Added: Jul 19, 2009
From: JayChyllin09
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Nas and Damian Marley join together to create the Masterpiece, Distant Relatives. Here is a Snippet from the song As We Enter _________________ Nasir bin Olu Dara Jones (born September 14, 1973), who performs under the mononym Nas, formerly Nasty Nas, is an American rapper and actor. The son of jazz musician Olu Dara, he was born and raised in the Queensbridge housing projects in New York City. Although he dropped out of middle school, he managed to attain a high degree of literacy which is prominent in his lyrics. His debut album Illmatic, was released in 1994 on Columbia Records. Illmatic was critically acclaimed and would go on to be widely hailed a classic. Nas was part of hip-hop supergroup The Firm, which released one album. From 2001 to 2005, Nas was involved in a widely publicized feud with rapper Jay-Z; both rappers verbally attacked each other in their songs. The two formally ended their rivalry through duet performances at concerts sponsored by New York City-area hip-hop radio stations. In 2006, he was listed number five on MTV's 10 Greatest Emcees of All Time. Also in 2006, he signed to Def Jam, releasing his albums Hip Hop is Dead in 2006 and an untitled album in 2008. His work has influenced and been admired by many, including Jay-Z, Kanye West, Eminem, Lupe Fiasco, Big L, 50 Cent, The Game, Lil Wayne, Young Jeezy, T.I., and Jermaine Dupri. His lyrics have also earned him the respect of hip-hop pioneers such as KRS-One, Rakim, Kool G Rap, Big Daddy Kane and Slick Rick. Damian Robert Nesta "Junior Gong" Marley (born July 21, 1978), is a reggae artist, a humanitarian, and the youngest son of the late reggae legend Bob Marley. He has won three Grammy awards. Damian was two years old when his father died; he is the only child born to Marley and Cindy Breakspeare, Miss World 1976. Damian's nickname Junior Gong is derived from his father's nickname of Tuff Gong. Damian has been performing since the age of 13. He shares, along with most of the Marley family, a full-time career in music. Unlike his brothers and sisters, however, his musical specialty is "toasting", a Jamaican vocal technique that is a predecessor to rapping.
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Tonyt2332 Says:
Oct 22, 2009 - I agree but idk if Jay ever really had it lyrically.
mt077 Says:
Oct 30, 2009 - dam i hope this is their first single, would love to see a video.
Sicckmaster Says:
Oct 31, 2009 - Yeah I have got the Blueprint 3, but honestly I would be willing to make a trade for both this and Lupe Fiasco's L.A.S.E.R.S. Both of these CD's will be the truth. Jay is not touching neither of these (and Jay is one of my favorites).
SoggyToast94 Says:
Nov 6, 2009 - This album better have a fucking explicit version. Unlike road to zion which only has a clean version.
oldgregmuaythai Says:
Nov 17, 2009 - ive never heard this but it goes hard
bjory311 Says:
Nov 19, 2009 - Wow... been waiting for this one. Not disappointed. Not gonna be.
EastDKTV Says:
Nov 30, 2009 - i cant wait
shogunmetic Says:
Dec 9, 2009 - yes siyahhh
spadesTPC Says:
Jan 8, 2010 - yea the blueprint 3 is nothing compared to real content that will be in this album
spadesTPC Says:
Jan 8, 2010 - @Tonyt2332 yea thats true..i mean..jay can rap and is good at making hits but in terms of real heavy content..he definatly fell off ..his shit is all about how he thinks hes the best and blah blah..like no real content
JayZisgarbage Says:
Jan 14, 2010 - Jay Z never had it lyrically. He's always been subpar compared to the greats. Had he taken the time to write down his lyrics and review them first instead of just freestyling, which he'll try to claim revolutionized hip hop when he finally retires for good, he might have had some decent material. Nas dropped out of middle school, couldn't read or write, and still managed to perfect Jay's style before Jay ever could.
Silentfilms Says:
Jan 17, 2010 - its not that jay just freestyled, he just never wrote it down. keeping it all in his head, just thought about the song before stepping into the booth
Silentfilms Says:
Jan 17, 2010 - @JayZisgarbage its not that jay just freestyled, he just never wrote it down. keeping it all in his head, just thought about the song before stepping into the booth
poetmm Says:
Jan 23, 2010 - jayz and nas are great stop it with all that but nas just speak on real shit and he is a poet jayz just has a great flow but at times can boast alot but both are great artist but can't wait for this album for real hurry up and drop lol
allthetimerap1 Says:
Jan 23, 2010 - GET THE FIRST SINGLE OFF OF DISTANT RELATIVES: Only the Strong (prod. Damian & Stephen Marley) - Nas & Damian Marley AT allthetimerap. blogspot. com
semih9595 Says:
Feb 1, 2010 - bune lan
dgardner93 Says:
Feb 6, 2010 - @JayZisgarbage your opinion is not going to be taken seriosukly with a name liek that hahahaha
JayZisgarbage Says:
Feb 7, 2010 - You shouldn't have replied then. I might have believed you.
diegoadelgado Says:
Feb 8, 2010 - @JayZisgarbage a youtube profile made exclusively for hating on jayz
diegoadelgado Says:
Feb 8, 2010 - i bet ashlee peterson would like this song imma tell her about it
JayZisgarbage Says:
Feb 8, 2010 - Exactly.
tyrone151 Says:
Feb 16, 2010 - when this album droppin?
dgardner93 Says:
Feb 17, 2010 - @JayZisgarbage well, i gate your opinion a try, i dont liekgay z either, but your name makes you seem retarded
E4Z1E Says:
Jun 16, 2010 - YES ME LION!!!!!
. . . . . . . because these video appear directly from youtube.com which we cannot control it.)
BigWillyTilly Says:
Oct 21, 2009 - well said. jay fell off lyrically no matter what anyone says, Nas on the other hand still & will always have it in him.