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Nas (Rapper)

  • Music

    May 2, 2012

    Reviews: It's May 2012, and Seattle Sounds Like...

    Our take on every local release.

  • Blogs

    April 4, 2012

    Have A Nice Day: The 10 Best Disses, Insults and Put Downs in Song

    Diss tracks have a long history, from parodies to musical attacks. They rose to prominence in the '80s, beginning with "Have A Nice Day" by Roxanne Shante and following the rise of hip hop, and storied feuds between rappers like Jay-Z and Nas played out entirely in song. Of course, you could write a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 19, 2012

    The Worst Moments from SXSW 2012

    The last few days, Village Voice Media's indefatigable music staff has been regaling you with stories of the best from SXSW 2012. In the midst of these discoveries, we've been culling another list: the worst shit. The acts that ranged from huge bore-fests to downright lame. Below, you'll find our cr ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 18, 2012

    The Best of SXSW Music: Saturday 3/17/2012

    So, we come to it: the end of all things. Four days of madness, Doritos, Skrillex and finally, St. Patrick's Day. Before we bid SXSW 2012 farewell, allow us to share our favorite moments from SXSW day four. Later, we'll let you know which shows weren't so hot. Find our favorites below, and if there ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 12, 2012

    Alert: SXSW Coverage Ahead

    "What I want from each and every one of you is a hard-target search of every gas station, residence, warehouse, farmhouse, henhouse, outhouse and doghouse in that area." -- Tommy Lee Jones, The Fugitive You don't have to spend much time at South By Southwest to know that all of the above building ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 25, 2011

    Macklemore Announced to Play Among a Stacked Lineup at 2011's Rock the Bells Festival

    A screenshot from the "Wings" video, courtesy of Zia Mohajerjasbi.​The 2011 installment of the famed Rock the Bells festival already looks to be one for the books. Modeled on last year's "classics" theme, 10 acts are slotted to perform classic albums in their entirety, including Ms. Lauryn Hil ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 17, 2011

    Two Decades After "Fakin' the Funk," Large Pro and Neek the Exotic Drop Still on the Hustle

    ​Vet MC Neek The Exotic and seasoned producer Large Professor--who was crafting beats for Eric B. & Rakim in high school and went on to collaborate with the likes of Nas, DJ Premier, and Mobb Deep--first worked together on "Fakin' the Funk" from the soundtrack for the 1992 Wesley Snipes/Woody ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 29, 2011

    The Kid Daytona and LRG Make Friday Harbor a Hip-Hop Destination, If Only for a Song

    When you're working on a clothing company's budget, flying out from New York to the opposite coast's picturesque San Juan Islands for a video shoot isn't a half-bad idea. And, apparently, Georgia-born, Bronx-residing MC The Kid Daytona and his sponsor Lifted Research Group agreed. LRG: For our Spri ... More >>

  • Calendar

    March 9, 2011

    AZ

    When you're working on a clothing company's budget, flying out from New York to the opposite coast's picturesque San Juan Islands for a video shoot isn't a half-bad idea. And, apparently, Georgia-born, Bronx-residing MC The Kid Daytona and his sponsor Lifted Research Group agreed. LRG: For our Spri ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 19, 2010

    Detroit's 14KT Takes 2010 Red Bull Big Tune Crown at Last Night's National Final in Chicago

    From 14KT's Twitter​Last night 2010's Red Bull Big Tune--the beat battle brainchild of local legends Vitamin D, J. Moore, DV One and Jake One--culminated with a final competition in Chicago. Origninally the Austin regional runner-up (behind Seattle ex-pat Budo), Ypsilanti, Mich. native 14KT to ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 7, 2010

    Bumbershoot Review: A Late Pass on Sunday, Including Jay Electronica and The Physics

    Nick FeldmanGeorgia Anne Muldrow​Who: Georgia Anne Muldrow and Declaime When: 4 p.m. Where: Fisher Green Switching from speaking to a gorgeous soulful singing voice in a seamless transition, Georgia Anne Muldrow was the best set I accidentally caught all festival. Taking on crazy positivity w ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 2, 2010

