11/14 @ Wolverhampton, UK @ Civic Hall
11/15 @ London, UK @ Royal Albert Hall

Nas & DJ Premier Still Got It On New Single “Define My Name”

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It doesn’t get more legendary than Nas and DJ Premier. The rapper and producer symbolize the purest form of hip-hop, and they’ve both been doing it for three decades. Nas and Preemo have classic work on their own, of course, but there’s something undeniably special about when these two collaborate. Songs like “N.Y. State of Mind,” “Nas Is Like,” and “I Gave You Power” are essential listens for any aspiring hip-hop fan. Their latest single, “Define My Name,” proves that they haven’t lost a step.

Nas has been teasing fans with a Premier collaboration all week. The rapper hopped on Instagram to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Illmatic, and thanked Preemo for his work on the album. Fans flocked to the comment section to ask for another collab, and Nas obliged. He posted the artwork and title of the new track hours before its release. “Define My Name” is exactly what you expect it to be, in the best way possible. DJ Premier’s production is both slick and dusty, while Nas’ rhymes are sharp as ever. We’ve all gotten used to hearing Nas over Hit-Boy production in the 2020s, but “Define My Name” is a reminder that nobody anchors his voice better than Preemo.

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Nas And DJ Premier’s Chemistry Shines Through

A great song is one thing, but it remains to be seen in “Define My Name” is the teaser for an entire collab album. Nas and DJ Premier have been circling the notion of a collab album for decades. The former even referenced it on the 2022 song “30” off King’s Disease III. “Superhero material, rap star status,” he spit. “Premier album still might happen.” Information is still scarce, but if nothing else comes of the reunion, “Define My Name” was worth the hype.

What are your thoughts on this brand-new song, “Define My Name” by Nas and DJ Premier? Does the song live up to the hype? Does Preemo’s beat bring out the best in Nas? Do you want to hear a full collab album? We want to hear what you have to say, so be sure to leave your takes in the comments section. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news on Nas and DJ Premier. Finally, stay with us for the most informative song posts throughout the week.

Quotable Lyrics:

DNA of King James, kin of Saint Michael
Polygamous-minded, seven wives on ridiculous timin’
They always share the same title, that be the whiskey talk
That’s foul like I stopped and frisked New York
At twenty, I said I’d better quit by thirty
Then by thirty, I thought by forty rapping is corny

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Nas & DJ Premier Excite Fans With Another Possible Collab Album Tease

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Arguably the greatest hip-hop album of all time, Nas’ Illmatic, turns 30 years old tomorrow (Friday, April 19), and to start celebrating the occasion, it seems like the Queens legend is reminiscing on the moment with one of the people that helped make the album the golden standard that it is for rap music. Moreover, he shared an Instagram post on Wednesday (April 17) that featured a photo with DJ Premier in the ’90s, and a picture of them right now. “Then v.s Now. What if…” the “One Time 4 Your Mind” MC captioned the post, and those last two words really got fans thinking that their mythical collab album might still arrive.

Furthermore, for those unaware, a team-up for a full LP’s been on the cards for Esco and Preemo since at least 2007, if going off of recorded history. A Scratch interview saw them mention it, but nothing else has manifested since then other than occasional teases and promises that it will (or could) still happen. However, the most recent tease about this DJ Premier joint project came on Nas’ “30” off of his King’s Disease III album, which was ironically a collaborative effort with another producer, Hit-Boy. “Superhero material, rap star status / Premier album still might happen,” he spits on the song.

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Nas Hints At DJ Premier Collab Album, Fans Think

Going back to Illmatic, which contains some of DJ Premier’s most legendary beats for Nas, the latter recently reflected on this time of his life in a recent IG post. “Grainy pictures for grainy times,” he captioned about the pictures in the post. “I had a dream I could get my favorite producers to produce on my debut album. I knew exactly what I wanted and how it should be. But I didn’t know anyone except for Paul, so I asked him would he connect me to them all. The cool soul brother that he is helped me line it up.

“On April 19th we smashed s**t,” the 50-year-old continued. “Even tho the album leaked months before the release date we still are apart of music history. Thank you Large Professor (Paul) and Dj Premier who drove into the projects to pick me up a time or two. Qtip , Pete Rock , and my man from The Bridge DJ LES, and my guy AZ who was just coming up himself. And thank you to everyone involved. Friday is the albums 30th. 2 The Listeners- ONE LOVE.” Do you think this collab album is ever coming out? Let us know in the comments and stay posted on HNHH for the latest news and updates on Nas and DJ Premier.

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DJ Premier and Snoop Dogg Drop Visuals for “Can U Dig That?”

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DJ Premier and Snoop Dogg Drop Visuals for "Can U Dig That?"

Hip-hop legends DJ Premier and Snoop Dogg have joined forces again, releasing the video for their recent single, “Can U Dig That?” Fans can enjoy the accompanying visuals after the track was released a few weeks ago.

