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DJ Premier teams up with Nas and The Berklee Symphony Orchestra to create the classical music/hip-hop track, Re: Generation.

DJ Premier teams up with Nas and The Berklee Symphony Orchestra to create the classical music/hip-hop track, Re: Generation.

A video dropped a few weeks ago showing an inside look at DJ Premier working with The Berklee Symphony Orchestra to create a classical music hip-hop track. He also brought in Nas for the vocals--ill combo. Here's the final product. Check out Re: Generation. Click here to download.... Read more
October 27, 2011 Audio
Nas & Rick Ross – It’s A Tower Heist (Video)

Nas & Rick Ross – It’s A Tower Heist (Video)

Here's a promo video for Nas & Rick Ross' It's a Tower Heist. The song will be featured in Eddie Murphy's upcoming Tower Heist movie and the video features scenes from the film. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=lQ9XRqchW-c... Read more
October 26, 2011 Video
Nas – It’s a Tower Heist ft Rick Ross

Nas – It’s a Tower Heist ft Rick Ross

Fresh off dropping his new video for Nasty, Nas is back with a new song.  Here's It's a Tower Heist featuring Rick Ross and production by Salaam Remi. Click here to download.... Read more
October 12, 2011 Audio
Nas goes back to his roots in the video for Nasty. He literally sheds the floss and takes it back to the Nasty Nas days of nothing but hard rhyming. Check it out.

Nas goes back to his roots in the video for Nasty. He literally sheds the floss and takes it back to the Nasty Nas days of nothing but hard rhyming. Check it out.

http://vimeo.com/30381262... Read more
October 11, 2011 Video
Can you imagine DJ Premier and Nas rocking a classical music track? You don’t need to…as part of a documentary by RE: GENERATION about the history of music, Primo was commissioned to create a classical music track and he and Nas did a collabo with the Berklee School of Music Orchestra.

Can you imagine DJ Premier and Nas rocking a classical music track? You don’t need to…as part of a documentary by RE: GENERATION about the history of music, Primo was commissioned to create a classical music track and he and Nas did a collabo with the Berklee School of Music Orchestra.

The film also chronicles the journey of 4 other producers creating music outside of their traditional genres, including Mark Ronson making a jazz track with Erykah Badu.  The film won't be released until 2012, but you can check out a trailer featuring Premier preparing for his track below.  Seeing how... Read more
October 9, 2011 Video
Here are The 50 Best Radio Freestyles, according to Complex. They discuss each freestyle AND provide audio for each one. It includes freestyles from Tribe, Wu, Snoop, Kanye, Common, Biggie, Nas, Eminem, Jay-Z and many, many more. It’s unbelievable. Just classic.

Here are The 50 Best Radio Freestyles, according to Complex. They discuss each freestyle AND provide audio for each one. It includes freestyles from Tribe, Wu, Snoop, Kanye, Common, Biggie, Nas, Eminem, Jay-Z and many, many more. It’s unbelievable. Just classic.

Complex has been doing a "best of" series for a while but THIS ONE is the best yet. They recently compiled The 50 Best Radio Freestyles and each entry is accompanied by the audio. This compilation would have been worth it for the legendary Common/Kanye battle, alone. The fact that... Read more
October 7, 2011 Audio, Food for Thought
Nas headlined Rock The Bells in NYC. Here’s a video playlist that gives a taste of his performance. You’ll see Represent, Made You Look, It Ain’t Hard to Tell, The World Is Mine, If I Ruled the World, Live at the BBQ, Nas is Like and more.

Nas headlined Rock The Bells in NYC. Here’s a video playlist that gives a taste of his performance. You’ll see Represent, Made You Look, It Ain’t Hard to Tell, The World Is Mine, If I Ruled the World, Live at the BBQ, Nas is Like and more.

Rock the Bells touched down in NYC on Saturday. Several iconic artists blessed the stage including Lauryn Hill, Erykah Badu, Mobb Deep, Black Star, Black Moon, Raekwon & Ghostface and more. Nasty Nas had the headlining spot. Here's a playlist of many of his performances. You'll see Represent, Made You... Read more
September 4, 2011 Playlists, Video
Here’s a video playlist inspired by the Rock The Bells festival. You’ll find videos from Nas, Raekwon, Ghostface, Black Star, Lauryn Hill, Erykah Badu, Cypress Hill, Souls of Mischief, Common and more. Check it out.

Here’s a video playlist inspired by the Rock The Bells festival. You’ll find videos from Nas, Raekwon, Ghostface, Black Star, Lauryn Hill, Erykah Badu, Cypress Hill, Souls of Mischief, Common and more. Check it out.

