Nas: ‘King’s Disease II,’ Respect for Hit-Boy, and the New Generation of Hip-Hop | Apple Music

[@thesbg92]

Thirty years in the game (1991-2021) and still killing it. Props to Nasir Jones

[@christopheedouardseckoudiassy]

Nas is KING

[@lebogangmeshackmoseru1928]

Unbelievable

[@biged5149]

And he still looks the same , that brother is blessed

[@reeselawlaw1718]

facts

[@forcesunknown]

Nas a Living Ledgend!

[@uncledaybkk]

That Nas and Damian Marley album, Distant Relatives, is one of the greatest gems ever dropped!

[@Jp-be9xx]

I break it out ever few months to get grounded..

[@joeljoseph9017]

I agree

[@tamarastone141]

Ooh, I forgot about that album. I think I'll revisit it.

[@carlosrob6494]

Yes Indeed Brotha.

[@kingdabo7330]

Facts bro. I'm from Africa and that album speaks directly to me

[@Bilnation]

I was overwhelmed by this album, Nas is just impeccable.

[@igobyxoxomusicunderaxlprks9000]

GENIUS

[@satjituppal8040]

Listening to Nas is Good on loud in my car it was literally overwhelming. True masterpiece gem

[@igobyxoxomusicunderaxlprks9000]

@@satjituppal8040 Nas is the greatest. I like that he's finally releasing music again and seems to have found a producer that fits his style and is able to modernize it with his own

[@ninjanizzle]

Good to see him return to form as I was really disappointed with that Kanye album

[@justind3172]

no lies told

[@doxdiggla8726]

I wouldn’t be the man I Am 🙏🏾 Without Nas catalog His music literally was the soundtrack for my evolution Forever grateful for this humble 🐐

[@aubindyer9054]

Same

[@tw8661]

Same here

[@HikeWithIke]

My guy

[@YSuniverse856]

Facts I literally live off Nasir lyrics plus we both virgos

[@nicksharma8238]

Facts. His whole Discography has been the soundtrack to my life, with Michael Jackson's.

[@chattop]

My man Nas said "I am trying to level up and upgrade so that young generation relates to me and hear me" mad respect!!

[@nigelasipa4150]

I’m excited for how excited Nas is. I love how revitalised he is. Any opportunity to lock in with Hit Boy is a given now for him. Kings Disease 3 on the way!!!!

[@jonathancoleman9266]

Yup

[@AboveTheClouds24]

We need a Hov and Nas collab with Hit-Boy

[@redemptionblessup4816]

Kd 3 or stillmaic or I am or it was written 2 next year album

[@rODIUMuk]

@@redemptionblessup4816 don’t know if hit boy could ever be on stillmatic album

[@redemptionblessup4816]

@@rODIUMuk good point but it would be a nice way to recreate that stillmaic with new sound

[@JW-1089]

I can't believe Nas will be 48 years old in September. I'm 32 big fan & its amazing he is still to a degree underappreciated in the game.

[@michaelamegatcher7855]

@@QDRox I Salute You Big Boss.

[@JW-1089]

@@QDRox Salute big brother.

[@traviscarter1023]

@@QDRox You remember nas from 1994 ha.

[@malikanderson7637]

WHAAATTTT!!! Yeah I can tell that you're 32, because I'm 49yrs.old from Jersey and NAS in NO WAY IS,WAS, or will EVVVER BE NEAR THAT WACK WORD!!!! DO YA RESEARCH TOOOOTALLLY before you SPEW DAT NONSENSE into the Universe young Lad!!!!🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️

[@igobyxoxomusicunderaxlprks9000]

NAS is considered The Greatest of All Time. He's often named above PAC, JAY, and BIG.

[@marcusgoodwin2772]

Ebro asked all the right questions... It's crazy I've been listening to Nas since I was about 9 or 10 now I'm 37 and he's still at the top of his game

[@carlosandrescastromedina3100]

Nas still inspiring people in his late 40s and after soo many albums, one of the greatest for sure

[@LIG87]

Nas such an humble, chill dude i dont understand how anyone could hate on him..

