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ICYMI: Nas Launches Hip-Hop Storytelling MasterClass w/ New Song “Big Nas”

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Nas is teaching a Hip-Hop storytelling course for MasterClass. 

Grammy Award winning rapper and producer Nas launched the newest class on MasterClass on Hip-Hop lyricism and storytelling.

According to reports, the course features the Queensbridge rapper sharing his techniques as part of an inside look at his creative process.  Nas invites members on an exclusive studio session and takes them on a journey to experience how to bring music to life.

While walking them through the writing and recording process of “Big Nas,” his latest release written exclusively for MasterClass. The Hip-Hop legend also gives his expert advice on making bold, yet profound lyrics, becoming a successful artist, and finding your identity.

In his class, Nas shares his philosophy as a lyricist and how he uses his life experiences and emotions to create cinematic lyrics. He also offers valuable advice on how to navigate through the music industry.

“Quincy Jones told me years ago, ‘You never stop learning. You’re always a student,’” Nas said. “Going through my past works made me realize this class was something that I really wanted to do.”

Nas added, “I’m looking forward to bringing MasterClass members into my world. Whether it’s rap or any genre of music, I want people to embrace their creativity and listen to that voice inside their head. When you trust your gut and first instincts, you can’t lose.”

Nas joins artists such as Questlove, Timbaland and Alicia Keys in teaching on MasterClass, which costs a minimum of 15-dollars per month.

Check out the video for “Big Nas” that features the Nas Queensbridge Mural by Jorit Agoch below. Share your thoughts with us on social media.

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Nas Launches Hip-Hop Storytelling MasterClass w/ New Song “Big Nas”

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Nas is teaching a Hip-Hop storytelling course for MasterClass. 

Grammy Award winning rapper and producer Nas launched the newest class on MasterClass on Hip-Hop lyricism and storytelling.

According to reports, the course features the Queensbridge rapper sharing his techniques as part of an inside look at his creative process.  Nas invites members on an exclusive studio session and takes them on a journey to experience how to bring music to life.

While walking them through the writing and recording process of “Big Nas,” his latest release written exclusively for MasterClass. The Hip-Hop legend also gives his expert advice on making bold, yet profound lyrics, becoming a successful artist, and finding your identity.

In his class, Nas shares his philosophy as a lyricist and how he uses his life experiences and emotions to create cinematic lyrics. He also offers valuable advice on how to navigate through the music industry.

“Quincy Jones told me years ago, ‘You never stop learning. You’re always a student,’” Nas said. “Going through my past works made me realize this class was something that I really wanted to do.”

Nas added, “I’m looking forward to bringing MasterClass members into my world. Whether it’s rap or any genre of music, I want people to embrace their creativity and listen to that voice inside their head. When you trust your gut and first instincts, you can’t lose.”

Nas joins artists such as Questlove, Timbaland and Alicia Keys in teaching on MasterClass, which costs a minimum of 15-dollars per month.

Check out the video for “Big Nas” that features the Nas Queensbridge Mural by Jorit Agoch below. Share your thoughts with us on social media.

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Issa Rae to Launch MasterClass for Black Creators

Issa Rae to Launch MasterClass for Black Creators

Issa Rae is set to launch her very own master class explaining what steps she took to get her to break in Hollywood.

The Insecure creator partnered with MasterClass to provide a series of 14 video lessons. The e-learning company hosts celebrity-led courses and Rae’s own will be available for a $180 membership.

Those who enroll will have access to over 100 classes. “A lot of people enter the industry thinking their ideas have to be perfect and fit into a specific kind of box, but that’s never been part of my process,” Issa said in a statement. “In my MasterClass, I want to tell you everything that I’ve gone through, every mistake that I’ve made and everything that I’ve learned so far, so that you can do better than I did. If you have a desire to create, this class is for you.”

Issa Rae will analyze her breakout YouTube series, Awkward Black Girl, as well as her hit HBO series, Insecure, in the classes and teach students how to develop a pilot, build multidimensional characters and dialogue, and work with feedback.

She’ll also give tips to help students with their creative writing.

“Issa is one of the most celebrated creators in recent history because of her authenticity and unflinching boldness when it comes to storytelling,” MasterClass co-founder/CEO David Rogier said in a statement. “Her MasterClass at its core is about inspiring action and not being discouraged by roadblocks.”

Shonda Rhimes, Alicia Keys, Ru Paul, and Ken Burns are among some of the other people who have previously taught MasterClass.

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Timbaland Announces MasterClass On Music Production And Beat Making

MasterClass, the online education company that enables anyone to learn from the best in the world, announced today that prolific producer and artist, Timbaland, will offer his first online class exclusively through its platform. Timbaland will provide students insight into his uniquely creative and collaborative process inside the studio, while reflecting throughout on his approach to some of his most iconic hits. Timbaland’s class is now available at www.masterclass.com/tmbd. Students can enroll in the class with unlimited access for a one time purchase of $90, or subscribe for unlimited access to this class and all new and existing classes through the All-Access Pass for $180 per year.

Timbaland has had some of the most influential and unforgettable hits of the past two decades,” said David Rogier, co-founder and CEO of MasterClass. “His creative process is both innovative and judgement-free and his delight in making music is infectious and inspiring. With his MasterClass, aspiring musicians have the opportunity to learn music production from a multi-platinum, Grammy Award-winning recording artist through an intimate and fun behind-the-table experience.”

With a discography spanning the world’s most influential recording artists across a range of musical genres, Timbaland’s inventive approach to music and production has set a gold standard in the industry. For over two decades, Timbaland’s distinctive style has led to platinum-selling collaborations with leaders in the industry including Beyoncé, Justin Timberlake, Sam Smith, Jay-Z, Missy Elliot, Aaliyah, Rihanna, Coldplay and more. His unparalleled ability to create compelling beats and unforgettable hooks has been recognized across the music industry, with his work having received dozens of nominations and awards including recognition at the People’s Choice Awards, ASCAP Awards, BET Hip Hop Awards and Grammy Awards, among others. Beyond his various accolades, Timbaland’s industry influence transcends himself, as the iconic producer has dedicated much of his career to the mentorship and support of other producers and aspiring musicians.

“When it comes to music production, the key is believing in your own ideas and finding collaborators that can help those ideas breathe,”

says Timbaland. “In my MasterClass, students will walk away with the essentials to bring their own beats to life, giving them the confidence to find collaborators that believe in their vision as much as they do.”

Timbaland’s course is designed for aspiring recording artists and producers at any level and offers invaluable insight into the production processes that have defined his music. The course lays a foundation from creative inception to final production, giving students a chance to develop their own unique styles with a firm understanding of how to manifest that rhythm. Starting with the basics, the course teaches students foundational processes such as building a beat from scratch, working with a vocalist to create a melody, and layering in samples.

As students progress, the course builds upon these lessons by delving into sound mixing and design, ultimately establishing a process for creating complex musical compositions. Going beyond instruction, each lesson is colored by first-hand accounts of Timbaland’s own industry experiences. Timbaland and his co-producers also create two new songs from scratch throughout the class. The songs are available for download to those enrolled in the class along with stems that students can use to remix into their own tracks.

Students can subscribe for unlimited access to all new and existing classes through the All-Access Pass for $180 per year, or enroll in an individual class with for a one time purchase of $90. The course can be accessed online at www.masterclass.com

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