New York rapper Nas isn’t done celebrating Biggie Smalls‘ legacy. The hip-hop veteran has shared a vintage moment alongside Christopher Wallace.
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New York rapper Nas is saluting a couple of homegrown hip-hop pioneers. God’s Son went to social media this week to acknowledge Notorious B.I.G. and Havoc‘s birthdays.
On Tuesday, Nasir Jones hit up Instagram with a shout-out to the East Coast rap legends.
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Maybach Music Group’s Rick Ross and Nas know how much Busta Rhymes has brought to the culture. The hip-hop stars took a moment Monday to put some respect on the New York legend’s born day.
Both Yung Renzel and Nasty Nas hit up Instagram to salute Busta.
Earlier in the day, Busta shared a throwback pic to celebrate his b-day.
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New York rapper Nas is 100 percent here for the must-watch “Higher” video. God’s Son has reacted and co-signed late hip-hop artist Nipsey Hussle‘s posthumous visual.
On Friday, Nasir Jones went to Instagram to co-sign the standout visual and single off DJ Khaled‘s new Father of Asahd album.
A few hours ago, Hussle’s girlfriend Lauren London posted pics and footage from the visual with a love-filled Instagram caption.
This week, a clip went viral showing Nipsey turning up alongside DJ Khaled and singer John Legend during a March video shoot..
A couple nights ago, buzz developed about a new Hussle and Khaled song called “Higher” gearing up to drop.
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New York rap veteran Nas isn’t done celebrating his record label’s five-year run. The hip-hop pioneer has shared a moment from Mass Appeal Records’ celebration night.
Nasir Jones went to Instagram Friday with a pic of himself alongside fellow musicians including G-Unit’s Uncle Murda.
In May 2014, Nas partnered up with music exec Peter Bittenbender to launch Mass Appeal.
Signing a number of new artists, Nas is also intending to use the label as a base when his contract with Def Jam expires later this year. In an email confirming the project, Nas wrote: “I’m excited to be a part of creating and supporting future careers and legacy artists, promoting love and finding new genius to help the world. I’m going to be as involved as I need to be, but I also want to be respectful of the art and give artists the space they need to grow and become themselves.” The Mass Appeal label will sit alongside the publication of the same name, which was launched last year after Nas and Bittenbender utilised $1.2 million in start up funds. (Clash Music)
Last year, the label secured a global distribution deal with Universal Music Group.
The lucrative deal enables Mass Appeal to promote projects–in more than 60 territories–from artists such as Nas, J Dilla, Run the Jewels, and DJ Shadow. “I’ve been blessed to work with two of the best brands in music, Nas said via press release. “Columbia Records was how I got my start and Def Jam was where I continued that journey. In my next chapter, I am proud to say that I am signing myself to myself. I look forward to releasing many projects in the very near future with Mass Appeal’s new global partnership with UMG.” (VIBE)
Over the past few years, Mass Appeal has kept busy with handfuls of major partnerships.
Mass Appeal started as a magazine in the 1990s, and expanded around 2013 to become a media company, creative agency, and record label under the stewardship of rapper Nas and CEO Peter Bittenbender. Since pivoting into brand work, Mass Appeal has created campaigns and content for the likes of Google, HBO, Soundcloud, and Under Armour–and will now be tasked with shaping the image of the definitive museum for hip-hop. (Fast Company)
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New York rapper Nas is celebrating longevity. The hip-hop veteran has acknowledged his Mass Appeal Records label reaching its five-year anniversary.
Last night, Nasir Jones went to Instagram to geek out over the growing label’s success.
In May 2014, Nas partnered up with music exec Peter Bittenbender to launch Mass Appeal.
Signing a number of new artists, Nas is also intending to use the label as a base when his contract with Def Jam expires later this year. In an email confirming the project, Nas wrote: “I’m excited to be a part of creating and supporting future careers and legacy artists, promoting love and finding new genius to help the world. I’m going to be as involved as I need to be, but I also want to be respectful of the art and give artists the space they need to grow and become themselves.” The Mass Appeal label will sit alongside the publication of the same name, which was launched last year after Nas and Bittenbender utilised $1.2 million in start up funds. (Clash Music)
Last year, the label secured a global distribution deal with Universal Music Group.
