Nas appeared on Hot 97’s late afternoon drive. In case you missed it, here’s how his conversation with Ang went. Break 1: Explains solo album hiatus and family life. Break 2: Esco reveals “Another Black Girl Lost” will be on new album. He also gives his status on the game and says daughter Destiny made him record with Tyga. Break 3: Nas speaks on “The Don“, Trayvon Martin and Geraldo Rivera.

It’s great to see Esco and Preemo on a track again.

[vodpod id=Video.16251177&w=540&h=350&fv=] K’naan and Nas’ record gets a soulful makeover courtsey of Black Eyed Peas’ leader will.i.a.m. You can hear the original version on K’naan’s More Beautiful Than Silence EP.

During Nasir’s performance of Illmatic

For those who weren’t there, it sure is. And in celebration of 18 years since its release, Nas performed his classic debut Ilmatic at Austin’s W Hotel last night. Above, Esco brings out Sosa for their duet. pow-tv.net

During yesterday’s Music & Media conference, entrepreneur Steve Stoute interviewed Nasir at the Austin Convention Center. Above Esco reflects on his past rift with Tupac. Proceed after the jump for more including Nas discussing writing for Will Smith. Gettin’ jiggy wit it.

After heating up the block last summer with “Nasty“, Esco bosses up for NYC with his new single, produced by Salaam Remi, Da Internz and co-produced by Heavy D. The tentativey-titled album, Life Is Good, coming soon. Lyrics here. flex UPDATE: No tags.

Looks like God Son has a ring for y’all to kiss too. Last night, he joined Khaled Khaled in the lab to assist his next studio album, Kiss The Ring. Deuces!

From Queensbridge to Toronto, K’naan takes Esco

Swizzy’s still prepping his upcoming mixtape and