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Nas Biography

Nas
One of the greatest MCs to ever pick up a microphone, Nas has watched as his beloved hip-hop has gone from its innocent days of B-Boy battles and lyrical sport to today’s fake-thug posturing and commercial excesses, and he’s got something to say about it. Throughout his storied career – which began with 1994’s classic Illmatic and has spanned the last decade with over 12 million albums sold – Nas has been more than just the genre’s foremost lyricist and thinker. He has become a statesman, some would argue hip-hop’s “conscience.”



As evidenced by last year’s highly-publicized reconciliation with longtime adversary JAY-Z, and his subsequent signing to Def Jam Recordings, Nas has shown that actions speak louder than words: unity is more powerful than divisiveness. The time has come for hip-hop to grow. Now with the release of his critically acclaimed Def Jam debut – the aptly-titled Hip-Hop Is Dead – Nas returns to his role as mentor and teacher, his legendary mic skills as sharp as ever, and takes today’s young rappers back to school. The lesson? Hip-Hop – As Nas sees it – is very much alive.

The title track of the album and new single, “Hip Hop Is Dead” is set to a heavy rock beat interspersed with old-school breaks and showcases some of Nas’ most dexterous mic work in years.

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The Latest News

Rapper NAS has filed a legal bid to prevent his estranged wife KELIS from receiving spousal support....
03/11/2009
Rapper NAS has been hit with a massive $2.5 million (£1.7 million) demand from U.S. tax officials,....
19/10/2009
Rapper NAS has spoken out about the Chicago, Illinois street fight which claimed a 16-year-old....
30/09/2009
Hip-hop icons NAS, QUEEN LATIFAH, KANYE WEST, THE ROOTS and DE LA SOUL joined forces on Saturday....
28/09/2009
New mum KELIS has won a whopping $55,000 (£36,665)-a-week in spousal and child support from....
23/07/2009



Video and Audio

Nas One Love video
NAS, ONE LOVE - VIDEO
Label - Sony
27/10/2009

Nas Halftime video
NAS, HALFTIME - VIDEO
Label - Sony
21/10/2009

Nas Hustlers video
NAS, HUSTLERS - VIDEO
Label -
04/02/2009

Nas Hip Hop Is Dead Live At VH1.com video
Nas Still Dreaming Live At VH1.com video






Nas Film / Movie Reviews


Rappers shouldn't act, and actors shouldn't rap. Belly has plenty of both, making this....




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