L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — The prolific rapper expounds on commercialism in hip-hop, what makes a classic and why "life is good."Twenty years into a prolific career, the man born Nasir Bin Olu Dara Jones has changed the game again. On "Life is Good," his 10th album, the rapper... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — This time around the prolific and pointed rapper turns to a deeply personal subject in his 10th album.In typical hip-hop fashion, Nas arrived late. The rapper swaggered into West Hollywood's House of Cigars, leaving his entourage outside, eased onto ... more info

Prefix — President Barack Obama was on a New Mexico radio station today. Somewhere in-between talking about important political issues, Obama was ... Read the full article at http://www.prefixmag.com/news/obama-mispronounced-nas-name-on-new-mexico-radio/6809... more info

Prefix — Spin has just posted a rare interview with DOOM, conducted from a pub in his new adoptive city of ... Read the full article at http://www.prefixmag.com/news/doom-opens-up-about-his-rap-origins-air-quality-in/68061/ more info

The Hip Hop Chronicle — Actor and comedian, D.L. Hughley went on VH1′s Big Morning Buzz Live with Carrie Keagan. In the interview, Hughley is asked who he would pick as his VP if he was President. The comedian chose Nas and you can watch his reason why. (Content not avail... more info

The Hip Hop Chronicle — Yesterday, rumours Nas used a ghostwriter for his album “Untitled” were swirling on the Hip Hop blogs. This was mainly instigated by Dream Hampton (read here) who said that Jay Electronica and stic.man of Dead Prez “largely” wrote the 2008 al... more info

Totally Fuzzy — With over 15 years of quality independent releases, Philly legend Baby Blak is back with a brand new EP entitled Blaker Than Midnight. On Blak’s new venture, you'll find him collaborating with producers DJ Devastate (BBE Records), Max I Millio... more info

The Hip Hop Chronicle — A quick and very brief insight to rapper NAS. Hot 97 gets ’97 seconds’ with the man himself! The post 97 Seconds With Nas appeared first on The Hip Hop Chronicle UK. more info

Consequence of Sound — Pretty Lights, Nas, Black Star, Yelawolf, and much more! more info

The Hip Hop Chronicle — Yes you read it right! Journalist and author, Dream Hampton has suggested that Nas uses ghostwriters and enlisted the help of two prominent writers for his “Untitled” album. Hampton was discussing the issue on twitter, saying the “Untitled”... more info