Michael Eric Dyson, the prolific truth teller that often encompasses his words of wisdom with Hip-Hop is lending his talents to another literary work. Dyson already has several books in stores including ‘Holler If You Hear Me’ and ‘Pride: The Seven Deadly Sins.’ His latest work however will be an alternative to his previously released works, and tell the story of the Illmatic one, Nas.
Titled,’ Born To Use Mics’, the book will tell the story of the Queensbridge native whose songs and music brought the world to a lyrical stand still.
According to Amazon.com, it will be an unofficial biography of Nasir that focuses mainly on his 90s masterpiece, Illmatic. Professor Dyson will not be alone on the project and the agency describes it saying,
The best and brightest writers of the hip-hop generation reflect upon the era’s landmark album: Nas’s Illmatic. From the moment then nineteen-year-old Nasir “Nas” Jones began recording tracks for his debut album the hip-hop world was forever changed. Released in 1994, Illmatic, was hailed as a masterpiece and is one of the most influential albums in hip-hop history. In Born to Use Mics, Michael Eric Dyson and Sohail Daulatzai have brought together the brightest minds to reflect upon and engage one of the most incisive sets of songs ever laid down on wax.
‘Born To Use Mics’ hits stores December 28. Check out the cover below.
