If you don’t know, get ready to know.
As you’ve probably seen by now, Mass Appeal is rolling out something for the ages, the Legend Has It…series. We’re talking Slick Rick, De La Soul, Ghostface Killah, Raekwon, Big L, Mobb Deep and the highly anticipated joint album from Nas and DJ Premier.
Nas and DJ Premier have been teasing this collaboration for like two decades. It’s been the golden goose of rap albums, but we never thought it was going to hatch! But about a year ago, the early signs started to take shape. They made a formal announcement and everything. Since then, it’s been slow moving. But perhaps they were building toward something much bigger.
I could be wrong, but I don’t think I am.
Anyway, what’s certain is that Nas and DJ Premier have a project coming this year. That alone is enough. But there’s a rumor floating around that could make this even more legendary.
Word is, there’s a track on this album featuring Kendrick Lamar, Black Thought from The Roots and Nas — all on the same DJ Premier beat.
Let that sink in.
Black Thought. This man is criminally underrated. It’s weird that I even have to say that out loud, because lyrically, he’s one of the greatest to ever touch a mic.
Then there’s Kendrick Lamar, who’s been putting belt to a$$ for a straight year. The dude has been relentless.
And of course, Nas. A master. As a part-owner of Mass Appeal, Nas continues to show that there’s a lane for Hip-Hop veterans to lead. He’s still rapping, still innovating, still building. Damn.
There’s not a lot of info on this rumor. But I’m hoping it’s true. These Mass Appeal drops haven’t missed yet. I think this could be the big one.
What do y’all think? Can we love this song without turning it into something competitive? I hope so. Because Hip-Hop always wants to debate who out-rapped who instead of just appreciating the greatness. We never did that with rock bands. Let the music live please.
-illseed out