The Rock the Bells festival inspired the Reebok Classic Albums by Classic Artists series and it has inspired this playlist. This year's festival has an insane lineup of Nas, Cypress Hill, Black Starr, Mobb Deep, Souls of Mischief, Raekwon, Ghostface, Lauryn Hill, Erykah Badu, Common and many of today's up... Read more
August 31, 2011 Video
Nas – The Making of the Nasty Video (Video)

Nas – The Making of the Nasty Video (Video)

Nas' Nasty blew the web up earlier this Summer. The video is on the way. Before it drops, here's an entertaining behind the scenes look at the making of the video done by the folks over at Decon. Check it out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5eJvkVC_KuE&feature=player_embedded... Read more
August 29, 2011 Video
Here’s an unbelievable compilation of 170 Nas tracks that were NOT featured on any of his albums. The folks at RealHipHopHead have scoured the web to find every non-album track Nas has blessed (featured vocals, leaks, collaborations, bootlegs, soundtracks, etc.) and compiled them into 6 volumes. You can check out all 6 below.

Here’s an unbelievable compilation of 170 Nas tracks that were NOT featured on any of his albums. The folks at RealHipHopHead have scoured the web to find every non-album track Nas has blessed (featured vocals, leaks, collaborations, bootlegs, soundtracks, etc.) and compiled them into 6 volumes. You can check out all 6 below.

In many cases, they've also upgraded the sound quality of each track.  Volumes 1-5 are "albums" put together by RealHipHopHead and Vol. 6 is a compilation of Nas greatest features.  Click here to download all 6 Lost Albums and check out what RealHipHopHead had to say about the process, below. ... Read more
August 27, 2011 Audio
Raekwon Speaks on Only Built 4 Cuban Linx

Raekwon Speaks on Only Built 4 Cuban Linx

This is installment #2 in a dope series Reebok has done in conjunction with Rock The Bells. #1 was Lauryn Hill discussing The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill. Now, it's Raekwon's turn to discuss his hip-hop classic. Rather than discuss the whole album, he focuses on how Nas got involved with... Read more
August 25, 2011 The Bridge, Video
Here’s a great interview of Nas where he recounts a lot of behind the scenes stories on the making of Illmatic. He talks about the heavy influence of DJ Premier, working with Q-Tip and his life circumstances during the making of what was to become one of the greatest albums of all time.

Here’s a great interview of Nas where he recounts a lot of behind the scenes stories on the making of Illmatic. He talks about the heavy influence of DJ Premier, working with Q-Tip and his life circumstances during the making of what was to become one of the greatest albums of all time.

Check it out.  Also, click here to check out the video for Ghetto Dreams by Common ft Nas.... Read more
August 17, 2011 Video
Here’s the new video for Common’s Ghetto Dreams ft Nas. Nuff said…Check it out.

Here’s the new video for Common’s Ghetto Dreams ft Nas. Nuff said…Check it out.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Qiudw2Rg2v4... Read more
August 11, 2011 Video
Masta Ace – BK (We Don’t Play)

Masta Ace – BK (We Don’t Play)

Here's a previously unreleased Masta Ace song from the early 2000s. The track is produced by Paul Nice and you may recognize it as the track that DJ Premier flipped several years later in his remix of Classic. Check both songs out below. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Xg8TbsQQMI Here's Primo's Classic (literally): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCU-qgR_4bM... Read more
July 28, 2011 Audio, The Bridge
Nas – More Than I Can Say ft Keyshia Cole. This isn’t new but it is previously unreleased. Old or new, it’s fire. Check it out.

Nas – More Than I Can Say ft Keyshia Cole. This isn’t new but it is previously unreleased. Old or new, it’s fire. Check it out.

Click here to download.... Read more
July 26, 2011 Audio
Footage of Rakim and Nas performing at Paul Rosenberg’s (Eminem’s manager) party.

Footage of Rakim and Nas performing at Paul Rosenberg’s (Eminem’s manager) party.

These videos dropped a couple of days ago, but if you missed them, they are well worth a look.  Check them out below. Rakim - Eric B. Is President and Follow the Leader http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPPf552f1Ek&feature=player_embedded Nas -N.Y. State of Mind and The World is Yours http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0Z7CEL96ko&feature=player_embedded... Read more
July 26, 2011 Video
Here’s a great behind the scenes look at the making of Ghetto dreams. Common, Nas and No I.D. were interviewed in the studio during the recording of the song.

Here’s a great behind the scenes look at the making of Ghetto dreams. Common, Nas and No I.D. were interviewed in the studio during the recording of the song.

