[Video] Nas Talks New Album, Relationship With Kelis, Grammy Nominations & More With Angie Martinez

There's no doubt that Nas is one of the best to ever do it. According to CNN, he is THE best lyricist of all time.

Nas stopped by Hot 97 on Angie Martinez's birthday to discuss his reaction to the title, along with the 4 Grammy nods he received for Life Is Good. Watch the interview below where he also discusses his repaired friendship with ex-wife Kelis as well as where he finds himself musically.


For the G's who want to dig a little deeper into Nas' career and life as one of the great storytellers of this generation, hit the jump to watch his full interview with Anthony DeCurtis at the 92Y Cultural Institution & Community Center.

Rickie Jacobs - "We$tside"

Rickie Jacobs had a great 2012, but he's kicked it into high gear already with plans of dropping his new project Songs For High School Kids on March 4th. Check out his latest track "We$tside" below, and hit the jump to peep the JSN JHNSN directed visuals to "Pandora's Box."

Luke James - "Make Love To Me" + 'Whispers In The Dark' [Free Album]

Whenever I hear someone saying that R&B has taken a turn for the worst, I counter by introducing that person to a handful of artists including Luke James who are gladly and effortlessly bearing the responsibilities of progressing the genre with high levels of originality and skill.

The New Orleans bred singer is nominated for a Grammy for his vocal performance on breakthrough single "I Want You" and attempts to create even more magic with his single "Make Love To Me" written by Ne-Yo.

Buy: Luke James - "Make Love To Me" (iTunes)

I definitely encourage you to check out the video for "Make Love To Me" after the jump which features a lot of great cameos, but first, do yourself a favor and download his most recent FREE project, Whispers In The Dark.

Trinidad James ft. T.I., Young Jeezy & 2 Chainz - "All Gold Everything (ATL Remix)"

Chances are you've heard of Trinidad Jame$, his hit single "All Gold Everything," or at least the line "popped a molly I'm sweatin' (Woo!)"

Personally I love the record and whenever I'm out, I transform into a big bag of turn up until the song's over. Now with a rumored 17 verse remix on the way, Trinidad gives us the official ATL remix featuring T.I., Young Jeezy, 2 Chainz. WOO!



Download Trinidad Jame$'s breakout mixtape Don't Be S.A.F.E. after the jump.

[Music Video] Big Boi ft. T.I. & Ludacris - "In The A"

Big Boi's Vicious Lies & Dangerous Rumors can best be described as an experimental album, but "In The A" is one of the few tracks that sticks to a simple, southern formula. Watch the visuals below as Sir Lucious is joined by fellow ATL royalty T.I. and Ludacris. 

Cop VLADR on iTunes or in stores today!

Previously:

• Big Boi ft. UGK & Big K.R.I.T. - Gossip
• T.I. ft. André 3000 & Stacy Barthe - "Sorry"
• Ludacris - Jingalin [Music Video]

Bone Thugs -N- Harmony - "Foe Tha Love Of $$$" (Durkin Rework)

As bad as I hope that Bone Thugs- N-Harmony come out with a new album this year, I'm not holding my breath.  Instead, I'll be enjoying this rework of Creepin on ah Come Up's "Foe tha Love of $" by Boston DJ-producer Durkin. You should too.

[Potholes In My Blog]

Casey Veggies - "Fuck Witchu"

Casey Veggies plans to hit us with his debut studio album Life Changes on January 22nd.  Along with releasing a promo video for the project, he dropped "Fuck Witchu," a freebie produced by Terrence Clayton.

CharlieRED - Religion [EP]

There's a sort of magic made when a great singer works with an equally talented producer who can provide a sonic canvas fit for free expression. Fortunately for us, Houston singer Rocki Evans and musician Cobaine Ivory have a chemistry that makes their Religion EP one of the most cohesive and emotionally charged projects I've heard this season.

Get to know CharlieRED's Religion for yourself below, and hit the jump to check out the visuals to "Kansas."

Mac Miller ft. Ab-Soul - "All The Time" (Prod. by Chuck Inglish)

Chuck Inglish is so nice with it.

Mac Miller's had a few nice tracks, but I think he's made a fan out of me with "All The Time." I was expecting a verse of pineal gland proportions from Ab-Soul, but it was equally surprising and nostalgic to hear him channeling his best Andre 3000 on the bridge.


Download: Mac Miller ft. Ab-Soul - "All The Time" (Prod. by Chuck Inglish)

Props to Ashley Outrageous for letting this out of the vaults.

Previously:

• Pac Div ft. Mac Miller - "Black Acura" [Music Video]
• Ab-Soul - Niburu (Prod. by JMSN)

Akon ft. Wiz Khalifa - "Dirty Work"

Akon's album Stadium has been in the works since 2010, but it appears the Konvict is finally making moves to release that bad boy. Listen to "Dirty Work," his new single with Wiz Khalifa and tell me if you think Akon has a hit on his hands. I say yes.



[KC]

Previously:

• Akon - Konkrete Jungle [New Mixtape]
• Wiz Khalifa ft. Project Pat - Still Got It