Artist: Nas

We've got another up-and-coming British (by way of the US) songbird for you today: her name is Arlissa , and she's got a nimble voice and has garnered a ton of buzz across the pond. (You may recognize her from  Nas   scooping her up for  a collaboration on London Records last summer.) The 20-year-old (just like Syron !) singer has premiered her debut solo music video for "Sticks & Stones," which she's releasing as a single on March 3. It has a tribal, [...]

I think I'm officially hitting my "The Message" level of what-the-fuck-itude with radio "freestyles." Look, we know that only a handful of MCs actually rap off the top of the head these days and many times they're just reciting written verse that wouldn't otherwise be heard. But at the same time, I'm all, "Well, these are basically like those 'blend tapes' that some DJs put together." You know, like this great one that DJ Critical Hype put together last year for Kendrick Lamar . Speaking of the Compton spitter, he dropped by Funkmaster Flex's Hot97 [...]

We know how soul-crushing it is when a blog post or a Very Important Email magically erases itself before we managed to hit "save," so we can't even imagine how musicians must feel when a song vanishes into the ether. That's what happened to Nas , Frank Ocean and Hit-Boy  last year, when the rumored  Life is Good  track "No Such Thing as White Jesus" was lost in the digital shuffle. But now the track has turned up! [...]

As I am sure many of you can recall, it was speculated that Frank Ocean and Nas had recorded a song together , but the session files were lost. We then heard that those files were recovered , exciting music fans the world over. Now, famed producer Hit-Boy is confirming that we will one day get to hear what materialized in the studio that day Nas and Frank Ocean recorded. Hit-Boy went on to say, "Nas' manager reached out, and he's excited. I don't know exactly what's gonna happen with it yet, but that song is gonna be heard [...]

Founders Entertainment is thrilled to announce the lineup for the 2013 Governors Ball Music Festival. The 3rd annual edition of New York City’s marquee live music event is expanding to 3 days of Music, Art, + Entertainment. Held Friday June 7th through Sunday June 9th in Randall’s Island Park, the festival will feature over 60 world class performers, showcasing a wide spectrum of Dance, Indie Rock, Hip Hop, Americana, Electronica + Pop all weekend long. Tickets will be available for purchase beginning Noon EST this Friday, 01.25 on GovBall.com Check out the incredible [...]

Governors Ball 2013 The lineup for the 2013 Governors Ball ( June 7-9, 2013 ) has been announced, and dare I say it, but it's pretty darn impressive looking. Early Bird tickets ($190) go on sale Friday, Jan 25 at 12PM EST. Watch the pretty hilarious lineup announcement video after the jump. Governors Ball 2013 Lineup Kanye West, Kings Of Leon, TBA, Nas, Pretty Lights, The [...]

As a music-obsessed New Yorker, I’ve been waiting my whole life for a festival worthy of the likes of Coachella, ACL, Lollapalooza, to take place in the Big Apple. As Governor’s Ball debuted last year, I had huge hopes that this event could eventually turn into one of the premiere, can’t miss festivals in the world. Judging by the lineup this year, I think I was right. Kanye West, Kings of Leon, Kendrick Lamar, The xx, Beach House, Nas, Cut Copy, Of Monsters and Men, Animal Collective, Feist, Local Natives, The Vaccines, and Icona Pop are just SOME [...]

Just after the lineup was revealed for the Roots Picnic, a much bigger summer festival lineup hits the Internet. It seems like the Governor's Ball in New York City grows every year, this time bringing on some huge headliners in Kanye West and Kings of Leon. There seems to be another named blacked out on the poster, so we are hoping that gets revealed in the near future. Anyway, other notables on the three-day Randall's Island festival lineup include Freddie Gibbs, Pretty Lights, Nas, Erykah Badu, Beach House, Thievery Corporation, the XX, Kendrick Lamar, Bloc Party, Yeasayer, Dirty [...]

I had a great time at the Governors Ball last year. With the 2013 lineup announcement, it seems like the festival is growing a lot bigger. Not only is there another day added (June 7,8,9) but the quality and size of the artists particiapting this year seem to be on an all-around grander scale. Headliners include Kanye West, Kings Of Leon and a secret guest that will be announced later. Also playing are Nas, Grizzly Bear, The xx, Kendrick Lamar, Beach House, Cut Copy, Animal Collective, Deerhunter, Bloc Party, Beirut, Local Natives, Death From Above 1979, [...]