    Also Tonight: The Red Bull Big Tune Producer Battle at Neumos with DJ Toomp and Nottz

    ​Tonight marks the sixth edition of Vitamin D, J. Moore, DV One and Jake One's Big Tune producer battle, and its fourth go-'round with Red Bull support. It's a free event if you RSVP, and any donations go to the Boys and Girls Club. I got a chance to catch up with Vita and DV One the other day ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 1, 2010

    Three Bumbershoot Sets I Won't Let Myself Miss: Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeroes, Jay Electronica and J. Cole

    Jay Electronica​Tick tock folks--Bumbershoot is just mere days away. To further prepare yourselves, we've put together an all-encompassing 2010 Guide that will give you the rundown of everything you could possibly experience. And because I know that's a lot to get through, I'll give you my top ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 23, 2010

    Tonight: Nas & Damian Marley @ Showbox SoDo, Kyle Gass' Trainwreck @ Chop Suey

    ​Nas & Damian Marley, with Nneka. Showbox SoDo, 1700 First Ave. S., 628-3151. 8 p.m. $42. All ages. Nas and Damian Marley play the roles of motivational speakers on their collaboration, Distant Relatives, an LP that uplifts without inducing yawns and rolled eyes. The wave of hype the legendary ... More >>

  • Calendar

    May 19, 2010

    Nas & Damian Marley

    ​Nas & Damian Marley, with Nneka. Showbox SoDo, 1700 First Ave. S., 628-3151. 8 p.m. $42. All ages. Nas and Damian Marley play the roles of motivational speakers on their collaboration, Distant Relatives, an LP that uplifts without inducing yawns and rolled eyes. The wave of hype the legendary ... More >>

  • Music

    May 19, 2010

    The Short List: This Week's Recommended Shows

    ​Nas & Damian Marley, with Nneka. Showbox SoDo, 1700 First Ave. S., 628-3151. 8 p.m. $42. All ages. Nas and Damian Marley play the roles of motivational speakers on their collaboration, Distant Relatives, an LP that uplifts without inducing yawns and rolled eyes. The wave of hype the legendary ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 1, 2009

    Rock The Bells 2009 Books an Abbreviated Seattle Date

    I just got a phone call from Gabriel Teodros, who was bragging about scooping the Weekly. I loved his enthusiasm for the first three seconds, then had to ask: What's this about? His response: a Seattle Rock the Bells show! I immediately headed to the Guerilla Union/Rock the Bells website to check an ... More >>

  • Music

    June 17, 2009

    Khingz: Time to Share the Wealth

    Will the MC’s new release also signal his Seattle sayonara?

  • Blogs

    May 4, 2009

    Last Night: The Debut of Church at The Crocodile

    Depending on your religion, the thought of going to church is often associated with Sunday mornings. That's when a lot of folks go and soak up a little spirituality -- listen to some music, spend money, and hopefully walk away feeling better than they did before showing up. Well, based on that descr ... More >>

  • Music

    March 4, 2009

    K’naan: The Dusty Foot Troubadour

    Serving hip-hop on a global platter.

  • Blogs

    February 4, 2009

    Local MC, Sol, Releases a Debut Single

    Besides having the distinction of being a local hip-hop heavyweight, Spaceman's first solo appearance, the Feb. 13 show at Chop Suey will also serve as the CD release party for a young, talented MC named Sol. His debut LP, The Ride, took the 20-year-old two years to produce, and his patience and ded ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 3, 2008

    When Musicians Play Versions Of Themselves In Movies

    Besides having the distinction of being a local hip-hop heavyweight, Spaceman's first solo appearance, the Feb. 13 show at Chop Suey will also serve as the CD release party for a young, talented MC named Sol. His debut LP, The Ride, took the 20-year-old two years to produce, and his patience and ded ... More >>

