Nas adds a verse to ScHoolboy Q‘s “Studio” featuring BJ The Chicago Kid. Take a listen to the remix below and don’t forget to cop ‘Oxymoron‘ here. Like TheUrbanDaily.com on Facebook!
The hype train for the 20th anniversary of rapper Nasir “Nas” Jones’ seminal work “Illmatic” continues to chug along with the release of a trailer for the documentary “Time Is Illmatic.” Directed by One9, the documentary follows Jones from his upbringing in Queens to the fateful release of “Illmatic” in 1994 by […]
Hip-Hop’s class of 1994 was special. If you had an album drop in that year you were in really good company, so much so that it was hard not to be a fan of your competition. In addition to some stellar sophomore releases, the number of debut albums that stand as classics and masterpieces may […]
On Monday June 23rd rapper Nas joined comedian Dave Chappelle during his historic return to standup at Radio City Music Hall. NAS hit the stage following a 45 minute comedy set by Chappelle sporting a red, snakeskin print tuxedo jacket over a black collared shirt and slacks, completing the look with a gold medallion. Esco blew […]
New York radio station Hot 97 held their yearly concert featuring hip-hop and R&B talents. This year wasn’t any different with top talent and legends giving the New York tri-state area great performances. Wiz Khalifa surprised fans with a cameo from Snoop Dogg. The Roots were joined on stage by legendary hip-hop groups The LOX and M.O.P. […]
Being the cynical writer I am, when Nas spit, “Cuz rappers are being deprived of executive hie to fives.” on Kanye West‘s 2005 song “We Major,” my first reaction was, “Well, when is Nas going to start a label then?” The answer to that nearly ten-year-old question is now. Nas recently inked a deal to […]
With a documentary film and re-release, the twentieth anniversary celebration of Nas’ classic debut, “Illmatic,” has been a non-stop affair. While the album has seen many different interpretations and remixes over the years (most notably Elzhi and Will Sessions “Elmatic LP) we may never see an end to producers putting their own stamp on the […]
Legendary pop superstar Mariah Carey is back with another album and it will be in our hands fairly soon. Carey, who just celebrated her third wedding anniversary to Nick Cannon, not only announced she was dropping her 14th album, but she divulged its name and the tracklist. The title of Mariah’s next album is “Me. […]
I remember the first time I heard Nas’ classic debut “Illmatic” like it happened three seconds ago. In April of 1994, I was an annoying six-year-old who wasn’t allowed to listen to any rap music. To the chagrin of my older cousins, it was all R&B divas, all of the time. One day, my 16-year-old […]
This year is a big one for Nas. His debut album, “Illmatic,” turned 20 this year, and the new documentary about the album’s process, “Time is Illmatic“ premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival last night. MUST SEE: Enter To Win A Copy Of Nas’ “Illmatic XX” [SWEEPSTAKES] It’s the first film for director Eric Parker and […]
Okay music lovers….are you feeling a way about not being able to attend the Coachella Music Festival this weekend? Well, feel bad no more! While we can’t magically recreate the events for you….we can at least give you a little taste of the goings on at the festival over the last few days! Check out […]
