Nas and DJ Premier Announce Long-Awaited Album Release Date

UPDATE: The highly anticipated collaboration album between Nas and DJ Premier finally has a release date! During a live performance in Bristol, England, on Wednesday night, DJ Premier electrified fans by confirming that the project will drop on December 12th.

This news comes after nearly two decades of speculation and excitement surrounding the duo’s work together. Premier teased the crowd, asking, “How many people are ready for that Nas-Premier album?” before revealing the date. Fans have been eagerly awaiting this moment since Nas first hinted at the collaboration in 2006, following the success of their previous tracks.

The album has become the crown jewel of Mass Appeal Records’ “Legend Has It…” series, which has showcased other New York rap legends like Big L, De La Soul, and Mobb Deep. The anticipation for the Nas-Premier project has only grown over the years, as updates have been scarce.

Notably, DJ Premier played a crucial role in producing three tracks from Nas’ groundbreaking debut, Illmatic, including the iconic “N.Y. State of Mind.” Their history of collaboration includes standout tracks like “I Gave You Power” and “Nas Is Like.” However, as Nas released nine other albums in the interim, including six produced by Hit-Boy, the dream of a full album from these two hip-hop titans seemed distant.

Now, with December 12th around the corner, fans can finally look forward to what has been labeled as rap’s version of “Chinese Democracy.” The excitement is palpable, and it’s time to mark your calendars for what promises to be a monumental release in hip-hop history.

Expect more details as the release date approaches, and prepare for an unforgettable musical experience from two of the genre’s greatest icons. Stay tuned!