The lucrative deal enables Mass Appeal to promote projects–in more than 60 territories–from artists such as Nas, J Dilla, Run the Jewels, and DJ Shadow. “I’ve been blessed to work with two of the best brands in music, Nas said via press release. “Columbia Records was how I got my start and Def Jam was where I continued that journey. In my next chapter, I am proud to say that I am signing myself to myself. I look forward to releasing many projects in the very near future with Mass Appeal’s new global partnership with UMG.” (VIBE)
Over the past few hours, Mass Appeal has kept busy with handfuls of major partnerships.
Mass Appeal started as a magazine in the 1990s, and expanded around 2013 to become a media company, creative agency, and record label under the stewardship of rapper Nas and CEO Peter Bittenbender. Since pivoting into brand work, Mass Appeal has created campaigns and content for the likes of Google, HBO, Soundcloud, and Under Armour–and will now be tasked with shaping the image of the definitive museum for hip-hop. (Fast Company)
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During the last week, the members of the Wu-Tang Clan have snatched the spotlight. Amid a 25th-anniversary campaign surrounding their classic debut album, Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers), RZA, GZA, Inspectah Deck, Raekwon, U-God, Masta Killa, Method Man, and Ghostface Killah produced documentary series Wu-Tang: Of Mics And Men. The Mass Appeal documentary produced and directed by Sacha Jenkins premiered for TV audiences on Showtime one week ago (May 10). In the days that followed, Wu revealed that the collective is dropping new music. In conjunction with the doc’, the Clan is offering up four new songs and three skits: 1. Ghostface Killah & RZA – “On That Sh*t Again” 2. Ghostface Killah, Raekwon & Harley – “Seen A Lot Of Things” 3. Nas – “Project Kids (Skit)” 4. RZA – “Do The Same As My Brother Do” 5. Cheo Hodari Coker: -“Yo, Is You Cheo? (Skit)” 6. RZA, Masta Killa & Cappadonna: “Of Mics And Men” 7. GZA & Masta Killa: “One Rhyme (Skit)” Wu-Tang Clan Was Originally RZA, GZA & ODB But Protect Ya Neck Changed Everything (Video) Heads can now listen in on new music from Wu members RZA, Ghost, Masta Killa, Chef Rae’, and Cappadonna (who is prominently featured in the film). GZA appears on a skit: This new collection of songs arrives from Mass Appeal in partnership with Wu’s 36 Chambers LLC. Power Discusses Founding Wu-Wear & Breaks Down The Mathematics (Video) #BonusBeat: Mass Appeal’s co-owner Nas discussing his earliest encounters with Wu-Tang and how he believes the group is a testament to the talent found in impoverished places:
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New York rapper Nas still isn’t here for Tommy Boy. The hip-hop veteran has called out the legendary record label.
Nasty Nas went to Instagram this week to show support for estranged Tommy Boy rap trio De La Soul and remind fans he’s riding with them.
During a recent “State of the Culture” broadcast, rap veteran Joe Budden kept it 100 on the De La/Tommy Boy drama.
“I’m teary because that’s just depressing to hear, but they sell us depression,” Joe began. “When you think of the stories being the same for this amount of years. Like when you look at De La telling you their battles from 30 years ago.” (“State of the Culture”)
Days prior, De La Soul came forward to address getting its revenue jacked from Tommy Boy.
Throughout the past few months, the group has kept fans updated on the status of its catalog finally going digital.
According to the label, Tommy Boy had postponed De La Soul’s catalog from entering the streaming world.
“Because Tommy Boy has not had the opportunity to sit down together with De La Soul and finalize our negotiations — something we’ve wanted to do for months — we have decided to postpone the digital release of their catalog scheduled for tomorrow,” the statement reads. “We know fans are eager to hear these amazing recordings and we are hopeful for a quick resolution.” (Variety)
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New York rapper Nas is urging true hip-hop heads to make time for the Clan. God’s Son has fully co-signed Showtime’s four-part Wu-Tang: Of Mics & Men documentary airing tonight.
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New York rapper Nas is out here serving up co-signs. Last night, the hip-hop veteran saluted Wu-Tang Clan’s Ghostface Killah on his birthday and acknowledged his emcee skills.
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@djkhaled @johnlegend NIP HUSSLE THE GREAT!!!!
and The Next 5 years of @massappealrecs is where my eyes are looking and beyond.
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