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Hip Hop is Dead...The N is a 2006 album by American hip-hop artist Nas and is set to be released December 19.[1] The LP will be Nas' eighth album of all-original material, and his first album for Def Jam Recordings. Nas' previous label, Columbia Records, will co-finance the album with Def Jam. Nas announced the album's title after a performance on May 18, 2006. The title track "Hip Hop is Dead" (produced by will.i.am), and containing a sample from "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida" by Iron Butterfly) has leaked on the Internet and it's confirmed to be the first single of the album. It has already received early airplay on radio stations in the United States including early spins at Hot 97.[2][3] A listening session was conducted on November 9th at Sony Studios and early reports for the album are very positive. According to sources, Sony allowed those invited to listen to the first few seconds of the song "Black Republican" featuring Jay-Z before cutting it off.[4]

Tour and merchandising

In an interview with Tim Westwood Nas stated he is coming out with a new brand line called "Hip Hop is Alive". He will also conduct a nation-wide tour of the same name.[5]

Guest appearances

Appearances from Scarface, Rakim and Jay-Z are expected. As of November 12th 2006 the song "Black Republican" featuring Jay-z was leaked to the internet to very positive fan reviews- most saying "this is what I've been waiting for". Eminem is also meant to be making an appearance. [6] Also Kanye West, Snoop Dogg, The Game and Damian Marley have been confirmed to be on the album.[7]

Track listing

  1. "Don't Hate Me Now" (produced by Salaam Remi)
  2. "QB Tru G's" (featuring The Game) (produced by Dr. Dre)
  3. "Black Republican" (featuring Jay-Z) (produced by L.E.S.)
  4. "Where Y'all At" (produced by Salaam Remi)
  5. "Play on Playa" (featuring Snoop Dogg) (produced by Scott Storch)
  6. "Still Dreaming" (featuring Kanye West & Chrisette Michelle) (produced by Kanye West)
  7. "White Man's Paper" (featuring Damien Marley) (produced by Afrikan)
  8. "Blunt Ashes" (produced by Chris Webber)
  9. "Hip-Hop Is Dead" (featuring will.i.am) (produced by will.i.am)
  10. "Where Are They Now" (produced by Nas and Salaam Remi)
  11. "Let There Be Light" (featuring Tre Williams) (produced by Kanye West)
  12. "Not Going Back" (featuring Kelis) (produced by Star Gate)
  13. "Can't Forget About You" (featuring Chrisette Michelle) (produced by will.i.am)
  14. "Hold Down the Block (produced by Mark Batson)[8]

References

  1. ^ http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1542740/20061009/nas.jhtml?headlines=true
  2. ^ Bolden, Janeé (2006-05-19). "Nas Drops New LP In September, Declares Hip-Hop Dead". SOHH.com. Retrieved 2006-07-19. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |1= (help)
  3. ^ Latest News: Mariah, Billy Corgan, Wu-Tang and More. Rolling Stone. Retrieved July 30, 2006.
  4. ^ Nas and Jay-Z Black Republican lyrics. Retrieved November 11, 2006.
  5. ^ The Listening. XXL. Retrieved on October 5, 2006.
  6. ^ "Nas - Hip-Hop is Dead...The N (Preview) - A Preview of Nas' Hip-Hop Is Dead". About.com. 2006 September. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help); Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help); Unknown parameter |accessmonthday= ignored (help); Unknown parameter |accessyear= ignored (|access-date= suggested) (help)
  7. ^ Nas News, Def Jam Recordings, Retrieved October 31 2006.
  8. ^ Nah Right. Retrieved November 14 2006.
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