Posts Tagged ‘Nas’
Slick Rick And Nas Perform “Children’s Story” (Video)
January 16, 2015
Man. Happy 50th Revolution to Rick The Ruler! And we can all celebrate this special happening at his birthday celebration. Nas joins Slick Rick to do “Children’s Story” live.
Nas – “Got Ur Self A Gun” (LYTZOUT Remix)
January 1, 2015
Here’s my take of this classic.. Head nod ishh!!!
– LYTZOUT
When a deejay really goes in, when they reeeaally leave the Earth and go to Planet Rock while bringing you the banging Hip-Hop blends… that’s when we say they ‘black out.’ In this case, maybe we should call going there “going LYTZOUT” (e.g. ‘lights out’)! Listen to “Got Ur Self A Gun” remixed by go-to producer LYTZOUT. FREE download link below.
DOWNLOAD: NAS – GOT UR SELF A GUN (LYTZOUT REMIX)
Fashawn feat. Evidence – “Dreams” (Video)
December 9, 2014
The Cali emcee Fashawn releases a brand new video to prep fans for the upcoming release of his upcoming EP with Alchemist called “FASH-ionably Late” that’s due December 18th. The single & video features Evidence who also directed the clip. Fashawn is ‘FASH-ionably late’ in finishing 2014 strong but he’s gearing up for an even better 2015 now that he’s signed to Nas under the Mass Appeal Records label where he’ll release his next full-lenth project entitled ‘The Ecology’.
PREVIOUS: FASHAWN – ‘GOLDEN STATE OF MIND’ FT. DOM KENNEDY (PROD. EXILE)
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Tags: Alchemist, DILATED PEOPLES, EVIDENCE, FASH-ionably late, Fashawn, Nas, The Ecology | 
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Nas Spits “The World Is Yours” A Capella For VICE Japan (Video)
November 19, 2014
I believe this was a very slick way to get a Nas a capella for producers to rip from this video & do a remix to it. I see what VICE in Japan is doing.
In celebration of Nas’ 20th Anniversary of his debut album “Illmatic,” we got to hang out with him and record his a capella version of “The World is Yours†using our Music Video Recorders from Sony.
Posted in Celebrity, Hip-Hop, Performance, Series, Videos | Tags: Nas, The World Is Yours, VICE, VICE Japan | No Comments »
Cookin Soul x Nas – “SoulMatic Instrumentals” (Mixtape)
November 4, 2014
Produced, mixed, and mastered by Cookin’ Soul, this instrumental version of the “SoulMatic” remixtape might have the emcee in you wanting to spit some bars. Go ‘head then. Nobody will see or hear… unless you press record on that smartphone camera. Stream above for FREE, and if you want your own copy you can cop that via the download link.
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Nas Explores His Ancestry On ‘Finding Your Roots’ (Video)
November 4, 2014
They paid $830 for my Great, Great, Great Grandma? I got more than that in my pocket right now…
What can humble the G.O.D.M.C. Nassir? Knowing what his people went through… and by people we mean family; and by family, his blood… And knowing that his blood (3rd Great Grandmother) was bought for, in essence to him, pocket change.
Nas encounters his 3rd Great-Grandmother’s Bill of Sale, a devastatingly telling document.
Dr. Henry Louis Gates has made his bones over at PBS by wowing celebs with the truth of their existence; helping them learn of their family heritage… so they can know from whence they came. Digging in the crates in the vaults of [family, official, and historical] records, the Doc blows Nas away, as you can see on this latest production of ‘Finding Your Roots.’
(See the entire episode, which also features the still-so-sexy actress Angela Bassett and Presidential advisor Valerie Jarrett.)
Posted in Celebrity, Hip-Hop, History, Series, Television, Videos | Tags: Ancestry, Angela Bassett, Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Finding Your Roots, Heritage, Nas, PBS, Valerie Jarrett | No Comments »
Pete Rock – “Time Is Illmatic” (Mixtape)
November 3, 2014
I was motivated to produce this mixtape because “Time Is Ilmatic” is a part of Hip-Hop history that everyone should know about; and have in both their music and now film collection.
