| The Making of Raekwon’s “Verbal Intercourse” | November 21, 2019 |
David Ma's series returns as he speaks to the Chef about his iconic Only Built 4 Cuban Linx track featuring Nas and Ghostface Killah.
| Nas at the Nadir: A Low Point to Remember | June 20, 2018 |
Doc Zeus dives into Nas' first album in six years.
| Rework The Angles: The Firm’s The Album” | August 30, 2016 |
In order to make a masterpiece from a misfire, Zilla Rocca pulls choice records cut by members of group, The Firm, which consisted of Nas, AZ, Foxy Brown, and more. In
| A Brief History of “Nas is Back!!!” Songs | August 2, 2016 |
Zilla sifts through the Nas hits to break down the essential reminders that Nas is still one of the best ever.
| Kickstarter Gods: De La Soul Featuring Nas | May 11, 2015 |
Streetwise knowledge brought to you by crowdfunding
| Rework the Angles: Nas’ “Hip Hop is Dead” | March 5, 2015 |
The Bourbomber re-envisions Mr. Jones' lackluster album by adding some loosies and rare cuts from the era
| Rework the Angles: Nas’ “Street’s Disciple” | February 20, 2015 |
Zilla Rocca re-arranges albums the way God'(s son) intended. Here's his take on Nas's "Street's Disciple."
| Illmatic Communication: Beastie Boys & Nas “Too Many Rappers” Video | January 29, 2015 |
Snowmageddon 2015 didn’t blow up as expected. Brian Josephs is sad French Montana won’t be on the remix. The uncovered treasure that’s the Roman Coppola-directed “Too Many Rappers” video naturally comes with a sting. It’s clearly incomplete and coincidentally serves as a hard reminder of the unfortunate way the Beastie Boys went out: Accomplished, but […]
| First Rapper To Bring a Platinum Plaque Back to the Projects: 15 Years of Charting “Illmatic | December 2, 2014 |
From the culturally bare streets of Leipzig, Germany, Eric Corson has had an unorthodox relationship with Nas' magnum opus.
| Queensbridge’s Best Kept Secret: DJ Hot Day | October 8, 2014 |
Harold Stallworth love to hear the stories, again and again. Circa 1986, Queensbridge park jam legend DJ Hot Day was tapped to remix New Edition’s “Once In a Lifetime Groove.” The original record was featured on the soundtrack for Running Scared, a ditzy buddy cop flick starring Gregory Hines and Billy Crystal. Dubbed the “Master […]