The sneak peek of this dropped a couple of days ago. Check out the full video. http://vimeo.com/26338579... Read more
July 13, 2011 Video
Here’s a Summer Heat mix for you. You’ll find new music from the last few months, including Kendrick Lamar, Curren$y, CyHi Da Prynce, Big Sean, Jay Rock, UGK, Chuuwee, Pete Rock & Smiff N Wessun, Big K.R.I.T., Bumpy Knuckles, Ghostface Killah, Action Bronson, Termanology, Common, Nas, Yelawolf and many more.

Here’s a Summer Heat mix for you. You’ll find new music from the last few months, including Kendrick Lamar, Curren$y, CyHi Da Prynce, Big Sean, Jay Rock, UGK, Chuuwee, Pete Rock & Smiff N Wessun, Big K.R.I.T., Bumpy Knuckles, Ghostface Killah, Action Bronson, Termanology, Common, Nas, Yelawolf and many more.

You'll find music from Kendrick Lamar, Curren$y, CyHi Da Prynce, Big Sean, Jay Rock, UGK, Chuuwee, Pete Rock & Smiff N Wessun, Big K.R.I.T., Bumpy Knuckles, Ghostface Killah, Action Bronson, Termanology, Common, Nas, Yelawolf and many more.  Enjoy. Ambrosia For Heads Summer Heat Mix... Read more
July 10, 2011 Audio
Nas’ collabo game has been kinda crazy lately.

Nas’ collabo game has been kinda crazy lately.

He laced Raekwon with some ill verses on Rich & Black and his feature on Common's Ghetto Dreams has generated a lot of heat the last few weeks. Here's a sneak preview of what's to come with the Ghetto Dreams video and the full video for Raekwon's Rich & Black.... Read more
July 7, 2011 Video
A snippet of this new Common and Nas joint dropped a few weeks ago. Here’s the full song.

A snippet of this new Common and Nas joint dropped a few weeks ago. Here’s the full song.

Check out Ghetto Dreams ft 2 of the illest MCs to ever do it. Click the arrow on the player to download it.... Read more
July 2, 2011 Audio
It’s been 17 years since No I.D. laced Common with the track for the classic I Used to Love H.E.R. Nearly 2 decades later, the Chicago legend that Kanye West cites as his mentor is still going strong. The latest installment of our Producer Series is dedicated to the music of No I.D. Click below to hear the mix.

It’s been 17 years since No I.D. laced Common with the track for the classic I Used to Love H.E.R. Nearly 2 decades later, the Chicago legend that Kanye West cites as his mentor is still going strong. The latest installment of our Producer Series is dedicated to the music of No I.D. Click below to hear the mix.

Nearly 2 decades later, the Chicago legend that Kanye West cites as his mentor is still going strong.  The latest installment of our Producer Series is dedicated to the music of No I.D.  It's always interesting to listen to a producer's body of work over an extended period of time. ... Read more
June 17, 2011 Audio
New Nas…and it’s just what the title says: NASTY

New Nas…and it’s just what the title says: NASTY

Check it out (courtesy of Funkmaster Flex - with tags). Click here to download.... Read more
June 13, 2011 Audio
Jay-Z has helped put on a LOT of producers. Very few can say they helped put him on. Ski Beatz is one of them…

Jay-Z has helped put on a LOT of producers. Very few can say they helped put him on. Ski Beatz is one of them…

The latest installment of our Producer Series is dedicated to the music of the legendary Ski Beatz. If you like Reasonable Doubt-era Jay-Z and Curren$y's Pilot Talk series, this one is for you. Ski Beatz was one of the primary sonic architects of all those projects. He also did one... Read more
June 3, 2011 Audio, Playlists
Q-Tip is a great MC…quietly, he’s a really dope producer too. The latest installment of the Producer Series playlists features music produced by Q-Tip.

Q-Tip is a great MC…quietly, he’s a really dope producer too. The latest installment of the Producer Series playlists features music produced by Q-Tip.

Everyone knows what Q-Tip brought to the mic for A Tribe Called Quest, but his production contributions are rarely mentioned. He and Ali Shaheed Muhammad often shared those duties, with Tip producing under the name The Abstract. Q-Tip also did a fair amount of production as part of The Ummah,... Read more
April 22, 2011 Audio, Playlists
This week’s playlist is the first in a series dedicated to the greatest producers in hip-hop. First up is the legendary DJ Premier.

This week’s playlist is the first in a series dedicated to the greatest producers in hip-hop. First up is the legendary DJ Premier.

