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Large Professor Discusses the Making of Ether on The Combat Jack Show (Video)

Large Professor Discusses the Making of Ether on The Combat Jack Show (Video)

Wow. Would you believe the version of Ether that Nas released was actually the "watered down" version?? Large Professor breaks down the inside story on the making of one of the most epic diss records ever made. Check out the video. Related: Large Professor discusses meeting Rakim and Big Daddy... Read more
May 30, 2013 Video
Aasim – Queens Sh*t ft Nas

Aasim – Queens Sh*t ft Nas

Now THIS is how you start a weekend. Nasty Nas blazes a track with Aasim. Check out Queens Sh*t. Related: Nas – A Queens Story (Video)... Read more
May 3, 2013 Audio
Nas – Pre-Illmatic (Mixtape)

Nas – Pre-Illmatic (Mixtape)

This. Is. Kinda. Bananas. Here's a rare demo album from Nas that is PRE-ILLMATIC. It features verses from Biz Markie, AZ, Cormega, Kool G. Rap and more. Nas' skills were already razor sharp. You can listen to and download the entire project below. Ill. Related: DJ Petey Cologne & J-Smoke... Read more
April 25, 2013 Audio, Throwback
Nas is #4 on MTV’s Hottest MCs in the Game List (Video)

Nas is #4 on MTV’s Hottest MCs in the Game List (Video)

Heads were outraged about the MTV Hottest MCs in the Game list, earlier. I think most would agree that Nas certainly deserves a spot on the list, and he comes in at #4 (Rick Ross was #3). Check out the video. Related: Nastalgia - A Mix of Rare Music from... Read more
March 6, 2013 Video
AFH: The Presidential Playlist (Audio)

AFH: The Presidential Playlist (Audio)

Here's a Presidential Playlist through the lens of hip-hop. You'll hear music about dead presidents (Biggie, Rakim, Nas, Joey Bada$$), presidential impact (NWA, dead prez, Crooklyn Dodgers), presidential dreams (2Pac, Jay-Z, Gang Starr, Kurtis Blow, Run-D.M.C.) and more. You can listen to the entire playlist here and a shortened version... Read more
February 18, 2013 Audio, Playlists
AFH: For the Love of Hip-Hop (Playlist)

AFH: For the Love of Hip-Hop (Playlist)

We do it all for the love, y'all...the love of hip-hop. On this Valentine's Day, here's a playlist celebrating the many expressions of love in hip-hop. You'll hear music from Nas, OutKast, A Tribe Called Quest, The Roots, Method Man, Slum Village, Heavy D, Mos Def, UGK and more. Check... Read more
February 14, 2013 Audio, Playlists
Nas Talks with Dave Grohl on The Chelsea Lately Show (Video)

Nas Talks with Dave Grohl on The Chelsea Lately Show (Video)

Nas (who's nominated for 4 Grammys) talks with Dave Grohl about The Grammys and beefs on the Chelsea Lately show. Check out the video. Related: Nas - Nastalgia rarities mix (Audio)... Read more
February 6, 2013 Video
DJ Petey Cologne & J-Smoke present Nastalgia (Mix)

DJ Petey Cologne & J-Smoke present Nastalgia (Mix)

Here's a new mix of rarer Nas joints that was done by DJs Petey Cologne & J-Smoke, and presented by Classic Material NY and 2DBZ. The mix includes B-sides, demos, non-album cuts, alternate versions and other rare joints. Check out Nastalgia below. Related: Nas interview with Angie Martinez (Video) NASTALGIA... Read more
February 5, 2013 Audio
Celebrating MLK and Inauguration Day (Playlist)

Celebrating MLK and Inauguration Day (Playlist)

Today is a day of reflection and hope. We look back on the monumental impact of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and look forward with optimism to the next four year's under 44's leadership. Here's a playlist celebrating the legacy of Dr. King and the inauguration of President Obama for... Read more
January 21, 2013 Playlists
Nas interview with Angie Martinez (Video)

Nas interview with Angie Martinez (Video)

Nas stopped by the Angie Martinez Show on NYC's Hot 97 and talked about working on his new album, getting 18 grammy nominations with no wins, being named the greatest hip-hop lyricist ever by CNN, being friends again with Kelis and more. Check out the video. Related: Nas performs at... Read more
January 10, 2013 Video
Nas Interview with Anthony DeCurtis (Video)

