Nas
- Real Name: Nasir Bin Olu Dara Jones
- Nickname: Nasty Nas, The God Son, Esco
- Hometown: Brooklyn, New York
- Label: Mass Appeal / Def Jam Recordings
20 Fictional Characters Pick Their Favorite Rappers
“You seem unquestionably bored out of your fucking mind,” which, yes.
André 3000 Is Wrong About Hip-Hop Parents
Let’s take a look at six rappers who are parents who remind us that family life transcends hipness and certainly belongs in hip-hop.
6 Worst Rap Songs of 2019: Staff Picks
Don't listen to these songs, we already did that for you.
A Brief History of Rappers Releasing 2 Albums in 1 Year
Is it a good idea to release two albums in one calendar year?
Keep Shooting: The Effects of Winning & Losing in Hip-Hop
Hip-hop doesn’t expect artists to be good; hip-hop demands they are golden.
Crowning the King of New York, Part 2: Queens
A borough-by-borough breakdown of every rapper who’s worn the crown.
25 Years Later: Writers Reflect on Nas' 'Illmatic'
We spoke with seven highly respected individuals in the music journalism space to hear their first impressions of 'Illmatic.'
Nas Believes Greatness Can Only Be Achieved Through Longevity
"You’re a great rapper, but they can’t just put you in a rapper box."
25 Greatest Chipmunk Soul Beats Ranked, Part 2
The best sped-up, high-pitched vocals built around soul samples from outside Roc-A-Fella's heyday.
15 Rappers as TV Shows: An Absurdly Detailed Investigation
It's time for some wild but perfect comparisons.
How Vocal Sampling Made Nas Omnipresent
Sampling isn't just rewinding, but a form of nuanced revival.
6 Most Disappointing Rap Albums of 2018 (Staff Picks)
From 'Scorpion' to 'ye' and everything in between, these were the most disappointing albums of the year.
20 Greatest Years in Hip-Hop History, Part 4: 5-1
1988 is the greatest year in rap history because it’s the moment everything in hip-hop changed.
20 Greatest Years in Hip-Hop History, Part 1: 20-16
We filtered through 45 years of the genre’s existence, picked out the 20 best, and ranked each one with regard to overall greatness.
5 Rappers Who Need to Soundtrack Future Dr. Seuss Movies
With Tyler making songs for 'The Grinch,' here are five other rappers who need to be soundtracking children's films.
Beat Break: Pete Rock Shares the Story Behind His 5 Biggest Songs
The legendary East Coast producer reminisces over his iconic collaborations with Nas, Biggie, Kanye and more.
Nas Is Finishing the Album He Should Have Released Instead of 'NASIR'
The bar is pretty low after 'NASIR'.
The Art of the Coming-of-Age Album
From Kendrick Lamar to Lauryn Hill to Chance The Rapper, we break down the three essential elements of a coming-of-age album.
10 Best Rap Album Sequels, Ranked
Many sequels are awful. These 10 rap album sequels, however, are great.
Nas Recorded a Full-Length Album Produced Entirely by Swizz Beatz Two Years Ago
Was this the album DJ Khaled was talking about?