Across the inspiring and empowering ‘Distant Relatives,’ the contrast on the mic between wizened street soldier Nas and patois-spitting griot Marley makes for a dynamic pairing.
Read moreNas’ Debut Album ‘Illmatic’ Turns 30 | Album Anniversary
Regardless of your background, a close listen to this album is enough to transport you to the project staircases and benches Nas used his talent to eventually escape.
Read moreNas’ ‘God’s Son’ Turns 20 | Album Anniversary
Although Nas’ sixth studio affair contains a handful of questionable musical choices, the album is ultimately salvaged by the emcee’s signature lyrical acuity and narrative prowess.
Read moreNas’ ‘The Lost Tapes’ Turns 20 | Album Anniversary
A collection of then-unreleased songs from previous recording sessions, ‘The Lost Tapes’ thankfully doesn’t feel like a hodge-podge of filler fare.
Read moreNas’ ‘Hip-Hop Is Dead’ Turns 15 | Anniversary Retrospective
Nas took big artistic swings with his eighth studio affair and, for the most part, it paid off, resulting in another creative and commercial success for the legendary emcee.
Read moreNas’ ‘Stillmatic’ Turns 20 | Anniversary Retrospective
All in all, the album was a chess move that worked in Nas’ favor and it still remains a vital piece within the revered emcee’s vast catalogue.
Read moreNas’ ‘It Was Written’ Turns 25 | Anniversary Retrospective
Upon its highly anticipated release, Nas’ second album offered convincing testament that the Queensbridge native is arguably hip-hop’s greatest and most well-rounded lyricist of all time.
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