Save the date. It’s been a long time coming, but Nas is coming and is bringing Hit-Boy along as an executive producer. On Monday (August 11), Esco and the super-producer made the official announcement with a trailer to the mysterious project showcasing the two inside the studio, followed by a release date of August 21. … Read moreNas & Hit-Boy Announce New Project
Nas posted a montage of in-studio footage on Instagram Monday. Fans of Nas and Hit-Boy should mark their calendars for August 21. On Monday, the Queens MC posted a short video of the two in the studio working on new music. “8.21,” Nas captioned the post, adding “#HitBoyOnTheBeats.” View this post on Instagram … Read moreCould a Nas and Hit-Boy Joint Album Be On the Way?
Juicy J wants to go up against Nas in a Verzuz battle. Hip-hop fans have been debating if this would work. Verzus has been dominating rap conversations for the last four months. With each battle, there has been additional conversation about what the next match should be. Honestly, most of these hypotheticals tend to be … Read moreWho Would Win in a Juicy J & Nas ‘Verzuz’ Battle?
Lupe Fiasco just released a joint EP with Kaelin Ellis. After recently releasing the House EP alongside Kaelin Ellis, Lupe Fiasco hopes to do another EP but with the one and only Nas next. In a recent interview with Apple Music’s Ebro Darden, Lupe addressed rumors that he was working on a project with the New York … Read moreLupe Fiasco Says He Reached Out To Nas To Do A Joint…
Black stays winning. On Sunday night (June 28), BET aired their 20th annual BET Awards. In the midst of the current events, the annual ceremony promoted the Black Lives Movement throughout the celebration and was held virtually due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown. The televised network also celebrated their 40th anniversary. Hosted … Read moreBET Awards 2020 Performances & Winners
Graphic: Evanka Williamson Consider diving back into some oft-forgotten albums and mining for gold. Here are 20 great rap songs featured on 20 terrible rap albums. In a world where streaming dominates the music industry, bad albums are cast away quicker than fans can say “new music Fridays.” If albums don’t resonate quickly, it’s unlikely … Read more20 Great Rap Songs Featured on 20 Terrible Rap Albums
Source: @jungleqb – Instagram The Queens MC released the single “Losses” back in March. On Tuesday, Queens rapper Kiing Shooter died after revealing he’d tested positive for COVID-19. Born William Daniels, the 24-year-old was signed to Nas’ Mass Appeal Records and Bravehearts affiliate Jungle’s Street Dreams Records. Nas memorialized his signee in a short … Read moreNas and Jungle’s Artist Kiing Shooter Dies at 24
Source: NPR “Amy made me a better producer.” Salaam Remi is the latest producer featured in NPR’s ongoing series, The Formula. WATCH: 9th Wonder Reveals What He Learned from Pete Rock and DJ Premier For his segment, the hip-hop vet delves into the sample choices and methods for songs from Nas and Amy Winehouse. For the God’s … Read moreWatch Salaam Remi Break Down His Sample Choices for Nas and Amy Winehouse Classics
Photo Credit: Mom + Pop The release features a delicate, reflective sound throughout. Alina Baraz finally serves up her debut album It Was Divine an extensive release packed with fresh production. The pop-infused R&B project is authoritative and has a clear sound that shouldn’t be ignored. It also allows Baraz an opportunity to continue making … Read moreOn Debut Album ‘It Was Divine,’ Alina Baraz Provides An Intimate Look at Love
Photo by Mark Ralston/AFP via Getty Images The use of the beat further highlights how Warren held no punches in her criticism against Bloomberg. The Nevada Democratic debate took place Wednesday night, and although every presidential candidate directed hits at Mike Bloomberg, there was one in particular whose criticisms of the former New York City … Read moreWatch Elizabeth Warren Offer A Scathing Attack On Mike Bloomberg Over Nas’ “Ether” Beat