Joined by collaborator Anthony Hamilton,

To recognize civil rights activist Denmark Vesey, who was freed Nov. 9, 1799, dead prez’ M1 and Nas releases this cut with Beatnick & K-Salaam on the hook and production. Bump it and let freedom ring. xzone

‘Tis the season to be fresh. So for Gap‘s new commercial, they commission a list of musicians including Nas and his pops, Jazz musician Olu Dara Jones. That’s what you call Bridging The Gap. nahright

Save the excuses, fellas.

With John Legend on the hook, Meek takes the backseat with the Bawse and the Don for his debut’s latest track. Produced by DJ Infamous and The Agency. Dreams & Nightmares drops October 30. rap-genius

Queens gets the money and a new video. Nas’ baby bro Jungle compiles clips for a street version of “Queens Story”. The clip is crudely produced, but it’ll do for now. Cop Life Is Good here .

With Q-Tip on the 1s and 2s and Affion Crockett hosting, the Electric Factory hosted last night’s Heineken’s Red Star Access event. After Wale warmed up the crowd, Esco took it from there. hhs87

Meek’s mini-documentary keeps rolling as we get a look at Meek giving Nas a first preview of their collabo, “Maybach Curtains”. Hear the final version on Dreams & Nightmares on October 30. Previously: Pt. 4

While serving drinks, Nas keeps his eyes on Brittany Dailey‘s cocktail dress in his new video. The clip is directed by Jay Martin and features projections of the late Amy Winehouse. Although it’s well put together, isn’t it kinda odd that she died from alcohol consumption and yet, the treatment takes place in a bar? Either way, support Life Is Good here.

“…and argue all day, about who’s the best MC?, Biggie, Jay-Z, or Nas?

Esco and L Boogie are combining their individual

[tweet https://twitter.com/Nas/status/245257843014516736] Life is good and Nas plans to ring in the new year in a good way as well. Esco just announced that he will welcome 2013 with a concert at NYC’s Radio Music Hall on December 31. Tix go on sale this Friday.

Before Mariah and Mac were honored at the BMI Urban Awards, Nas opened up last night’s ceremony with a performance of “Daughters” and “It Ain’t Hard To Tell”. Future then hit the stage for some “Magic”.

Last night, Scarface called DJ Green Lantern‘s Invasion Radio to weigh in on his Rock The Bells performance with Nas Sunday and intially being intimidated performing in a “NY enviroment”.

This shit’s special. During the final Rock The Bells stop at the PNC Bank Arts Center in New Jersey this weekend, Nas brought out Scarface for their first live performance of DJ Khaled’s “Hip Hop”. They fucked Hip Hop.

So what’ll we be having? How bout another Nas video? Last weekend,

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After hitting the stage earlier in

Life is good, life is good. The vitaminwater

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