New York rapper Nas is having fun teasing fans with an upcoming project. The hip-hop legend posted a photo of himself that revealed his look for his highly-anticipated music video with fellow rap icon JAY-Z. Nas Shares Sneak Peek From JAY-Z Music Video In the picture, Nas is looking snazzy in a suit and bowtie […]
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Jay-Z and Nas are two of the last Golden Era veterans still standing with the same level of mainstream recognition as younger successors and proteges, as evidenced by their presence on DJ Khaled’s upcoming album Khaled Khaled. However, despite their longevity in the game, they only have a handful of tracks together; their Khaled collaboration “Sorry Not Sorry” will only be the fourth time they’ve actually worked on a song together, as opposed to one or the other being added after the fact. You would think they didn’t like each other or something.
To commemorate their latest conjunction of talents, Jay-Z is using one of his infamous Tidal playlists to pay tribute to his fellow King of New York contender. The playlist, titled “Curated By The God Hov,” places many of Nas’s standout performances, from his 1994 debut Illmatic all the way up to his Grammy-winning 2020 album King’s Disease, in one place. Some of Nas’s most famed guest verses appear as well, including his standout rap from Raekwon’s “Verbal Intercourse,” his label beef-defying cameo on Kanye West’s “We Major,” and the cross-coastal posse cut “Phone Tap” with The Firm.
You can check out the playlist below, and keep your eyes peeled for Jay and Nas’s video for “Sorry Not Sorry” from Khaled Khaled later tonight.
New York rapper Nas can’t hold back when it comes DJ Khaled. The hip-hop icon promoted Khaled’s upcoming album, “Khaled Khaled” through his Instagram account by posting the album’s cover. Nas Can’t Wait For DJ Khaled’s Album In his post, Nas reminded fellow fans of the album’s release date, which is slated for this Friday, […]
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As soon as DJ Khaled announced that his new album, Khaled Khaled, was “100% done” via a huge billboard in downtown Miami, fans knew it would be a star-studded affair. Now, we know just which stars will appear on the project, and the quickest way to sum up it up is: “All of them.”
Hip-hop stars 21 Savage, A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, Big Sean, Bryson Tiller, DaBaby, Drake, Jay-Z, Lil Baby, Lil Durk, Lil Wayne, Meek Mill, Megan Thee Stallion, Migos, Nas, Puff Daddy, Rick Ross, and Roddy Ricch fill out the features list, along with R&B standouts H.E.R., James Fauntleroy, and Jeremih, pop stars Justin Bieber, Justin Timberlake, and Post Malone, and reggae legends Barrington Levy, Bounty Killer, Buju Banton, and Capleton.
Of the features, Lil Baby has the most appearances, popping up on three tracks, while Drake appears twice (on previously released singles “Greece” and “Popstar“), as does frequent Khaled collaborator Justin Bieber, and Khaled’s “Wild Thoughts” partner Bryson Tiller. New collaborator H.E.R. pops up a couple of times as well, continuing her meteoric rise, while “Sorry Not Sorry” reunites erstwhile rivals, Jay-Z and Nas, for their fifth collaboration since their 2000s battle for the King of New York crown.
Khaled Khaled is due 4/30 via Epic Records.
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How much would you spend for a copy of a hip-hop classic? For Eminem, the going rate is somewhere between $500 and $600, as he revealed during a discussion on the popular voice chat app, Clubhouse. While the burgeoning community on Clubhouse has been known for causing controversy in the past, this past weekend, fans of the Detroit rapper held a celebratory “Shady Con” in his honor, with guests including his manager Paul Rosenberg and DJ Whoo Kid. Em himself stopped by to share some stories as well, telling fans about the time he just had to spend a little extra on his hero Nas’ seminal debut Illmatic to feed his collection habit.
As Em explained, I’ve been collecting since I was a kid, everything from comic books to baseball cards to toys, as well as every rap album on cassette I could get my hands on. Not much has changed for me as an adult.” When he found an unsealed cassette copy of Nas’ game-changing classic, his mind was blown. “I think it’s backstock from what records stores had in the back storage,” he said. “The tapes that never sold and they just kept them. That’s the only thing I can think of. Cause nobody’s going to have a f*cking Illmatic tape and not open it.” He also good-naturedly compared the value of his own debut The Slim Shady LP — which was a culture shifter in the vein of Illmatic, for sure — under similar conditions, saying it’d draw a tidy sum of “twelve cents.”
For what it’s worth, it’s not the worst way to spend money — which Em has more than enough of. An unsealed copy of a classic album on a discontinued format is exactly the sort of ultra-rare find that has wannabe collectors including Eminem going NFT crazy these days — and it also sort of shows the difference between a physical piece of owned art and the idea of owning a certificate of a jpeg or whatever.
Listen to Eminem’s amusing anecdote above.
Late New York rapper DMX’s closest friends and family pulled through to celebrate his life at the Barclays Center. The livestream emotional event featured appearances by some of the biggest names in rap including Nas, Eve, Swizz Beatz and the Ruff Ryders. DMX’s Funeral Event Includes Nas + Eve A livestream of the event clocks […]
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Classic and new-age hip-hop cross paths in a new Calvin Klein ad campaign featuring Nas and Lil Uzi Vert. The Queens-bred legend and the Philadelphia product are endorsing the much-anticipated CK collection designed by artist Heron Preston. Calvin Klein Ad Features Nas + Lil Uzi Vert The Heron Preston collection for Calvin Klein drops on […]
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New York rap veteran Fat Joe went online to show love to a Big Apple icon. The Bronx native sent a shout-out to Queens rapper Nas on the anniversary of his debut album’s release. Fat Joe Says Nas’ Classic Changed His Life Illmatic is widely considered one of the greatest albums of all time, regardless […]
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New York rapper Nas knows the importance of April 19. The hip-hop veteran has come forward to celebrate the 27-year anniversary of his unforgettable Illmatic studio album. Nas Gets Deep Celebrating Illmatic Nasty Nas went to his Instagram page to reflect on his debut album. Mr. Jones even referenced how much the project changed the […]
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