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Born To Use Mics: Reading Nas’ Illmatic

Friday, November 6th, 2009

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An unauthorized Nas biography (sorta) by Michael Eric Dyson and Sohail Daulatzai.

The best and brightest writers of the hip-hop generation reflect upon the era’s landmark album: Nas’s Illmatic.

From the moment then nineteen-year-old Nasir “Nas” Jones began recording tracks for his debut album the hip-hop world was forever changed. Released in 1994, Illmatic, was hailed as a masterpiece and is one of the most influential albums in hip-hop history. In Born to Use Mics, Michael Eric Dyson and Sohail Daulatzai have brought together the brightest minds to reflect upon and engage one of the most incisive sets of songs ever laid down on wax.

Dropping December 28th. Source: Amazon via RR

Video: Kanye’s Glow In The Dark Book Promo

Friday, October 30th, 2009

Lil Wayne Covers Billboard

Friday, October 30th, 2009

Foundation: Lyor Cohen, Russell Simmons & Kevin Liles (XXL Feature)

Thursday, October 29th, 2009

Video: XXL’s Def Jam Cover Shoot

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009

Curtis: “You can’t be gangster Jay from Marcy and be the good guy Jay-Z on Oprah”

Wednesday, October 21st, 2009

Kanye’s New Book: Through The Wire (Preview)

Sunday, October 18th, 2009

Video: RZA’s The Tao of Wu Book Signing

Friday, October 16th, 2009

Video: Nylon Magazine Buys KiD CuDi a Pretzel

Monday, October 12th, 2009

PICS: Kanye’s Glow In The Dark Tour Photobook

Friday, October 9th, 2009