Nas Interview with Anthony DeCurtis (Video)

Here's an extended interview with Nas (over an hour) that just took place with Anthony DeCurtis. Nas goes in-depth about "his gifted Queens childhood, the early days with Main Source, his philanthropic work, the insight and inspiration behind his #1 new record, Life Is Good," his relationship with Amy Winehouse... Read more
January 8, 2013 Video
Nas Performs at Radio City Music Hall (Video)

Nas Performs at Radio City Music Hall (Video)

Nas rang in the New Year last night in NYC at Radio City Music Hall. Here's 21 minutes of footage of him performing tracks from Life is Good like "Daughters" and "Bye Baby," as well as back in the day joints like "If I Ruled the World," "One Mic" and... Read more
January 1, 2013 Video
Kendrick Lamar speaks on his favorite things (Video)

Kendrick Lamar speaks on his favorite things (Video)

Kendrick Lamar speaks about 2 of his favorite albums of the year: Nas' Life is Good and Frank Ocean's Channel Orange. Check out the video. Related: See why we named Kendrick Lamar's Swimming Pools (Drank) on of the best videos of 2012.... Read more
December 27, 2012 Video
Nas speaks to Fuse (Video)

Nas speaks to Fuse (Video)

Nas speaks to Fuse and talks about avoiding beefs, why he put the green dress on the cover of Life is Good and more. Check out the video. Related: See why Nas' Bye Baby was named one of our best videos of 2012.... Read more
December 24, 2012 Video
Ambrosia For Heads – The Best Hip-Hop Songs of 2012 (Part 1)

Ambrosia For Heads – The Best Hip-Hop Songs of 2012 (Part 1)

In looking back, there was a lot of great hip-hop released in 2012. So much so that we decided to do our year in review in 2 parts. Here's part 1 of a 2-part playlist of the best songs of the year. Part 1 covers Jan - June and you'll... Read more
December 22, 2012 Audio, Playlists
AFH: Best Hip-Hop Videos of 2012

AFH: Best Hip-Hop Videos of 2012

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December 17, 2012 Featured-homepage, Video
Nas and Anthony Hamilton perform World’s an Addiction on Conan (Video)

Nas and Anthony Hamilton perform World’s an Addiction on Conan (Video)

Nas and Anthony Hamilton graced the stage on Conan last night with a stirring performance of World's an Addiction with a full band. Check out the video below. Related: Nas and M1 from dead prez - Genocide Highway (Audio)... Read more
November 30, 2012 Video
Nas and M1 from dead prez link up to drop knowledge over a blazing hot track. Check out Genocide Highway (Audio)

Nas and M1 from dead prez link up to drop knowledge over a blazing hot track. Check out Genocide Highway (Audio)

This is ambrosia for your head. Related: dead prez, Fashawn, Chris Webby & Supa Star Torch Cypher on the Sway in the Morning Show (Video)... Read more
November 10, 2012 Audio
What makes an album a classic? Here are our criteria and 15 albums we think make the cut (with songs from each) (Food For Thought)

What makes an album a classic? Here are our criteria and 15 albums we think make the cut (with songs from each) (Food For Thought)

With the release of Kendrick Lamar's good kid, m.A.A.d. city album, many are using the word "classic" (including us--though we said "modern day classic"...more on that later) about a hip-hop album for the first time in a long, long time. No doubt, just the utterance of the "c" word is... Read more
October 26, 2012 Audio, Food for Thought, Throwback, Video
K’LA – Blame ft Nas (Video)

K’LA – Blame ft Nas (Video)

Nas joins singer K'LA in her new video for Blame. Check it out below. Related: Nas performs at the Heineken Red Star Access Show (Video)... Read more
October 20, 2012 Video
Meek Mill – Maybach Curtains ft Nas, Rick Ross & John Legend

Meek Mill – Maybach Curtains ft Nas, Rick Ross & John Legend

Here's a soulful new joint from Meek Mill. Check out Maybach Curtains Rick Ross, John Legend & Nas (who recently co-signed Meek Mill). Related: Meek Mill – Burn ft Big Sean (Video) You can check the lyrics at Rap Genius who got the premiere of the song.... Read more
October 17, 2012 Audio
Nas – A Queens Story (Video)

Nas – A Queens Story (Video)

