Like they did with Raekwon‘s OB4CL, Get On Down will be releasing their deluxe gold box set of Nas’ classic, Illmatic. The re-release of the ’94 debut from Esco will include a CD and vinyl packaging and will be available on December 9. Complex has the scoop. The CD set includes:  – 24k Audiophile Gold Disc CD with re-mastered audio, housed in a “Cherrywood Trophy Box” with gold plaque. – Black 2-piece outer box with original ‘Nas’ promotional sticker exclusive to […]

Nas and Lauryn Hill’s tour stopped at The Wiltern last night in Los Angeles. While on stage, Esco brought out Anthony Hamilton for the soulful “Comin’ Where I’m From” and their collabo, “World’s An Addiction”. That Comin’ Where I’m From album was something else. “A Queens Story” after the break. hiphophesinberg

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