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The first single from the album is "[[Nasty (Nas song)|Nasty]]". It was released on [[iTunes]] on August 9, 2011<ref>[http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/nasty-single/id453630965 Nasty - Single on [[iTunes]]] Retrieved on 08/09/2011</ref>. On February 24, 2012, Nas stated on [[Twitter]] that he had finished the recording of the album.<ref>Nas via [https://twitter.com/#!/Nas/status/172878297292750848 (((Twitter)))]. Retrieved 24/02/2012</ref> |
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Life Is Good is the working title of the upcoming tenth studio album of rapper Nas. The album is Nas' final album under Def Jam Records.
Background
The first single from the album is "Nasty". It was released on iTunes on August 9, 2011[1]. On February 24, 2012, Nas stated on Twitter that he had finished the recording of the album.[2]
Guests
Nas is planning a collaboration with longtime rhyme partner AZ, confirmed via Twitter in August, 2011. The two have not released a track together since 2004. Nas confirmed that the two have been "messing around with ideas here and there" in the studio. AZ himself has recently confirmed that he and Nas have been working together and that "me and him it’s like magic when we connect so, it's that magic all over again. We a lil older now so, it's really more dangerous and potent because now we know the moves and the proper moves to make so, it’s a beautiful thing now." He also commented on the direction of the music he and Nas are making: "Yo, we gon’ reinvent the wheel, that’s what we gon’ do[3]." OFWGKTA members Frank Ocean, Tyler, The Creator and Hodgy Beats have been confirmed to feature on the album, with Ocean putting the track together and Tyler and Hodgy adding verses[4]. In an interview, Tyler, The Creator said the song is "either for a Nas project or a Frank [Ocean] project" and that the song has a unique concept to it. In a recent interview, Nas spoke on the possible features for the album and stated: "I'm knee-deep into the album now. I definitely have some spaces for some guests. It just has to be right for the track, or whatever. It just got to sound right. So whatever happens, it'll be for the best. I have some pretty good ideas as to who I want to put on certain songs. So we just have to see if some of these dudes will be with it, if they have time to do it, or whatever. We'll see what happens." Most recently Nas revealed in an interview with Rolling Stone that he has recorded with Salaam Remi, Jay Electronica and AZ. Nas also stated in the interview that Lost Tapes II is still a possibility and that he hopes to record with Scarface for the new album: "There's a certain sound in hip-hop that I love so some of the album may give you a Nineties feel[5]."
Production
Salaam Remi who produced the single is the only confirmed producer for the album thus far. Nas has called the album a "magic moment" in his rap career while mentioning that Swizz Beatz, DJ Premier, The Alchemist, Dr. Dre, Kanye West and RZA are possible producers on the LP[6] [7]. Producer Bangladesh revealed that he has produced some tracks for the album[8]. Producer Kane Beatz revealed he has recently worked with Nas[9]. Producer/DJ Statik Selektah has also said that he has produced a couple of tracks for the album[10]. Illmatic collaborators Pete Rock and Large Professor are also rumored to have logged studio time or sent beats to Nas for the upcoming album. Pete Rock has confirmed that he is working with Nas via twitter and in a video interview with SB.TV. Speaking on possible producers for the album Nas also revealed: "It's all about who got it. I'm not reaching out to any specific person, really. I did reach out to No I.D. But other than that, people already know that we want to work together. Almost every producer in the game, I had a conversation with. We're just going to see what fits, what makes a marriage together." RZA recently mentioned giving Nas 10 instrumentals to use on his album. It remains uncertain how many will make the final cut.[11]
Tracks
- "Nasty"
- "The Don"
References
- ^ Nasty - Single on iTunes Retrieved on 08/09/2011
- ^ Nas via (((Twitter))). Retrieved 24/02/2012
- ^ AZ Talks Rock the Bells, Working With Nas and New Music Retrieved 08/09/2011
- ^ Odd Future Working With Nas, Pusha-T Retrieved on 08/09/2011
- ^ Nas Says "Lost Tapes II" Is Still A Possibility, Speaks On "Life Is Good" Collaborators Retrieved 21/09/2011
- ^ Nas Talks 'Distant Relatives', Says Kanye West Wants to Produce Next Album Retrieved on 08/09/2011
- ^ DJ Premier Hints At Collaboration With Nas For "Life Is Good" Retrieved on 08/09/2011
- ^ Bangladesh Talks Recording With Nas For New LP Retrieved on 08/09/2011
- ^ Producer Kane Beatz Confirms New Work with Nas, Talks Breakthrough Retrieved on 08/09/2011
- ^ DJ Pizzo (2011-08-25). "Statik Selektah Speaks On Projects With Nas, Termanology, Action Bronson & Reks". Retrieved 2011-09-09.
- ^ "Interview: The RZA Talks Headphones, Hollywood, and Working On "Watch The Throne"". Complex. Retrieved 2012-02-07.
12. http://www.sohh.com/2012/03/nas_upcoming_new_lp_will_have_classics_p.html
13.http://globalgrind.com/music/producers-da-internz-say-nas-new-album-will-tear-skin-your-face-details