Here's a street video for Nas' A Queens Story. It features photos of many of the references Nas makes in the song, as well as some footage of why Life is Good for Nas. There are a couple of strip club shots so careful where you watch. Related: Nas performs... Read more
October 15, 2012 Video
Nas performs at the Heineken Red Star Access Show (Video)

Nas performs at the Heineken Red Star Access Show (Video)

Nasty Nas hit the stage in Philly last night at the Heineken Red Star Access show. He performed old and new classics from Illmatic and Life is Good, including No Introduction, The Don, Daughters, New York State of Mind, Represent and The World is Yours. Check out the video of... Read more
October 14, 2012 Video
Nas – Cherry Wine ft Amy Winehouse (Video)

Nas – Cherry Wine ft Amy Winehouse (Video)

Nas created a classic and stylized look for the visual for Cherry Wine and may sure Amy Winehouse's presence was seen and felt. Check out the video. Related: Becoming: Nas (Mini-Documentary)... Read more
October 2, 2012 Video
Becoming: Nas (Video)

Becoming: Nas (Video)

UPDATE: Part 2 is included below. Here's part 1 of a really dope mini-documentary on Nas. It features behind the scenes footage of him preparing to perform, interview footage, stories of his beginnings (watching MC Shan perform, Queensbridge, meeting Large Professor) and more. If you're a Nas fan, you need... Read more
October 1, 2012 Food for Thought, Video
Who’s the best MC between Biggie, Jay-Z and Nas? Mister Cee attempts to answer that very question with his latest mix that pits each MC against the other, record for record. Listen and download below and tell us who you think takes the title (Mixtape)

Who’s the best MC between Biggie, Jay-Z and Nas? Mister Cee attempts to answer that very question with his latest mix that pits each MC against the other, record for record. Listen and download below and tell us who you think takes the title (Mixtape)

Related: Rakim vs. Big Daddy Kane: The Playlist (Audio)... Read more
September 21, 2012 Audio, Mixes
Nas & Lauryn Hill Announce Life is Good/Black Rage Tour

Nas & Lauryn Hill Announce Life is Good/Black Rage Tour

Nas & Lauryn Hill are coming to a town near you (hopefully). The 2 announced a joint tour today called Life is Good/Black Rage. Check out the dates and locations below. Related: Nas performs Hate Me Now (Video) Oct. 6 – Columbia, MD – Merriweather Post Pavilion (NAS ONLY) Oct.... Read more
September 19, 2012 Food for Thought
Nas performs Hate Me Now (Video)

Nas performs Hate Me Now (Video)

Escobar seaason has returned...Here's look at Nas performing Hate Me Now for the FADER in Detroit. It still gets the crowd just as hyped as it did in 1999. Check out the video. Related: Nas & Scarface perform Hip-Hop at Rock The Bells (Video)... Read more
September 17, 2012 Video
Nas – Cherry Wine video sneak preview (Video)

Nas – Cherry Wine video sneak preview (Video)

Cherry Wine, Nas' collaboration with Amy Winehouse, will be the next video from Life is Good. Here's a sneak preview. Related: Me & Mr. Jones - A mix of mashups of music by Nas and Amy Winehouse from DJ Terry Urban (Audio)... Read more
September 15, 2012 Video
Something From Nothing: The Art of Rap (Full Video)

Something From Nothing: The Art of Rap (Full Video)

We've posted a lot of content over the last few months from Ice-T's documentary Something From Nothing: The Art of Rap. Now, you can watch the whole film which features extensive interviews with Redman, Eminem, Ice Cube, Dr. Dre, Snoop, Nas, Q-Tip, DJ Premier, Chuck D, Afrika Bambaataa, KRS-One and... Read more
September 14, 2012 Food for Thought, Video
Something From Nothing: The Art of Rap Outtakes (Video)

Something From Nothing: The Art of Rap Outtakes (Video)

Ice-T's documentary Something From Nothing: The Art of Rap premieres on Vh1 tomorrow night at 9pm EST. Here are 4 sneak peeks from some of hip-hop's biggest icons. Nas speaks on why hip-hop isn't respected, Dr. Dre talks about working with Tupac, Eminem discusses the meaning rap has given to... Read more
September 12, 2012 Food for Thought, Video
Nas performs DJ Khaled’s Hip-Hop live at Rock the Bells (Video)

Nas performs DJ Khaled’s Hip-Hop live at Rock the Bells (Video)

