Maybe the city was all out of spares… During a brief intermission from his Distant Relatives tour with Damian Marley, Nas made a quick stop by Vegas to chop it up with Bootleg Kev and the folks at Hot 97.5 radio station. Amongst talks of the album, along with his absence on recent albums from […]
With a recording process stretching all the way back to 2008, the concept created by Nas and Damian Marley has finally arrived as Distant Relatives hit stores today. Looking to provide more awareness on the country and the history of Africa, and integrating it with the ancestry of the entire human race, the two artists […]
Now, while the creativity and artistry behind Nas is rarely unmatched by any other rapper of the past or the present, in terms of rhyming, the backdrop to his storytelling tell is one that many prefer to steer away from. Throughout his career, the rapper has created the voice, but the production choice has made […]
Talk about being robbed in broad daylight, Nas can give you a firsthand encounter. After appearing in court Monday in Los Angeles, Queensbridge’s finest was told to immediately pay over $47-thousand in back child support and over $40-thousand in back spousal support. According to TMZ, the judge also ordered Nas to pay $10,000/month in spousal […]
Nas and Damian Marley are still prepping for the release of their Distant Relatives album tying Hip-Hop and reggae to their African origin. As previously reported the two confirmed that the fuse of music would hit stores May 18. Progressing further towards the date, the pair is hitting the road for a tour. Fittingly titled […]
Nas and Damian Marley are making a formal announcement on their forthcoming Distant Relatives album. The duo has combined forces for a conceptual album that blends the mix of Marley’s reggae roots and Nas’ lyrical skills with connections to their African ancestry. Due in stores on May 18, the album features collaborations from K’Naan, Lil […]
In between recording and traveling the world, Nasir Jones is still finding time to relay positive messages to the community. ½ of the Distant Relatives made a recent stop in Pittsburgh for the Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s annual National Keystone Conference. The Keystone Conference which highlights the cream of the crop in the […]
“How in the hell am I supposed to stay comfy/ When I pay child support, alimony monthly….” Nasir Jones has been doing his best not to speak on his very public divorce from Kelis but obviously frustrated, it looks like Nas has finally snapped. As previously reported the reported first track from Nas and Damian […]
The stars are aligning once again for a telethon to raise money for Haiti relief efforts. As previously reported BET will broadcast their “SOS Saving Ourselves-Help For Haiti” telethon tonight, bringing together acts from around the country. Hosting the telethon at Miami’s American Airlines Aren are three powerhouses in Hip-Hop, Diddy, Pharrell and Queen Latifah. […]
“I love his music and I’m a big fan of Bob Marley and the whole family.” The uniting of Hip-Hop and reggae set to commence in Nas and Damian Marley’s Distant Relatives album is still forthcoming. Just last week a song from the album hit the net, “Strong Will Continue”, detailing having the strength to […]
Nas and Damian Marley are still set to drop their Distant Relatives collaboration album induced heavily with public awareness and themes of Africa. Now as anticipation for the project continues to grow, the rumored first single from the project has hit the net. Titled “Strong Will Continue” the track features a positive message from Jones […]
Although an album has yet to be dropped, the Distant Relatives known as Nas and Damian Marley are still trying to leave their impact outside of the music. Teaming with National Geographic and V-Tech, the duo will have a panel debate on Saturday, December 12th in Washington D.C. Paying homage to the art of Hip […]
The month of September saw the boiling point of New York rap for 2009. Backed by releases such as Jadakiss and Fabolous, the 90s era of Hip-Hop was slowly making its presence felt. The Blueprint III and Only Built 4 Cuban Linx…pt. 2, blew the lid right off everything as the veterans showcased the fact […]
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