This isn’t the first time Nas has spoken on his debut, but the story never gets old. Before hitting the stage at Rock The Bells, Esco takes another trip down memory lane.
Nas, one of hip-hop’s most respected emcees, is set to hit Rock The Bells stages across the country, performing his classic debut album, Illmatic, in full. In this exclusive interview Nas breaks down the making of his debut, from Q-Tip’s original idea behind “One Love,” to DJ Premier’s integral part in crafting the album’s often-imitated sound.
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Getting arrested three times in one day? That's the shit we don't like. Getting a feature placement on Kanye West's new album is a great look—Being behind bars isn't. Haven't we seen this movie before? This Chiraq MC and trouble are synomnous. Drive slow, young homie.
The whole 2 Chainz robbery fiasco. The culprits. Tit for initially denying it and you fuck boys on the Internet who made him feel like he should. Ain't no shame in defending yourself by fists or by feet. It ain't safe in these streets.
Yeah a classic but Tupac still the greatest of all time. But Nas used to be my favorite rapper alive.
1st nas is one of the g.o.a.t.
The king
Nas = GOAT
i rap fo listeners blunt head and prisoners
If I was AZ I wouldn’t perform with his ass.nas is a nice mc but his grymey.Carlito said it best,DONT GIVE UP UR FRIENDZ 4 NOBODY.AZ the most underrated rapper of all time.
Actually Wish is the most undderated rapper of all time.
The greatest of all time
best album of all time…!!
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I wanna go! but I know how Nas keeps forgettin his lyrics on stage…
One of the best albums of all time. East Coast hip hop is the best. Fuck the West! Fuck the South!
New York wins again!
Where are they now?
The name nas is synonymous to classics….illmatic,stillmatic,if i ruled the world,made you look,one mic,hero,you owe me…..etc
Actually the list goes like this : 1. West Coast Rap, 2. East Coast Rap, 3. The South, 4. The Midwest. I had to stay truthful even though Im from the midwest but we havent had the best rappers. Bone Thugs really tried and they give us a big boost, but it drops after that. Just Bone Thugs, Twista, and Kanye West and Common have been the biggest stars.
Made you look.
@Aj your obviously not from Detroit, bitch! putting the south before Midwest, you need a backhander.
meh
South>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
INCOMING TEXT FROM COLD DEATH AND IT READS:
“@CONVERSE: YOU A FUCKIN’ BUM ASS NIGGA! GO AND MASTURBATE TO WAKA FLOCKA! YOU CLOWN!”
“WE TYPE IN BOLD, BECAUSE WE ARE JUST TRYING TO MAKE SURE THE POINT IS GETTING ACROSS!”
WHERE ARE THEY NOW AND WHERE IS MY BOSS NOW?
[...] 2011 tour with DJ Premier and AZ. In preparation for his performances, he spoke with Fuse (via RR) about working with Primo in the studio and how the two clicked during the recording [...]
Nas carries the cross !
Best album ever.
NAS IS A G.O.A.T!!!!!!!!!!!, MY FAV RAPPER OF ALL TIME
GREAT ALBUM THAT LAID THE TRACKS DOWN FOR THE NEW SCHOOL TO GET ROLLING
NAS NEEDS TO WORK WITH PREME AGAIN ASAP!!!
Indeed, this story never gets old. Truly a classic album
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