Nas brought out Scarface during his set at Rock the Bells last night. Face ran through My Mind's Playing Tricks on Me and Guess Who's Back, and he and Nas ended with their instant classic duet Hip-Hop. Check out the footage below. Related: Nas - Bye Baby (Video)... Read more
September 3, 2012 Video
Here’s a playlist of some of the best new (mostly) hip-hop in August. You’ll hear songs from Nas & Scarface, Slaughterhouse, Kendrick Lamar, Talib Kweli, Rapsody, Xzibit, Ras Kass, ATCQ & The Pharcyde, Schoolboy Q, Ab-Soul, Jay Rock, Asher Roth, Childish Gambino, Murs & Fashawn, Stalley, Dwele and many more (Audio Playlist)

Here’s a playlist of some of the best new (mostly) hip-hop in August. You’ll hear songs from Nas & Scarface, Slaughterhouse, Kendrick Lamar, Talib Kweli, Rapsody, Xzibit, Ras Kass, ATCQ & The Pharcyde, Schoolboy Q, Ab-Soul, Jay Rock, Asher Roth, Childish Gambino, Murs & Fashawn, Stalley, Dwele and many more (Audio Playlist)

It picks up in the middle, but mostly this is music to vibe to. Check it out. Related: Best of July 2012 (Audio Playlist)... Read more
September 1, 2012 Audio, Playlists
Here’s the video for Nas’ autobiographical Bye Baby. True to the song, it depicts many of the scenes Nas describes related to his split with Kelis. Powerful ish. Check it out (Video)

Here’s the video for Nas’ autobiographical Bye Baby. True to the song, it depicts many of the scenes Nas describes related to his split with Kelis. Powerful ish. Check it out (Video)

Related: Nas speaks on Kelis’ thoughts about the Life is Good album cover (Video)... Read more
August 30, 2012 Video
Coast 2 Coast: Where East meets West on Wax (Audio Playlist)

Coast 2 Coast: Where East meets West on Wax (Audio Playlist)

Here's a playlist of songs featuring MCs from the east rhyming over West Coast (primarily G-Funk) beats. You'll hear music from Nas, Jay-Z, Talib Kweli, Redman, Raekwon, Biggie and more. Related: How the West Was Won: the evolution of West Coast hip-hop (Playlist)... Read more
August 22, 2012 Audio, Playlists
Nas speaks about the video for Bye Baby (Video)

Nas speaks about the video for Bye Baby (Video)

Nas discusses the video for Bye Baby with Fuse. Check it out below. Related: Nas performs at Rock the Bells (Full Video)... Read more
August 21, 2012 Food for Thought, Video
Here are some more highlights from this weekend’s Rock The Bells festival. You can watch the full sets from Nas, J. Cole, DMX, Curren$y, Murs & Fashawn and Wu Block, as well as a freestyle from Common (Video)

Here are some more highlights from this weekend’s Rock The Bells festival. You can watch the full sets from Nas, J. Cole, DMX, Curren$y, Murs & Fashawn and Wu Block, as well as a freestyle from Common (Video)

Related: The Official Rock the Bells 2012 Mixtape Nas J. Cole DMX Curren$y Murs & Fashawn Wu Block Common... Read more
August 20, 2012 Video
Rock The Bells 2012 Live Stream (Video)

Rock The Bells 2012 Live Stream (Video)

Day 2 of Rock the Bells is taking place right now in California. Here's a live stream of the event. Today's acts include Big Daddy Kane (2:15 PST), DJ Quik (4pm PST), Bone Thugs-N-Harmony (6:30 PST), E-40 & Too Short (7:20 PST), Ice Cube (8:40 PST) and Nas (9:30 PST).... Read more
August 19, 2012 Video
Nas in 97 Seconds (Video)

Nas in 97 Seconds (Video)

NYC's Hot 97 has a cool new video series where artists share nuggets about themselves in 97 seconds. The latest installment features Nas. Here's an intimate look at God's Son in 97 seconds. Related: Nas performs The Don and Nasty on Jimmy Kimmel Live (Video)... Read more
August 14, 2012 Food for Thought, Video
Check out DJ Khaled’s Hip-Hop featuring Nas & Scarface and produced by J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League with scratches from DJ Premier. EPIC (Audio)

Check out DJ Khaled’s Hip-Hop featuring Nas & Scarface and produced by J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League with scratches from DJ Premier. EPIC (Audio)