The collaboration between Premier and Snoop marks a historic moment in hip-hop. While they have worked together in the past, “Can U Dig That?” is their first joint venture under DJ Premier and Ian Schwartzman’s independent imprint TTT.

The single delivers everything fans love about both artists. It features Premier’s signature lo-fi production and scratch chorus alongside Snoop’s trademark stream-of-consciousness rhymes. As two titans of the genre, their collaboration promises to be iconic.

With the release of the “Can U Dig That?” video, fans can immerse themselves in the creativity and artistry of two of hip-hop’s most influential figures, reaffirming their status as legends in the game.

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DJ Premier And Snoop Dogg Drop Visuals For Their Collaboration “Can U Dig That?”

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After releasing the single a few weeks ago, DJ Premier and Snoop Dogg have now released the video for “Can U Dig That?,” which is now available.

What’s more Hip-Hop than DJ Premier and Snoop Dogg. Premier is unquestionably one of the greatest producers of all time, and Snoop Dogg is arguably the most famous rapper ever. 

Though Premier and Snoop have worked together previously; Snoop appeared on Gang Starr’s The Ownerz Album (“In The Life…”), Premier produced two songs on Snoop’s Paid Tha Cost To Be Da Boss album (one of which he discussed on his influential “So Wassup” series), “Unfucwitable” feat The Lady Of Rage from Snoop’s Doggy Style Allstars Vol. 1, “Can U Dig That?” is their first collaboration under DJ Premier and Ian Schwartzman’s independent imprint TTT.  

“Can U Dig That?” offers all that you love from Preem and Snoop, with a pulsating lo-fi production and patented scratch chorus from Premier, which amplifies Snoop’s stream-of-consciousness raps. 

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DJ Premier And Snoop Dogg’s Song ‘Can U Dig That’ Is A Calm, Cool, And Collected Tribute To California’s Impact In Rap

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Several months remain for Hip-Hop 50, the culture’s half-century anniversary. Although the event programming might’ve slowed, the musical tributes continue to roll in. For the icon DJ Premier, that means a reunion strictly for the veteran hip-hop heads.

On his latest song, “Can U Dig That,” on his independent label (To The Top), the heavyweight tapped none other than Snoop Dogg. For the callback of their previously vaulted demo, the pair used the updated mellowed production to show off their California love.

No record would be complete without Premier’s signature scratching technique. Still, it is the sample usage of Average White Band’s 1976 song “Overture” that truly fosters the calm, cool, and collected groove. It has been over two decades since the duo’s last collaboration, but you couldn’t tell by their creative chemistry.

“Taught y’all the recipe / That West Coast mentality / Tupac and Ice Cube / Short Dog and 40 water (Yeah)
Ice-T and Eazy-E / Quik put you on a B, I put you on a C / DPG, away with gunplay and let the beef cease / Peace to the gods /And all the G’s on the yard / Born raised to squab / Hustle hard and ball, it pays to be hard,” raps Snoop.

Listen to DJ Premier’s new song “Can U Dig That” with Snoop Dogg above.

DJ Premier & Snoop Dogg Deliver A West Coast Kick Back On “Can U Dig That?”

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DJ Premier and Snoop Dogg really do not need introductions at this point in their respective careers. Both have defined the West Coast and Southern hip-hop sounds for decades, delivering classics on classics. Even better, these two are still consistently pumping out new material as well. The last time we spoke about new Snoop was for the 30th anniversary of his legendary debut Doggystyle. He has also been active with the singles and features, with his assist on Benny The Butcher’s Everybody Can’t Go a standout.

For Mr. Premier he has put out some records with “Work This Out” being his most recent. That is, until DJ Premier and Snoop Dogg linked for “Can U Dig That?” This is not the first time these two greats have hit the booth together though. Funny enough, their most recent collaboration was actually on a Russ track “Free” which landed on CHOMP 2.”

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Listen To “Can U Dig That?” By DJ Premier & Snoop Dogg

Premier brings his trademarked disc scratches to the table and Snoop delivers his signature laid back delivery. It is a smooth and relaxing summer jam that delivers all the vibes. The rapper hyped up the record on his Instagram hours ago, saying, “Can u dig that?? Out everywhere now. Good lookn @djpremier.” Good looking indeed! Be sure to check out the track above.

What are your thoughts on this brand-new single “Can U Dig That?” by Snoop Dogg and DJ Premier? Is this one of DJ’s better releases as of late, why or why not? Do you think a new album is on the way from the producer? What was your favorite element of the track and why? We would like to hear what you have to say, so be sure to leave your takes in the comments section. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Snoop Dogg and DJ Premier. Finally, stay with us for the most informative song posts throughout the week.

Quotable Lyrics:

Dice games and dominoes
Presidential Obama flows (Flows)
Rivers drip with tadpoles (What?)
Night clubs with bad h**s (Ooh)
Neighborhoods with liquor stores
And foes and baggy clothes

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