Nas Appears in US Open Advertisement

SOURCE: FADER To honor the US Open in his hometown of Queens, NYC, Nas lends his vocals for its latest advertisement. The first games will be played this Monday, with the competition concluding on September 13th. Until then, check out Nas in the US Open’s “We Play” commercial above.

Nas Speaks with Vibe On Charleston Shooting

SOURCE: VIBE America is left shocked and distraught after a hate crime occurred in Charleston, South Carolina, when 20 year-old Dylaan Roof killed nine people during a service at Emanuel AME Church. Nas, like many others, spoke out on the matter at the premiere of his Hip-Hop fashion film, Fresh Dressed. Check out what he had … Continue reading

AudioFrost’s Songs of the Week (April 13 – May 3)

Songs posted on AudioFrost (that are available via Soundcloud) from the past two weeks. This week’s edition includes Fabolous, De La Soul, Disclosure, and more, as well as four new submitted artists. Enjoy.

Nas Says New Album Will Be Dropping This Summer

SOURCE: HOTNEWHIPHOP Near the end of a live performance in Orlando, Florida this past weekend, Nas proclaimed the following: “Right muthaf—in’ now, death to all snitches. Watch every n— around you my n—s ‘cuz s— is real out here. 2015, new album this summer.” This album will be the follow-up to 2012’s well-received Life Is Good. Watch the … Continue reading

God It (Feat. Nas) – De La Soul

SOURCE: SOUNDCLOUD Legendary rap trio and jazz-rap pioneers De La Soul have released a song featuring Nas. “In the streets they call me De La…as if I lost my soul” – with lyrics like that, the trio reaffirms that the three MC heavyweights are still around and ready to go toe to toe with any … Continue reading

The Season – Nas

SOURCE: AUDIOMACK Gobstopper. A beat that is synonymous with legendary. The J Dilla beat has been rapped over by many an MC, with the likes of Jay Electronica etc. This time around, it serves as the canvas for the painting of Nas’ rhymes. Previewed several nights ago over at a Mass Appeal records event for … Continue reading

Studio (Remix) (feat. Nas) – Schoolboy Q

SOURCE: STEREOGUM Nas adds a verse to Schoolboy Q’s Oxymoron single, “Studio.” Nas is more relaxed on this record than he usually is but it sounds dope. He even sings a little of the chorus before Q finishes it for him. Stream the single below and be on the lookout for more info on Nas’s next album, The … Continue reading

We Dem Boyz (Remix II) (feat. Rick Ross, Schoolboy Q & Nas) – Wiz Khalifa

SOURCE: GOODMUSICALLDAY Wiz Khalifa liberates another remix to his original, “We Dem Boyz.” After hearing the original and hearing the remix, it’s clear that Khalifa’s producers put a lot more time and effort into the remix. Not only is the instrumental more intricate but the general vibe of the song is different from the original. … Continue reading