Related: The making of DJ Khaled's Hip-Hop featuring Nas & Scarface (Video) and A Playlist celebrating the career of the legendary Scarface (Audio)... Read more
August 9, 2012 Audio
The making of DJ Khaled’s song Hip-Hop featuring Nas, Scarface & DJ Premier (Video)

The making of DJ Khaled’s song Hip-Hop featuring Nas, Scarface & DJ Premier (Video)

Nas and Scarface on a J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League track with DJ Premier scratching on the hooks?? Epic. Here's a behind the scenes video showing the making of the record called Hip-Hop which will be featured on DJ Khaled's upcoming album. Check it out. Related: Nas discusses his "ghost writers" (Video)... Read more
August 9, 2012 Food for Thought, Video
Nas interview with Big Boy of Power 106 (Video)

Nas interview with Big Boy of Power 106 (Video)

UPDATE: Since Nas' interview with Big Boy below, some strong allegations have (re)surfaced that Jay Electronica and Stic Man from Dead Prez did some ghostwriting on Nas' untitled album. The most significant statement came from Dream Hampton (the first female editor of The Source among several other highly respectable credentials).... Read more
August 8, 2012 Food for Thought, Video
Nas speaks with Dr. Michael Eric Dyson on MSNBC (Video)

Nas speaks with Dr. Michael Eric Dyson on MSNBC (Video)

Nas sat down with Dr. Michael Eric Dyson to talk about being named one of the top 5 lyricists of all time, his divorce from Kelis, Life is Good, the spirit of Hip-Hop being ALIVE (though on a respirator) and more. Check out the video. Related: Nas performs The Don... Read more
August 4, 2012 Food for Thought, Video
RZA & Nas – The Set Up (Mashup)

RZA & Nas – The Set Up (Mashup)

Here's a new mashup from RZA. He combined the vocals from Nas & Havoc's The Set Up (from It Was Written) with RZA's B.O.B.B.Y. Check it out below. Related: The Man With the Iron Fists trailer (Dir. by RZA) (Video)... Read more
July 26, 2012 Audio
Nas performs The Don and Nasty on Jimmy Kimmel Live (Video)

Nas performs The Don and Nasty on Jimmy Kimmel Live (Video)

Salute to Nas. Life is Good debuted at #1 on the Billboard album chart this week with 149,000 units sold. It's his 5th #1 album. Here are videos of him performing The Don and Nasty with a live band on Jimmy Kimmel Live. Related: Nas speaks on Illmatic and Life... Read more
July 25, 2012 Video
Nas speaks on Illmatic and Life is Good (Video)

Nas speaks on Illmatic and Life is Good (Video)

Here's an interview where Nas reflects on Illmatic and how his life has changed since then. Related: Nas speaks on Kelis' reaction to the Life is Good album cover (Video)... Read more
July 19, 2012 Food for Thought, Video
Larger Professor speaks on Nas + Nas speaks on Kelis’ thoughts about the Life is Good album cover (Video)

Larger Professor speaks on Nas + Nas speaks on Kelis’ thoughts about the Life is Good album cover (Video)

Since Life is Good dropped today, here are a couple more Nas-related videos. First up is an interview of Large Professor speaking on Ether (did you know it was originally going to be on a Swizz Beatz track?), why he gave Nas a shot on Live at the BBQ, the... Read more
July 17, 2012 Food for Thought, Video
Nas performs Daughters on Late Show with David Letterman (Video)

Nas performs Daughters on Late Show with David Letterman (Video)

Here's a look at Nas performing Daughters on Late Show with David Letterman. Life is Good is in stores now. Related: Nas speaks on Life is Good and more (Video)... Read more
July 17, 2012 Video
Nas interview with SoulCulture TV (Video)

Nas interview with SoulCulture TV (Video)

Here's an extended interview of Nas by SoulCulture TV. He talks about the blessing it is to make music, what he learned from touring with Damien Marley, going back to the sound that represents him, Life is Good, not chasing commercial success ("make pop chase you") and more. Check out... Read more
July 16, 2012 Video
Nas – Trust

Nas – Trust

Here's another meditative new Nas joint. This one is called Trust and is produced by Boi-1da. Check it out below. Life is Good hits stores on Tuesday. Related: Nas - A Queens Story (Live in Paris)... Read more
July 13, 2012 Audio
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