The Governors Ball' s 2013 lineup is here and it's stacked: Kanye West, Kings of Leon, and an as-yet-announced third headliner top the bill, appearing alongside Nas, Kendrick Lamar, Animal Collective, The Avett Brothers, The xx, Beach House, Grizzly Bear, Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, Feist, Death From Above 1979, Crystal Castles, Azealia Banks, Local Natives, Cut Copy, Young the Giant, Beirut, Dirty Projectors, Bloc Party, Gary Clark, Jr. Miguel, Twin Shadow, Japandroids, Deerhunter, Alt-J, and Divine Fits. Also playing are Dinosaur Jr., Yeasayer, Fucked Up, Best Coast, Thievery Corporation, The Lumineers, Of Monsters and Men, The [...]

David D. on the 1s & 2s Sure, every rapper speaks on their past occasionally. But, the daring ones dedicate entire tracks to reflecting on their upbringing. These evocative cuts [...] The post Back In The Day: 20 Reminiscent Rap Songs appeared first on The Smoking Section .

Sizzla Rejects Jamaican Gays Olive Branch “Fire Bun” January 11, 2013 Sean Paul Sued By Ex-GF For $80 Mil, Did Cocaine, Erectile Dysfunction, Abuse January 3, 2013 Jamaica Security Minister Blames Vybz Kartel For High Crime Rate January 14, 2013 Nicki Minaj Dumped Boyfriend SB For A New Mystery Man [PHOTO] January 11, 2013 Buju Banton Put Studies On Hold Pending Verdict In Case January Read more [...]

When author Adam Mansbach decided to release his new hip hop-inspired novel, Rage Is Back , he thought it would be a good idea to tie it all together with an accompanying mix tape. Now, when you want a mix tape that tells a story, there's only one person to call in my humble opinion - and that person is none other than J. Period. Mansbach and me, we're on the same wave length, because that's exactly what he's done (bet you didn't see that coming). [...]

• jperiod - Rage Is Back (Freestyle) (Clean)

It all started when I was 13. When hip-hop and it's rebellious qualities mysteriously popped into my life. The chains, baggy jeans, tall beanies, smart rhymes and a mentality that said... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Did You Hear? :: Nicki Minaj 's wig stylist, Terrence Davidson, has quit. (You mean, Nicki wears wigs?!) Davidson called the experience "amazing" in a written statement, despite rumors that Nicki made derogatory statements about him. He hopes to use the notoriety as leverage for future wig-making workshops (seriously). [ Celebuzz ] :: Steven Tyler has split from his fiancee Erin Brady. The Aerosmith icon and former American Idol judge proposed [...]

How exactly does one go about remixing a classic tune like Nas ' "The World is Yours"? Do you try to overhaul the track and give it a modern sound? Or do you embrace the dusty, perfect original's jazziness? Pac Div 's Like went the latter route, flipping a Duke Ellington sample to complement the  Illmatic classic. I'm still partial to the original, of course, but a complete re-up from Like is starting to sound like a pretty good idea.

• Call Me Like - The World Is Yours Like Remix

Nas stopped by the Angie Martinez Show on Hot 97 (that's my word) to talk about a new album coming sooner rather than later, being named the greatest rap lyricist ever by CNN (the news channel, not Capone-N-Noreaga), and his relationship with Kelis in regards to the role she played in his making of Life Is Good . I also learned that he's in Gap ads now, word to Common. News: Nas Interview on Hot 97, Talks New Album and More |

Famed music journalist and author (also one of Indiana University's finest), Anthony DeCurtis held a live interview last night with Nas. The interview was hosted in New York City at the 92 Street Y.  The two discuss Nas' most recent LP,  Life Is Good,  the way he's able to channel his feelings into his music and a lot more.  This is a great talk. Peep it below.

20. Torae – Off The Record 19. Saigon – Greatest Story Never Told Pt. 2: Breads And Circuses 18. Slaughterhouse – Welcome To Our House 17. Skyzoo – A Dream Deferred 16. Masta Ace & MF DOOM – MA_DOOM: Son Of Yvonne 15. Roc Marciano – Reloaded 14. 9th Wonder & Buckshot – The Solution 13. Public Enemy – Most Of My Heroes Still Don’t Appear On No Stamp 12. Vinnie Paz – Gods Of The Serengeti 11. Lil Fame & Termanology – Fizzyology 10. Rick Ross – God Forgives, [...]

Recommended Show: TUESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2013 NAS @ 92ND STREET Y 1395 Lexington Av New York, NY 10128 $29,8PM We're not sure of the nature of Nas 's appearance at the 92nd Street Y (lecture, performance, etc.), but we're sure it will be very entertaining no matter what. Diane Birch @ City Winery The London Souls @ Bowery Ballroom Napoleon, Spires, & Swimming @ Big Snow The Soft Moon & Majical Cloudz @ Mercury Lounge [...]