L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — A preview of Saturday's Rock the Bells festival in San Bernardino, CA, where Nas, Lauryn Hill, Mobb Deep, Common and others will perform. more info

The Hip Hop Chronicle — Nasir Jones breaks down his debut classic.   more info

The Hip Hop Chronicle — Nas shot the video to his first single down in Queens. TheLifeFiles came through with pictures on the set. Nasty is the first single from Nas’ new album Life Is Good out this November more info

The Hip Hop Chronicle — Nas and Damian Marley performed at Central Park. During his solo set, the rapper performed his new single “Nasty” and “Made You Look”.   more info

Guardian Music — Legendary New York rapper Rakim and Wretch 32, the rising star from London, meet The Guide to talk all things hip-hopGuide Thanks for joining us today. Let's start with a broad question: what would you call the "Golden Age" of rap?Rakim The golden ag... more info

The Hip Hop Chronicle — Amazon UK drop the tracklisting for Lil Wayne’s brand new album, which comes out later this month. Drake, Cory Gunz, Nas, Shyne, Busta Rhymes and John Legend are just some of the features. 1. Intro 2. Blunt Blowin 3. MegaMan 4. 6 Foot 7 Foot (Feat.... more info

The Hip Hop Chronicle — On BET’s 106 & Park, Nasir Jones speaks on Amy Winehouse and his collabo with Dr. Dre for “Detox”. more info

The Hip Hop Chronicle — During a Distant Relatives tour stop to Philly, Nas brings out The Fresh Prince himself, Will Smith. I’m sure better footage will appear but this will do for now. code> more info

Guardian Music — Continuing our new series in which Guardian and Observer writers pick their favourite albums – with a view that you might do the same – Dan Hancox praises Cannibal Ox's chilling rap masterpieceFrom its opening announcement ("It's a cold world out... more info

Impose Magazine — Had "Happy Birthday Hip Hop" been written around the time of Nas' "Hip Hop Is Dead" this cut would have been a rap version of "It's My Party And I'll Cry If I Want To", but as it stands, a new generation is resuscitating the artform. It&#... more info