The connection between Nas and Large Professor spans decades. Extra P introduced Nas to the world via Nas’ mind-bending guest verse on Live at the BBQ and then shepherded much of Esco’s debut album, Illmatic. Today (9/14) is Nas birthday and his mentor saw fit to release a tribute celebrating him. Check out Large Professor’s “In the Scrolls” featuring G-Wiz.

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