15 Rappers as TV Shows: An Absurdly Detailed Investigation
It's time for some wild but perfect comparisons.
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
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?
Every Song from Kanye's Wyoming Sessions Summer Album Series, Ranked
All 36 songs from the G.O.O.D. camp's five-album run, ranked.
Nas Let Me Down (For the Second Time)
Disappointment in 'NASIR' lies not in what the album attempts to be, but what it refuses to acknowledge.
3 Burning Questions Before Nas Releases His New Album 'NASIR' Tonight
We do know the album will be executive produced by Kanye West.
Which Producer Works Best with Nas? Here Are the 10 Best, Ranked
DJ Premier? Alchemist? No I.D.? We search for the greatest producing Nas collaborator of all time.
Unreleased Frank Ocean & Nas: Hit-Boy Opens Up About 2x Lost Record “No Such Thing As White Jesus”
We spoke to the GRAMMY-winning producer about his biggest unreleased record.
Kanye Teases New Music & Tracklists for 5 Upcoming Albums
We already know DJ Khaled is a liar. Hopefully, Kanye isn't too.
Rap Songs About Moms Are My Emotional Kryptonite
"I realized I have a soft spot for rap songs about moms."
We're Only Mad If You Don't Make a Dope Album
It's easy to cancel an artist like Kanye on social media—that is, until he has a brand new product for us to consume.