  • Music

    July 30, 2008

    New Music: Nas, CSS, and The War on Drugs

    Besides having the distinction of being a local hip-hop heavyweight, Spaceman's first solo appearance, the Feb. 13 show at Chop Suey will also serve as the CD release party for a young, talented MC named Sol. His debut LP, The Ride, took the 20-year-old two years to produce, and his patience and ded ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 18, 2008

    Weekend Review: Lotsa Guitars, Nas, and Shearwater

    Besides having the distinction of being a local hip-hop heavyweight, Spaceman's first solo appearance, the Feb. 13 show at Chop Suey will also serve as the CD release party for a young, talented MC named Sol. His debut LP, The Ride, took the 20-year-old two years to produce, and his patience and ded ... More >>

  • Calendar

    May 14, 2008

    Nas

    Friday, May 16

  • Music

    October 31, 2007

    Is Ghostface as Dumb as He Wants You to Think He Is?

    This, and other questions about the Wu-Tang Clan's resident crybaby.

  • Calendar

    July 25, 2007

    Summer Jam

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    July 20, 2005

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    July 13, 2005

    July 13-19, 2005

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    March 30, 2005

    Road Warriors

    Dizzee Rascal and Run the Road catch us up with London's grime scene.

  • Music

    March 2, 2005

    Heartbeats

    Dizzee Rascal and Run the Road catch us up with London's grime scene.

  • Music

    January 5, 2005

    Bridging the Gaps

    Rap legend Nas broadens his scope with the two-CD Street's Disciple.

  • Arts

    August 18, 2004

    Arts Picks

    Seattle Tattoo Convention, Atomic Bombshells, The New Mexicans, Trisha Donnelly, and Jennifer Finney Boylan.

  • Food

    July 28, 2004

    My Posse's in Belltown

    Alexandria's offers upscale grits and down-home lobster.

  • Music

    March 17, 2004

    Change Clothes

    Jay-Z, ringtones, and the limits of the remix.

  • Music

    March 17, 2004

    Rarefied Sphere

    Nine years ago, L.A. rapper Aceyalone helped spawn indie hip-hop—on a major label.

  • Music

    February 4, 2004

    I Dream the Minogue Electric

    Nine years ago, L.A. rapper Aceyalone helped spawn indie hip-hop—on a major label.

  • Music

    July 16, 2003

    Ozzfest, Uninterrupted. (Special Guests: Bowling Balls, Faces.)

    Nine years ago, L.A. rapper Aceyalone helped spawn indie hip-hop—on a major label.

  • Music

    May 7, 2003

    Throne of Blood

    Rap supernova 50 Cent is the latest king of the hip-hop nation. But how long can he survive his reign?

  • Music

    March 12, 2003

    British Invasion

    Hip-hop's great white bloke brings it to America.

  • Music

    September 12, 2001

    Gettin' It on the Streets

    Hip-hop's great white bloke brings it to America.

  • Music

    August 15, 2001

    Roc Star Beef

    Hip-hop's lyrical fight club

  • Music

    April 18, 2001

    CD Reviews

    Hip-hop's lyrical fight club

  • Music

    February 28, 2001

    Slack Jobbing, Volume 3

    Hip-hop's lyrical fight club

  • Music

    November 29, 2000

    CD Reviews

    Hip-hop's lyrical fight club

  • Music

    September 13, 2000

    The peacemaker

    Hip-hop's lyrical fight club

  • Music

    March 1, 2000

    Did the Grammys get it—gasp—right?

    Hip-hop's lyrical fight club

  • Music

    October 20, 1999

    United artists

    In hip-hop's topsy-turvy world, compilations now sound more cohesive than some individuals' discs.

  • Music

    September 15, 1999

    Quasi, Mobb Deep, Macha, DJ Spooky

    In hip-hop's topsy-turvy world, compilations now sound more cohesive than some individuals' discs.

  • Music

    June 23, 1999

    Who was that masked man?

    Blame rappers' alter egos for all those one-dimensional records.

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