Primo burst onto the national scene more than 23 years ago and has been a hip-hop staple ever since. He represents guaranteed credibility for any project he touches and has often been the go-to guy for the greatest rappers in the game. You know what to expect: Biggie, Nas, Jay-Z,... Read more
March 11, 2011 Audio, Playlists
Ever see Rhyme & Reason? After nearly 15 years it still stands as one of the best films ever on hip-hop. Watch the whole movie here.

Ever see Rhyme & Reason? After nearly 15 years it still stands as one of the best films ever on hip-hop. Watch the whole movie here.

It takes a comprehensive look at hip-hop THE CULTURE through the words of some of the best rappers to advance it: Nas, Biggie, Pac, KRS-One, Q-Tip, RZA, Ice-T, MC Eiht, Pharcyde, Lauryn Hill, Dr. Dre...It doesn't stop.... Read more
March 6, 2011 TV/Film, Video
I got a story to tell…This week’s playlist is dedicated to the art of storytelling in rhymes. Many have witty punch lines, but a rare few have the ability to tell a full and engaging story over 48 bars and 3 hooks. You know the names: Nas, Biggie, Slick Rick, Eminem, KRS-One, Ice Cube, Snoop, Lupe, Kanye…Press play, sit back and here’s a little story…

I got a story to tell…This week’s playlist is dedicated to the art of storytelling in rhymes. Many have witty punch lines, but a rare few have the ability to tell a full and engaging story over 48 bars and 3 hooks. You know the names: Nas, Biggie, Slick Rick, Eminem, KRS-One, Ice Cube, Snoop, Lupe, Kanye…Press play, sit back and here’s a little story…

Not just a bunch of rhymes dedicated to a theme, but true narratives...... Read more
March 3, 2011 Audio, Playlists
Raekwon and Nas go IN on Rich & Black.

Raekwon and Nas go IN on Rich & Black.

Shaolin vs. Wu-Tang  is sounding like it's going to be the Chef's best album since Only Built For Cuban Linx (the first one...). Click here to download.... Read more
February 28, 2011 Audio
Swizz Beat + Nas = A PROBLEM. Check out Top Down.

Swizz Beat + Nas = A PROBLEM. Check out Top Down.

Click here to download.... Read more
February 23, 2011 Audio
Here’s a Presidents Day playlist dedicated to the presidents most celebrated in hip-hop: Dead Presidents.

Here’s a Presidents Day playlist dedicated to the presidents most celebrated in hip-hop: Dead Presidents.

This one is all about the mighty dollar. You'll find some Jay-Z, J. Cole, Nas, Wu-Tang Clan, Biggie, Dogg Pound, DJ Quik, Scarface, 2Pac, 50 Cent and some outliers like Zion I and Mountain Brothers. Press play, sit back and count stacks.... Read more
February 21, 2011 Playlists
Jazz has never been one of my favorite genres. Yet, it is the foundation of hip-hop samples (along with James Brown and Funkadelic). Chuwee’s Yes Yes Yo reminded me of this and inspired this week’s playlist. You’ll find A Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul, Gang Starr, The Roots, Nas, Eric B. and Rakim and others.

Jazz has never been one of my favorite genres. Yet, it is the foundation of hip-hop samples (along with James Brown and Funkadelic). Chuwee’s Yes Yes Yo reminded me of this and inspired this week’s playlist. You’ll find A Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul, Gang Starr, The Roots, Nas, Eric B. and Rakim and others.

Guaranteed to help make a smooth transition into the weekend.  Press play, sit back and enjoy. If you missed Yes Yes Yo by Chuwee, click here.... Read more
February 4, 2011 Audio, Playlists
Happy MLK Day. It’s a day of reflection so here’s a playlist that reflects many perspectives on the State of the Union 82 years after the birth of the man named King.

Happy MLK Day. It’s a day of reflection so here’s a playlist that reflects many perspectives on the State of the Union 82 years after the birth of the man named King.

You'll find music from Common, Black Star, Nas, Actual Proof, J. Cole, Big K.R.I.T., 2Pac and others. Enjoy and keep the dream alive.... Read more
January 17, 2011 Playlists
Keeping it on the Nas tip here’s another (relatively) new joint called Courthouse.

Keeping it on the Nas tip here’s another (relatively) new joint called Courthouse.

This one first dropped a few months ago, but this version is tagless. Click here to download.... Read more
January 9, 2011 Audio
Will Nas and DJ Premier do a whole album together? Hear what Omar Akil has to say on the matter in the latest installment of PREEM-EAR.

Will Nas and DJ Premier do a whole album together? Hear what Omar Akil has to say on the matter in the latest installment of PREEM-EAR.

