"Street Disciple", the seventh studio album from rapper Nas, is the work of a veteran that has begun to express a new view of the streets of America. Nas' epic lyrical skills are now combined with a ...

Many argue that ‘94s Illmatic is the greatest hip-hop album of all time. It has been both a gift and a curse for Nas in his career of disappointments. Now, in his seventh album, Street’s Disciple, ...

Rapper Nas has put the finishing touches on a 22-track double album, "Street's Disciple," due Nov. 30 via Ill Will/Columbia. First single "Thief's Theme" is built on a sample of Iron Butterfly's… By ...

Nas explores new territory on his latest double album and the velvet teddy bear, Ruben Studdard, says "I Need An Angel" in this week's album reviews. “Street’s Disciple,” NasNas’ new double album is ...

On this day, Nov. 30, in hip-hop history... 2004: After 10 years strong in the rap game, Nas had already cemented his place as one of the greatest rappers of all-time. While Nas' career ...

I'm as big a fan of tableau vivant as the next, but what the fuck is going on with the cover of Street's Disciple? The Last Supper?! Nas is a prophet, check, but the Jesus Christ of hip-hop? Then ...

Since Stillmatic, Nas has been continuously beating life into heart of Hip-Hop. Recent tracks like “Get Down” and “Thief’s Theme” proof that rap courses through his veins. Known for his reserved ways, ...

There are few rappers who undeniably deserve a place in the hip-hop pantheon. Notorious B.I.G., Tupac, Eminem, Jay-Z, and, of course, Nas are among the undisputed greats who have the skills and ...

Most hip-hop heroes develop a focused iconography -- think of Run-DMC's hats and leather, Chuck D's skeptical glare, Biggie Smalls's plus-size suits, Tupac's tattoos, Jay-Z's conspicuous consumption ...

In the weeks leading up to his headlining appearance California's annual Rock the Bells concert, Nas will warm up with a handful of club performances beginning July 14 in Chicago. By Billboard Staff ...

In 1994 Nasir Bin Olu Dara Jones blew away a bloated hip-hop with ten tracks collectively called ‘Illmatic’. From its DJ Premier and Pete Rock-produced boom bap to the battle-scarred raps rendered in ...