– Pete Rock
Inspired by the acclaimed documentary by One9 & Erik Parker, this mixtape will give you some inspiration itself. Bet it. The “Time Is Ilmatic” mixtape is availale for your streaming above. Beautiful work. ‘Nuff respect due…
Nas x J Dilla – “The Season”
October 31, 2014
Get out your chair. The Season of Nas’ here!
A co-sign and cool look at the same damn time. Those lucky enough to be at the Hip-Hop duo Run The Jewels’ “RTJ2” release Q&A event (at Nitehawk Cinema) got more than free popcorn, cheap drinks, and a special viewing of “The Warriors.” Nas (one of the Mass Appeal Media label’s big shots) came through to see the bredren AND… debut his new single, “The Season†(produced by the late great J Dilla)! After doing so, he thanked the fans gathered, Killer Mike and El-P.
Maaaannn! To be there at that moment. To hear that new jawn. Oh, you can hear that jawn… and download a copy… now… for FREE!
DOWNLOAD: NAS – THE SEASON (PROD. BY J DILLA)
Behind The Scenes: Perspectives Of The Makers Of ‘Time Is Illmatic’ (Mini-Documentary)
October 14, 2014
Whoa! One9 did the ‘Rap City’ logo for BET back in the day? Helluva factoid. And that’s not even the main thing. The main theme: A story of two part-time-gone-full-time filmmakers. It took 10 years, two major meetings, and a bunch of moral victories and sacrifice… but these gentlemen made art they could be proud of… that Nas was proud of!
Hennessy presents an inside look with filmmakers One9 and Erik Parker on their 10-year-journey to make NAS: TIME IS ILLMATIC.
Literally, a long story made short. Two guys take the art from their hearts all the way to the Tribeca Film Festival!
Posted in Film, Hip-Hop, Videos | Tags: Behind The Scenes, Erik Parker, Nas, One9, Time Is Illmatic | 1 Comment »
Nas Performing “N.Y. State of Mind” On ‘The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon’ (Video)
October 10, 2014
Check in around the 8-minute mark.
Doing the media rounds, promoting the “Nas: Time is Illmatic” documentary. Jimmy Fallon with a major ‘get’… the G.O.D.M.C. N-A-S (Nas, Nas, Nas) doing “N.Y. State of Mind” for ‘The Tonight Show’ audience. Backed by The Greatest Band In Late Night: The Legendary Roots Crew!
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Nas Speaks on His Children & Signing New Artists (Video)
October 10, 2014
Hot 105’s Angie Martinez has the G.O.D.M.C. on-air for an interview. Talking about all kinds of things: From congratulations to Angie for her move to the Home of The Breakfast Club, to her congrats to Nas announcing the release of the “Time Is Illmatic” documentary…
Nas surprises Angie in-studio for legendary New York Moment. He discusses his new documentary and upcoming music.
…but it doesn’t stop there. Talk about Nas’ babies growing up and his growing label (Mass Appeal) birthing (re-birthing) artists on the scene. Sneaker store… stuff like that.
Nas – “Illmatic ’14 Tour” (Live Performance) [Video]
September 16, 2014
Yep. Nas doing Nas…live! This was recorded at the Illmatic Tour ’14 stop at Dour in Belgium. This is a whole damn Nas concert performance, y’all. Give thanks! Watch FREE above.
Posted in Hip-Hop, Performance, Videos | Tags: Belgium, Dour, Illmatic '14, Illmatic Live, Illmatic Tour, Illmatic Tour ’14 Full Live, ILLMATIC XX, Nas | No Comments »
Nas’ “Time Is Illmatic” Documentary Is Going Up On Big Screens Worldwide (Video)
August 30, 2014
Hip-Hop is worldwide. You know that The Nation is worldwide, right? So, why wouldn’t the documentary talking about 20 years of the G.O.D.M.C. Nas’ definitive work – “Time Is Illmatic” – be distributed to a worldwide/international audience. Well, it will be. Tribeca Film acquired the distribution rights to make it so. October 3, 2014. Get ready world.
You can watch the trailer we posted here earlier in April or click the pic above for the brand new Quicktime version.
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Nas – “The World Is Yours” feat. Common (Remix)
August 26, 2014
Wow. Yeah, go ahead and consider this Golden Era revamp mash a smash! The seminal hit from the G.O.D.M.C. Nassir with an extra blessing from the Chi-town vet and a new backbeat. Nas and Common on this “The World Is Yours” remix. Enjoy and download it for the FREE.99 now.
