God-level MC, hip-hop mainstay and legend, Nasir bin Olu Dara Jones—aka Nas aka Nasty Nas aka Esco aka “N-A-S are the letters that spell, Nas Nas Nas”—released a new Hit-Boy produced record, “Ultra ...

Once upon a time, Nasir Jones was just a young kid stealing the show on Main Source’s “Live at the Barbeque,” self-aware enough to foresee that he’d be a force to be reckoned with in rap’s packed New ...

As the iconic rapper and producer prep their long-awaited album, Okayplayer revisits the songs that showcase their synergy.

(ThyBlackMan.com) There’s something timeless about a Nas record. The moment that beat drops and his voice cuts through the track, you know you’re not just listening — you’re entering a world. His flow ...

Common has a few albums that are considered classic material by fans and critics alike. However, his adoration for Nas’ Illmatic is something he says helped him in his own artistry. In a profile in ...

Nas may encourage other rappers to get out of their comfort zones, but fans of his music are just fine with reminiscing along to his classic hits, which includes the music department behind John Wick: ...

“Hate it or love it, like it, bump it or dump it,” is one of the first lines Nas kicks on “Purple,” the only new track off his new album, The Lost Tapes. This line probably best describes Nas’ music ...

Shape-shifting from Nasty Das to Escobar then Nastradamus, Nas eventually returned to his origin throughout his artistic evolution as a rapper and songwriter. Among his countless collaborations and ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- On April 19, 1994, Nasir Jones release, arguably, the greatest rap album of all time. "Illmatic" turns 25 this year and its impact on hip hop can't be overstated. The album changed ...