• Nas and DJ Premier Tease Album, Share New Song “Define My Name”: Listen

    Nas’ iconic debut album, Illmatic, celebrates its 30th anniversary today (April 19). To mark the occasion, the Queens rapper has released a new song with one of his most famous Illmatic collaborators, DJ Premier. Listen to the hip-hop artists’ “Define My Name” below. “Define My Name” is released via Nas’ Mass Appeal. According to a press release, the rapper and DJ Premier are going to drop a collaborative album later in 2024. DJ Premier produced Illmatic’s “N.Y. State of Mind,” “Memory Lane...

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    Nas’ 'Illmatic' Was the Beginning of the End of the Album

    Music consumption and discussion in 2024 bears little resemblance to fandom from one decade ago, let alone three or four. Old songs gain new life on TikTok; AI creates original music trained on data from the world’s most popular artists; drill rappers post a song on YouTube on Tuesday, and by Friday it’s thumping in the dormitories of elite colleges. Many have considered how this digital ecosystem influences the buying and selling of music. But a related question has mostly escaped inquiry: How...

  • Problem And DJ Quik Announce Joint Album ‘Chupacabra’

    Legacy West Coast acts JasonMartin FKA Problem and DJ Quik have announced an upcoming highly anticipated joint album out later this year via EMPIRE called Chupacabra. Today, they share the first single “Workout” featuring Lil Jon and Rodney O which is a high tempo and motivational record for those looking for a burst of energy. […] The post Problem And DJ Quik Announce Joint Album ‘Chupacabra’ first appeared on The Source.

  • WATCH: Nas and DJ Premier Give Behind-the-Scenes Look at “Define My Name”

    Nas is giving a behind-the-scenes look into the process of “Define My Name” with DJ Premier. The two delivered the single last week and will soon release an album. You can see the BTS moments below. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nasir Jones (@nas) Grammy-award-winning artist Nas commemorates the 30th anniversary […] The post WATCH: Nas and DJ Premier Give Behind-the-Scenes Look at “Define My Name” first appeared on The Source.

  • Nas & DJ Premier Release New Single “Define My Name” As Intro To Collaboration LP

    Grammy-award-winning icon Nas, celebrates the 30th Anniversary of his 1994 debut album, Illmatic, with the release of new single “Define My Name,” which is produced by DJ Premier; who also produced three tracks (“N.Y. State Of Mind,” “Represent,” and “Memory Lane” (sittin’ in da park) on the timeless classic.  “Define My Name” is now available! “Define My […] The post Nas & DJ Premier Release New Single “Define My Name” As Intro To Collaboration LP first appeared on The Source.

  • Today in Hip Hop History: Nas’ Iconic ‘Illmatic’ Album Turns 30 Years Old!

    30 years ago today, Nas dropped his debut LP, ‘Illmatic.’ Released by Columbia Records in 94′ Nas recorded the album at Chung King Studios, D&D Recording, Battery Studios, and Unique Recording Studios in New York City. Produced by DJ Premier, Large Professor, Pete Rock, Q-Tip, L.E.S., and Nas himself, the bangers on the album will […] The post Today in Hip Hop History: Nas’ Iconic ‘Illmatic’ Album Turns 30 Years Old! first appeared on The Source.

  • The Exciting Fusion of 3D Printing and Woodworking Joints

    If you enjoy 3D printing new designs and manufacturing furniture or projects using 3D printing techniques. You might be interested in a new blend which is taking traditional woodworking joints into 3D printing. Dovetail joints, known for their durability and interlocking capabilities in woodworking, are at the forefront of this transformation into 3D printing concepts. […]

  • Cast of ‘Pulp Fiction’ reunites for 30th anniversary

    Nearly three decades after the release of “Pulp Fiction,” the stars of the iconic movie reunited to celebrate its milestone. Bruce Willis did not attend the event due to health issues, but his wife, Emma, and daughter Tallulah stepped out in his place.

  • South Africa Celebrates 30th Freedom Day Anniversary

    The 30th annual Freedom Day celebrations will be led by the current South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, who was a protege of Nelson Mandela.

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    The Bruins and Celtics both have playoff games at the TD Garden this

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    X blocked Taylor Swift search term ahead of album release

    Taylor Swift may rank among heads of state and K-pop idols as one of the world’s most influential people — influential enough to lead Elon Musk’s X, formerly known as Twitter, to play a more hands-on role in moderating its content. The social media platform has taken a looser approach to censorship in recent years. Musk, who describes himself as a “free speech absolutist,” gutted the San Francisco tech company’s content moderation team when he took over, and the results showed. Hate speech has...