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Beginning with his classic debut, Illmatic , Nas stood tall for years as one of New York City's leading rap voices, outspokenly expressing a righteous, self-empowered swagger that endeared him to critics and hip-hop purists. Comment?
DJ Shadow: Sympathy for the Record Industry
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... and '90s. There's no allure, no pot at the end of the rainbow. People have been asking for years now, "Where's the next Nas, the next Jay-Z?" Be prepared to keep waiting...and for music, overall, to keep sucking. Why? Because only ... Comment?
Empire Sta... - Jay-z / Alicia K...
... fan base and challenged whatever rivals attempted to oust him from atop the rap game, sparing most memorably with Nas. Jay-Z and his Roc-a-Fella associates greatly influenced the industry and established many of the trends that pervaded during the ... Comment?
10 Biggest News Stories of 2009 #6 Nas and Kelis Divorce
In 2009, one of hip-Hop's most well-known couples called it quits when Kelis filed for divorce from Nas on the grounds of "irreconcilable differences." News hit the media on April 30 when the singer filed papers in Los Angeles through high-powered attorney Laura Wasser. Comment?
Atlanta-based Hip Hop Newcomer SIMP Releases New Mixtape, The Challenger And Video
... 848-1607. About SIMP SIMP is an Atlanta-based Hip Hop newcomer, whose style and influence reflect the greats such as Nas, Lupe Fiasco and Common. His latest project, 'The Challenger,' is his second independent mixtape release. For more information, ... Comment?
Why Ghostwriting Is Good For Rap
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I will never forget the experience of being invited in the Fall of 1995, by Nas to visit him while he was recording tracks for his highly anticipated album, It Was Written . Comment?
Who won 'I Want to Work for Diddy 2'?
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... he lost points because he didn't know how to spell in the spelling challenge. He gained a few points back when he rapped Nas' " Illmatic ," but it was still a close challenge. They both worked hard at the listening party, but when the party was over ... Comment?
... "Hungry" is a braggadocios-yet-captivating display from a stellar emcee, written at a time when his productions with Nas and Kool G Rap were overshadowing his mic skills in the media. Extra P's vocal delivery is crisp and full of clarity, while the ... Comment?
... - Timbaland / Justin Timberl...
... (Missy Elliott, Aaliyah, Jay-Z, Ginuwine) though also for a number of other A-list artists (Ludacris, Snoop Dogg, Nas, Justin Timberlake). Even so, he always infused a remarkable sense of individuality and creativity into his productions. When you ... Comment?
Sneak Peak Album Review of Normalcy by Charles Hamilton
... Hot 97. Charles Hamilton is a rapper that is known as an alternative to acts that are mainstream like Kanye West, Nas and Jay-Z. Charles is a young rapper that has appeared on several MTV commercials in which he is rapping during commercial breaks. ... Comment?
Who's Gonna Take The...
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... to do it. Big Daddy Kane was under Marley Marl as part of the legendary Juice Crew and went on to become a superstar. Nas was the product of the collaborative guidance of 3rd Bass' MC Serch and Large Professor . Lil Wayne started as a member of the ... Comment?
2009: The Sausage Awards For Bad Hip-Hop Beef
... the "award" first started, there was a distinct difference between good Hip-Hop beef and bad Hip-Hop beef. For, example Nas vs Jay-Z was considered a good Hip-Hop beef, because there was a certain build up and lyrical competition attached to it. The ... Comment?
... fan base and challenged whatever rivals attempted to oust him from atop the rap game, sparing most memorably with Nas. Jay-Z and his Roc-a-Fella associates greatly influenced the industry and established many of the trends that pervaded during the ... Comment?
Beginning with his classic debut, Illmatic , Nas stood tall for years as one of New York City's leading rap voices, outspokenly expressing a righteous, self-empowered swagger that endeared him to critics and hip-hop purists. Comment?
Underground Report 2009 Year End: Fashawn
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... his experiences, doused in realism, mixed with innocence and hope. After dropping a debut that's been widely compared to Nas' Illmatic and other respected introductory albums, Fashawn has become one of the year's most acclaimed artists in Rap. Using ... Comment?
Top 10 Rap and Hip Hop Songs of the Decade
... went multi-platinum, he lived up to all the hype that surrounded him. 6. Number 6 is "My President" by Young Jeezy and Nas. This song was a theme for America as it declared the first black U.S. president. It was a song of hope and inspiration for ... Comment?
... but as he grew, the young rapper got turned on to the G-funk sound of the West Coast and the New York City point of view Nas brought to the game. Pitbull got involved in the game himself when he started appearing on Miami mixtapes. A meeting with ... Comment?
Empire Sta... - Jay-z / Alicia K...
... fan base and challenged whatever rivals attempted to oust him from atop the rap game, sparing most memorably with Nas. Jay-Z and his Roc-a-Fella associates greatly influenced the industry and established many of the trends that pervaded during the ... Comment?
Empire Sta... - Jay-z / Alecia K...
... fan base and challenged whatever rivals attempted to oust him from atop the rap game, sparing most memorably with Nas. Jay-Z and his Roc-a-Fella associates greatly influenced the industry and established many of the trends that pervaded during the ... Comment?
New Talib Kweli and Hi-Tek mixtape coming New Years Eve
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... is one of the more notorious underground DJ's who's made a name for himself working with rap heavy weights such as Nas, Q-Tip, DJ Premier and of course, Talib Kweli. The reunion of Talib and Hi-Tek should be enough to make any hip hop fan giddy as ... Comment?