Producers not getting paid is not a new thing in the music industry. Every other day, another producer or songwriter claims they haven’t gotten paid by an artist, and somectimes for their biggest or best work. However, in a lot of cases, these situations don’t make it to court. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information According […]
Today marks the 48th birthday of one of hip-hop’s most treasured lyricists, Nas. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information By many, Nasir Jones is number one on their top, 10, 5, and 3 lists of the greatest emcees to ever touch the mic in Hip-Hop history. Marbled as the prodigal, deep, and lyrically intellectual spitter, Nas’ […]
Lupe Fiasco has made some amazing albums in his career. Lupe Fiasco’s Food & Liquor and Lupe Fiasco’s The Cool lay in the hallway of Hip-Hop masterpieces, but his next album, which he made in just one day, is supposed to be his Illmatic. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information “It’s my illmatic…” Lupe teased fans […]
Today marks the 47th birthday of one of hip-hop’s most treasured lyricists, Nas. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information By many, Nasir Jones is number one on their top, 10, 5, and 3 lists of the greatest emcees to ever touch the mic in Hip-Hop history. Marbled as the prodigal, deep, and lyrically intellectual spitter, Nas’ […]
On April 19th, 1994, Nasir “Nas” Jones did what everyone thought he would: change the rap game. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information With just 10-tracks, a chipped tooth smile and a whole lot of 5% science, the God Son began his reign. From the beginning of the record, you are immediately immersed into the subterranean […]
In the world of Hip-Hop production, Illmatic is highly acclaimed as the ultimate work to feature big league Hip-Hop producers. Pete Rock, DJ Premier, and Large Professor? The gem speaks for itself. Hip-hop enthusiasts have always played with the idea of hearing other classic beatmakers on Illmatic including RZA, Easy Mo Bee, and Erick Sermon. […]
This year marks the 25th anniversary of Nas’ debut album, Illmatic, and it has been dubbed as one of the most important bodies of work in Hip-Hop history. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The rapper did an interview with Haute Living, and he made it clear that he’s grateful for the success of the collection, […]
We’ve been in Illmatic 25th anniversary mode all day — peep our Today In Hip-Hop History feature for a breakdown of Esco’s monumental debut album! — but nobody is reveling in the moment more than the man himself. That’s why last night made for an extra special occasion, as Nas returned home to NYC to […]
How does one change the entire game of Hip-Hop with a single album — a debut album that clocks in at just under 40 minutes at that? For then-20-year-old rapper Nasir bin Olu Dara Jones — we’ve all grown to love and known him simply as Nas — that became a reality that has only […]
On this date in 1995, Antonio Cruz aka AZ from Nas’ “Life’s A Bitch” fame, released his debut album Doe Or Die on EMI Records. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Produced by legendary producers Pete Rock, DITC’s Buckwild, LES, D.R. Period as well as AZ himself, AZ was able to land the deal for this […]
Carmen Bryan is an author (actually a good story teller 0r re-teller). Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information But you might not know her by her government name. Most rap fans know her by the titles and occasions associated with her life. Chief among those are Nas’ First Baby Mom, the girl at the root of […]
Today marks the 45th birthday of one of hip-hop’s most treasured lyricists, Nas. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information By many, Nasir Jones is number one on their top, 10, 5, and 3 lists of the greatest emcees to ever touch the mic in Hip-Hop history. Marbled as the prodigal, deep, and lyrically intellectual spitter, Nas’ […]
After twenty years since the debut of his widely hailed studio album Illmatic, Nas has teamed up with the National Symphony Orchestra to glorify the historic hip-hop album in classical fashion. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Titled Great Performances — Nas Live From the Kennedy Center: Classical Hip-Hop, the concert film musters the energetic appeal of the […]
Last week when the Los Angeles Lakers made their visit to Madison Square Garden, Lakers rookie Lonzo Ball showed up to the Garden wearing a grey hoodie which had his face superimposed over Nas’ Illmatic album cover. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Today, the Big Baller Brand blessed the culture with some new apparel. The Big Baller Brand has made […]
Who knew Nas could be a twitter troll? Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The Queens legend appeared to throw some shade at Lonzo Ball on Instagram after the Los Angeles Lakers rookie said that “no one listens to Nas anymore,” on his family’s Facebook reality show, Ball in the Family. Lonzo added that “real Hip Hop” in his eyes is […]
On this date in 1995, Antonio Cruz aka AZ from Nas’ “Life’s A Bitch” fame, released his debut album ‘Doe Or Die’ on EMI Records. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Produced by legendary producers Pete Rock, DITC’s Buckwild, LES, D.R. Period as well as AZ himself, AZ was able to land the deal for this […]
On a humid Thursday evening in a quaint downtown corner of St.Petersburg, Fl, an area mainly reserved for irish pubs and folk bars, Nas‘ lyrics, ad-libs and expletives included, permeated the air, unapolegetically. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The nostalgia of Illmatic filled the city and hip-hop hearts of fans who have been waiting for […]
Nas brought in his birthday this year in a room full of love. Swizz Beatz, Nicki Minaj, and many more friends and family helped Nas celebrate 44 years of life and love. The Source Magazine would also like to help Nas celebrate by reflecting on how far he has come in his career. Below is Nas’ […]
WORDS BY Shortie This article was originally published in The Source Magazine, April 1994 (Issue #55) Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information NAS Illmatic Advertisement Columbia Producer DJ Premier, Large Professor Pose Rock, Q-Tip, L.E.S While the media was hyping Snoop’s album as the most anticipated debut of all time, many of us in the hip-hop […]
23 years ago today Nas dropped his debut LP ‘Illmatic‘. Released on by Columbia Records in 94’ Nas recorded the album at Chung King Studios, D&D Recording, Battery Studios, and Unique Recording Studios in New York City. Produced by DJ Premier, Large Professor, Pete Rock, Q-Tip, L.E.S. and Nas himself; the bangers on the album […]