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PBS: “Finding Your Roots” With Dr. Henry Louis Gates Explores Celebrities’ Family Trees, Including Nas’ (Season Trailer)
August 1, 2014
“Now I’m looking into their world…”
– Nas
PBS is home to some incredible television. Real. Not ‘reality TV.’ Case in point: “Finding Your Roots” with Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Following on a great inaugural season, Season 2 is going to be loaded with guests who want to know the depth of the roots of their family trees. Everyone will learn something stunning about themselves on the show. The G.O.D.M.C. Nassir Jones (aka Nas), shown among other celeb guests in the season trailer above, seemed very reflective about what Dr. Gates found and shared with him. Check out the trailer. And check local listings for broadcast times.
Posted in Celebrity, Education, Hip-Hop, History, Series, Television, Videos | Tags: Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Finding Your Roots, Henry Louis Gates, Henry Louis Gates Jr., Nas, Nassir Jones, Season 2 | 2 Comments »
Nas – “Represent” (Video)
July 17, 2014
OOOHHHH SH!T!!!! It’s out, people! The Nas video you’ve been waiting on for 20 years… is here. Now, if you haven’t already, check out the behind the scenes video posted earlier BEFORE watching the visuals for “Represent” above. So much flavor to savor. Some background on the vid will help ensure you don’t miss any subtle notes. Album link below if you want to cop “Illmatic XX” (you know, if you haven’t already).
NAS – REPRESENT (BTS VIDEO) | ILLMATIC XX (ALBUM)
– @ojones1
Behind The Scenes: Nas – “Represent” (Video)
July 16, 2014
There’s a YouTube studios? Hmm. Well, what’s really cool is the dopeness that’s about to come out of there. Apparently, they reviewed more than eighty finalists’ video treatments to pick one worthy director’s entry…to do a video for the single off Nas’ “Illmatic” entitled “Represent.” It’s been 20 years, but rather than dwell on what took so long, join us in anticipating how this is so right for Hip-Hop. Check out the behind-the-scenes vid above. And you can pick up Nas’ “Illmatic XX” via the link below.
Posted in Hip-Hop, Videos | Tags: Behind The Scenes, Brian Katz, DJ Premier, illmatic, ILLMATIC XX, Jason Goldwatch, Mass Appeal, Mass Appeal Media, MassAppeal, Nas, Represent | 1 Comment »
Fashawn Speaks On Signing with Nas & Loving Hip Hop Again (Video)
July 9, 2014
The cameras caught with West Coast emcee Fashawn for a quick on-the-spot chat. Fashawn’s got some things popping: signing with Nas’ Mass Appeal Records, collaborating with him and others…but still doling out a bit of advice for other rappers out here.
Note how Fashawn declares that just as he had lost love for Hip-Hop, getting to work with Nas brought it back. Stay true, emcees. Your fellow artists draw on that energy!
Nas Speaks On ‘Illmatic XX,’ On Professional And Personal Growth And More With Charlie Rose (Video)
June 5, 2014
Popular pundit and PBS mainstay Charlie Rose invites Nas to his plain table for a no frills discussion, patent format for the show. Really revealing talk. Among other things (highlighted in the clip above), Nas shares that he has changed as a man… more calm and accepting as a person of others. Now truly a proud American, but having no desire to be ‘accepted.’ He wants to find his place in his American family, to ‘work his soil’ and make his way in this world that he more completely understands. Twenty plus years into his career, father of two children… this is real man talk here. Watch the clip.
Cookin Soul x Nas – “Soulmatic” (Mixtape)
May 11, 2014
Cookin Soul does justice to the music it touches. But the rework of this Nas holy grail…mind-blowing!
In 2014, 20 years after its release, “Illmatic” is still considered as arguably the best hip-hop album of all times. Our intention when creating “Soulmatic” was not to just remix “Illmatic” album as such. Actually “Soulmatic” only contains 4 remixes from the original album… Also we have added a number of musical skits including comments, feelings and experiences from those who created the original album.
The Cookin Soul way to get the listener closer to that particular state of mind that led to the creation of such a classic.
DOWNLOAD: COOKIN X NAS – SOULMATIC (MIXTAPE)
