Thursday, June 6th 2013

Hot Shot: Jay Z & Nas Join Justin Timberlake & Timbaland For Studio Session

‘When legends unite…’

Check out this snap of Jay Z, Justin Timberlake, Nas and Timbaland enjoying a studio session earlier this week- unveiled to fans via Def Jam‘s Lenny Santiago on Burbn’s ‘Instagram’!

While there’s no word on the foursome were working on, their sighting comes before JT and Jay kick off their ‘Legends of Summer Tour’ on July 17th and after Timbaland’s set at Saturday’s ‘Sound of Change‘ was billed as one of the night’s most exciting segments, boasting a collection of some of his greatest work…. ‘Promiscuous Girl’ included.

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Friday, March 8th 2013

MTV Unveil ‘Hottest MC’s In The Game’ List / Do You Agree?

It’s that time of year again!

Our friends over at MTV have announced this year’s Hottest MC’s In The Game.

Now in its eighth year, the tally true to form is certain to spark debate. So what are you waiting for? Check out who in Hip-Hop has been ordained as the hottest after the jump…

{The list below was compiled by the MTV Hip-Hop Brain Trust; an elite body of tastemakers whose picks were centered on the following metrics: rhyme skill, flow, buzz, commercial success, cultural impact, online presence, and business expansion}

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Saturday, January 5th 2013

Nas Praises Azealia Banks & Nicki Minaj / Opens Up On Frank Ocean

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It’s safe to say it’s been a rough week for Interscope‘s Azealia Banks, following spats with Perez Hilton and the allegedly racist MC Angel Haze.

However, in what should brighten her mood, Rap icon Nas has declared his love for her material released by both she and ‘Catch Me‘ Rapper Nicki Minaj.

His words below…

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Wednesday, July 25th 2012

Hip Hop Isn’t Dead : Nas Scores Sixth #1 Album

In an age where the likes of Lionel Richie, Lady GaGa, Drake and Taylor Swift continue to wow fans with record breaking sales figures, to suggest ‘music doesn’t sell anymore’ is without a doubt an inaccurate conclusion.

For, as further proof that consumers only purchase the music they believe in, today saw Nas join an elite group of acts enjoying the fruits of their commercial labor in the face of the industry’s downtown.

Find out how below…

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Sunday, July 22nd 2012

Life Is Good : Nas Scores First UK Top Ten

With four US #1 albums to his name, it is a little known fact Nas was yet to enjoy similar successes overseas in the UK.

Well, that was until now.

For, in what marks a monumental moment in the icon’s career, today saw him land his first UK Top Ten album.

Groundbreaking details below…

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Tuesday, July 17th 2012

Watch: Nas Takes ‘Daughters’ To ‘David Letterman Show’

Nas continued to support his latest LP ‘Life Is Good’ with a performance of the cut ‘Daughters’ on ‘Letterman‘ last night.

Undeniably moving, his set saw him joined by a live band hours before the album reached #4 on iTunes UK- set to chart favorably once this week’s finally tally is published.

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Wednesday, July 4th 2012

New Song: Nas – ‘Reach Out (Ft Mary.J Blige)’

Following the radio release of his Amy Winehouse assisted ‘Cherry Wine‘, today saw the arrival of another Nas cut- this time featuring the one and only Mary J. Blige.

Lifted from his long awaited ‘Life Is Good’ LP, their pair’s ‘Reach Out‘ surfaced online today and awaits your listen below…

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Wednesday, July 4th 2012

New Song: Nas – ‘Cherry Wine (Ft Amy Winehouse)’

Nas calls on Amy Winehouse for the cut ‘Cherry Wine’, pulled from his new album ‘Life Is Good’.

Produced by Salaam Remi, the cut made its way to UK radio and now- for the very first time- fans can listen to it before the Rapper’s LP drops July 17th.

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Friday, May 4th 2012

Nas: “Nicki Minaj Is Only Female Rapper Doing It / We Don’t Hear Much From Kim”

In his time, Nas has seen his fair share of acts come and go.

In what can only stand as a testament to his art, his longevity as an artist places him- alongside Jay Z & Missy Elliott- in an elite group of Rap acts just as influential today as they were in their prime.

So now, after working with her on the song ‘Champion’ this year, the MC has weighed in on Nicki Minaj and the impact he feels she has made on Rap music.