Nas performed a lengthy set on Saturday to a sea of screaming fans. The Hip Hop vet performed most of his Life Is Good album along with other classic hits. During his set, Nas took a moment to shout out his own daughter. "Today's my daughter's birthday," said Nas. "She's 19 today. That's crazy!" The short speech served as a segue to the track "Daughters."
Nas' new billboard in classic back and white, is the largest billboard in Times Square and was revealed last week.
Often called the poet laureate of hip-hop, Nas is universally regarded as one of the most potent lyricists in the history of rap music. Author of 8 platinum albums, he exemplifies the chase for the Wild Rabbit through his decades of brilliance and innovation as a recording …show more content…
The veteran rapper donned a fresh, urban look for the Liseberg amusement park performance. Nas sported a Hall Of Fame “Wavy” snapback in camo, jean jacket, white t-shirt, green cargo pants and Air Jordan 8 sneakers. The cohesive look was comfortable for the rapper, but also showed his non-flashy style. In the days of designer-obsessed rappers, it’s nice to see Nas keep it simple and keep the focus on his craft.
From dropping on the scene in 1994 with Illmatic, perhaps his most revered work, to his most recent project, Life Is Good, Nas has brought to the mic unique and thought provoking pictures of street life in NYC as a poor, young, black male. While, recently named "the greatest lyricist of all time" by CNN, it is Nas' ability to tell a story and/or vet a concept, which gives his music a self-proclaimed "universal" characteristic, allowing it to resonate far beyond the hallways of the Queenbridge apartment buildings where he grew up (the largest public housing development in …show more content…
Do you remember the first time you heard his or her voice? Can you relate each album or song to a different stage or major occurrence in your life? How many times have you seen him or her (or them) in concert, let alone met and engaged any of them in conversation? Can you recite their lyrics off the top of your head and explain their meaning as if your life depended on it? Are you a true fan? Luisa Diaz is a die-hard admirer of a certain Nasir bin Olu Dara Jones, the New York City rapper known simply as Nas. She can not only answer "yes" to all of those questions, but also permanently carries that admiration on her skin.
After two weeks, Nas has chosen 30 lucky fans to receive their an autographed T-shirts! There were so many submissions to choose from but the winners have been selected! Thank you to all who participated in this contest! Winners will be notified through their Street Disciple Accounts! Prizes must be claimed by Friday or forfeiture will
Nas' new billboard in classic back and white, is the largest billboard in Times Square and was revealed last week.
Often called the poet laureate of hip-hop, Nas is universally regarded as one of the most potent lyricists in the history of rap music. Author of 8 platinum albums, he exemplifies the chase for the Wild Rabbit through his decades of brilliance and innovation as a recording …show more content…
The veteran rapper donned a fresh, urban look for the Liseberg amusement park performance. Nas sported a Hall Of Fame “Wavy” snapback in camo, jean jacket, white t-shirt, green cargo pants and Air Jordan 8 sneakers. The cohesive look was comfortable for the rapper, but also showed his non-flashy style. In the days of designer-obsessed rappers, it’s nice to see Nas keep it simple and keep the focus on his craft.
From dropping on the scene in 1994 with Illmatic, perhaps his most revered work, to his most recent project, Life Is Good, Nas has brought to the mic unique and thought provoking pictures of street life in NYC as a poor, young, black male. While, recently named "the greatest lyricist of all time" by CNN, it is Nas' ability to tell a story and/or vet a concept, which gives his music a self-proclaimed "universal" characteristic, allowing it to resonate far beyond the hallways of the Queenbridge apartment buildings where he grew up (the largest public housing development in …show more content…
Do you remember the first time you heard his or her voice? Can you relate each album or song to a different stage or major occurrence in your life? How many times have you seen him or her (or them) in concert, let alone met and engaged any of them in conversation? Can you recite their lyrics off the top of your head and explain their meaning as if your life depended on it? Are you a true fan? Luisa Diaz is a die-hard admirer of a certain Nasir bin Olu Dara Jones, the New York City rapper known simply as Nas. She can not only answer "yes" to all of those questions, but also permanently carries that admiration on her skin.
After two weeks, Nas has chosen 30 lucky fans to receive their an autographed T-shirts! There were so many submissions to choose from but the winners have been selected! Thank you to all who participated in this contest! Winners will be notified through their Street Disciple Accounts! Prizes must be claimed by Friday or forfeiture will