This ep of PREEM-EAR is more anecdotal than a "display of hidden hotness".  I found this little clip of Primo calling out Nas in the motherland.  You've heard the rumors. Nasis supposed to do a full album with Premier (a la Jay and Ye, or 9th Wonder and *insert indy... Read more
January 9, 2011 Audio, Video
It’s a slow day for new hip-hop so we take matters into our own hands. Check out this playlist of some classic joints.

It’s a slow day for new hip-hop so we take matters into our own hands. Check out this playlist of some classic joints.

Each Thursday night, we will be bringing you a different playlist to ease you into the weekend.  This week's is full of old gems.  You'll hear joints from Common, Wu-Tang Clan, De La Soul, Snoop, Biggie, Outkast, Gang Starr, Nas, The Roots and others.  Just press play, sit back and... Read more
January 6, 2011 Playlists, Throwback, Video
Nas spits for the philosophical heads on Who Are You. We haven’t heard him like this in a while.

Nas spits for the philosophical heads on Who Are You. We haven’t heard him like this in a while.

Looks like his time with Damien Marley reignited the introspective Nasir Jones. Click here to download.... Read more
January 1, 2011 Audio
Diggy Simmons jumps on yet another classic track from a Queensbridge great. This time it's Nas again on the DJ Premier produced Nas is Like.

Diggy Simmons jumps on yet another classic track from a Queensbridge great. This time it's Nas again on the DJ Premier produced Nas is Like.

Fortunately Diggy keeps doing these songs justice.  If he can get some original material this tight he's going to have a very bright future. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARYQH_Q4fZw Click here to download.  If you missed it, here's how Diggy fared covering Mobb Deep's Shook Ones.... Read more
December 19, 2010 Audio
While we're celebrating dope producers from the 90's, check out this new track Large Professor did for this Nas verse.

While we're celebrating dope producers from the 90's, check out this new track Large Professor did for this Nas verse.

This is a remix to Nas' No Ideas Original.  The drums Large Professor used for the remix are reminiscent of those he used for Nas' Halftime. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9GYjbFuTmS0 Click here to download.  Here are some of Large Professors classic joints: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4MUFwwEXTuY http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAj8JnAhgqY&feature=related And of course the song that launched Nas' career:... Read more
December 16, 2010 Audio, The Bridge
Diggy Simmons is reppin' Queens HARD. This time he does it with a freestyle over Mobb Deep's classic Shook Ones.

Diggy Simmons is reppin' Queens HARD. This time he does it with a freestyle over Mobb Deep's classic Shook Ones.

This kid is about to blow. Diggy Simmons- {Shook Ones Freestyle} from philthegod. on Vimeo. The Bridge is on a whole different level with this one.  Here's Shook Ones by one of Queensbridge's finest, Mobb Deep: And, of course Diggy made his debut rhyming over this classic Nas track.... Read more
November 19, 2010 The Bridge, Video
There's a reason why Faith Evans and Biggie got married. She has hip-hop in her blood. In her latest song They Wanna Know ft Ras Kass she rips Nas' One Love track. Check it out.

There's a reason why Faith Evans and Biggie got married. She has hip-hop in her blood. In her latest song They Wanna Know ft Ras Kass she rips Nas' One Love track. Check it out.

Ras Kass verse is just aiight but Faith makes up for it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8Lra0lW-Z0 Click here to download. Here's the classic Nas joint: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3yKDMrX8LlY And, in case you missed Faith singing over Biggie's Everyday Struggle, check this out.  ... Read more
November 19, 2010 Audio, The Bridge
Damian Marley and Nas have a special chemistry together…and The Roots make everyone better. Check out their performance of Patience on Jimmy Kimmel.

Damian Marley and Nas have a special chemistry together…and The Roots make everyone better. Check out their performance of Patience on Jimmy Kimmel.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJdrFvaeEEE&feature=player_embedded#!... Read more
October 16, 2010 Video
Let's Go!!! – Playlist

Let's Go!!! – Playlist

Old school hip-hop playlist guaranteed to get you hyped. Tracklist below. Click here to play. Notorious B.I.G. – Who Shot Ya? Jay-Z – Rock Star Lil Cease ft. Lil Kim and Puff Daddy – Play Around Big Pun – Glamour Life Mase ft. Puff Daddy – Can’t Nobody Hold Me... Read more
June 12, 2010 Audio, Playlists, Video
Diggy Simmons – Made You Look (Freestyle)

Diggy Simmons – Made You Look (Freestyle)

Is it possible to have grown up in the Run-D.M.C. era and like Diggy Simmons? ExternalVideo.936907&w=425&h=350&fv= more about "Diggy Simmons - Made You Look (Freest...", posted with vodpod  ... Read more
April 25, 2010 Video
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