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Looking Back At Nas’ It Was Written
Yesterday (7/2), marked the 20th anniversary of Nas‘ sophomore album, It Was Written. For many artists, they cannot live up to the hype of their debut album; but for Nas, it seemed like a piece of cake. Off the first track alone, Nas grabs your attention as he spits over The Trackmasters-produced cut, “The Message.” In an interview with Complex back in 2012, Nas was inspired to write the record after the success of his first album and looking at the amount of competition that was coming out of New York:
There was a moment where it wasn’t just about being a fly guy with money, it was, ‘I’m still in the streets, I still got one foot in the streets.’ We were all gunning for that position or gunning people off of us trying to take our position. That was my position on ‘The Message’ like, ‘Yo, back up, everybody.’
“The Message” surely inspired rappers to come with Fabolous’ “Pachangas,” Joe Budden’s “1000 Faces,” and Kyndall’s “Bullet.”
A thug changes, a love changes, and best friends become strangers, word up.
Who could forget about the notable records, “NY State of Mind,” “If I Ruled The World” with Lauryn Hill, and “Affirmative Action,” where he introduces AZ, Cormega, and Foxy Brown as The Firm.
The album went on to sell over four million copies in the U.S. and proved the Queensbridge emcee was a force to be reckoned with. Whether it’s telling a story from a gun’s point of view with “I Gave You Power” or trying to help a good girl gone bad with “Black Girl Lost,” Nas teaches you about growth and becoming triumph ending the album with “If I Ruled The World.”
I would be lying if I said this album didn’t make me cry. At only 25, Nas had undergone many traumatic experiences, losing his closest friends to violence and looking to escape the high crime rates in New York. Through all the obstacles, Nas was still able to come out on top; as It Was Written remains his best commercial selling album to date.
Chance The Rapper quietly revealed his upcoming mixtape, “Star Line,” via Instagram. In his bio, he simply stated, “Working on my mixtape it’s called Star Line.” The project will feature collaborations with notable artists like Lil Wayne, DJ Premier, Lil Yachty, and more.
On X (formerly Twitter), Chance shared a teaser clip featuring appearances from Wayne, Preemo, Lil Yachty, Jermaine Dupri, T-Pain, Jazze Pha, and Vic Mensa. Additionally, he gave fans a sneak peek of a new track titled “Buried Alive” and polled them on whether he should drop a music video for it.
I’ll be ready to go pic.twitter.com/zYliNZJsjj
— Chance The Rapper (@chancetherapper) April 21, 2024
“Star Line” marks Chance The Rapper’s follow-up to his 2019 album, “The Big Day.”
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Quavo Claps Back at Chris Brown with New Diss Track ‘Over Hoes & B*tches’; Chris Brown Responds
Quavo has fired back at Chris Brown with a new diss track, “Over Hoes & B*tches,” following Brown’s earlier release of “Weakest Link” aimed at him. This exchange began when Brown dissed Quavo on his track “Freak” from the deluxe version of his latest album, “11:11.” Quavo countered with “Tender,” prompting Brown’s response.
The latest track premiered on DJ Akademiks‘ livestream on Monday, Apr. 22, with Quavo targeting Brown and his associates from OHB, Saweetie and more.
“Lil boy wanna die ’bout some coochie?/You still fucked up ’bout Karrueche?/You tried to beat up Teyana, but Usher wouldn’t let you do it/The cocaine got him your honor, bipolar disorder, no wonder/You was the greatest, n***a, you fumbled/Going out sad, I’m watching you crumble.” Quavo spits.
Chris Brown has since responded to the diss stating that he’s disappointed.
After dropping his anticipated “48 Hours” mixtape with NEKKO BABY, Blacc Zacc is back with a bang, dropping the official video for “NOLA,” a standout track from the project. Teaming up with fellow South Carolina rapper and Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta star Renni Rucci, along with the charismatic Big Lex, known for her stint on Joseline’s Cabaret and also a South Carolina native, this collaboration brings together a trifecta of talent straight out of the Palmetto State.
In 2021, Big Lex dropped her debut EP Carolina Princess. Back in October, she dissed Stunna Girl on the track, “Number 1 Stunna.”
Recently, Renni Rucci dropped a track titled “Love You More” and announced during a taping of Love & Hip Hop that she is pregnant with Blacc Zacc’s child.
We can't wait to meet your new bundle of joy, @RenniRucci! 🫶🏾 #LHHATL pic.twitter.com/vuUVrqN5rb
— Love & Hip Hop (@loveandhiphop) April 17, 2024
Watch ‘NOLA’ above.
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