[@El_terrible1985]

That’s why they hate on him. They take the chill for softness

[@wacko37]

@@El_terrible1985 who hate nas

[@El_terrible1985]

@@wacko37 they jay z fanboys

[@merathe9391]

@@El_terrible1985 jay z fans don’t hate nas, they’re just in denial that nas won that battle but ik bunch of jay Stans who respects nas for his skills and illmatic

[@El_terrible1985]

@@merathe9391 nas is a lot more than illmatic

[@AFO_AnalyRics]

The ironic thing is that Nas' Illmatic was one of the reasons rappers started working with various producers on the same album. And yet, after all these years, if Nas and Hitboy keep up this beautiful chemistry, it'll be a very strong argument for why it's probably better to stick with one producer. Full circle.

[@KingDavidTBE]

BUGG. WELL SAID

[@black90smademe42]

This how I was feeling about Dave east and harry fraud 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@tamarastone141]

@@black90smademe42 omg.....that album is a masterpiece!!! It's been on repeat since i got it. They're a dynamic duo as well!

[@black90smademe42]

@@tamarastone141 that's a fact! All his tapes and albums were fire but that was his best work cant wait to hear the second one they're working on !

[@tamarastone141]

@@black90smademe42 a second one?! Oh yeah, can't wait!

[@officialonyxobsidian]

Nas is a year older than me. I LITERALLY grey up listening to him. And Im proud to say Im continuing to evolve with him.

[@adrielgreen6746]

The fact that Nas name dropped Magic and also called Hit Boy his "Quincy" went over all of our heads lol. We had no idea of what was to come.

[@theneekofficial8829]

literally, watching these back cos i never did before and the "Magic" and "Quincy" hints showed straight to me and I was like "BROOO"

[@shelbymick1616]

Nas is aging so well. He looks YOUNG AF. And I love how he speaks. He's so calm

[@franciscolima5892]

The older he gets the more open he gets with media, great interview!

[@ronaldjames7843]

He's adapting with the times

[@trizzmatic413]

Facts. I noticed that too. I’m a day 1 Nas fan, and by you saying that, I can tell you are, as well. Glad to see somebody else, take note of that. Nas is where we always wanted him… in a true boss position. He’s more free & open than he’s ever been & it’s a great thing to see. He’s a top 5 doa goat. My favorite emcee alive. Pac my first favorite of all time, Nas is my second of all time. ✌🏾👑

[@GhostPandaStorm]

For sure. There was a time when he was hesitent about interviews. Even in a song he said he didn't like doing interviews. It's so good he's being more open, he's a really interesting, intelligent dude and a legend.

[@TomSeliman99]

He's an introvert

[@mrtedclayton]

i think nas finally found the producer he's been searching for.

[@smirror6964]

Right

[@dambaadeyemi3233]

He hasn't been searching

[@sayeyadolo109]

@@dambaadeyemi3233 exactly

[@bobt9705]

@@dambaadeyemi3233 Facts. Cats act like Nas hasn't worked with all time great producers before. This man has 8 plat to multiplat Plaques.

[@bensmith6229]

I'm still waiting for a Nas DJ Premier album... Hit boy is dope though

[@mackstacks8913]

One of the things Im happy to see is that Nas and Jungle are still tight. I forget what doc when Jungle was saying at some point he and Nas werent getting along and they got back together again. Theres nothing like brotherly love

[@bobt9705]

Yea. It had something to do with Kelis apparently. But at the end of the day blood is thicker than water. Jungle mentioned it briefly on time is illmatic.

[@OmarScruggs]

Yea Jungle and Kelis didnt get along and that caused a riff between nas and jungle

[@mackstacks8913]

@@OmarScruggs I saw the doc but somehow I completely missed this

[@SaintRonn]

Same Here, and I watched it a few times! Matter of fact, Nas ain’t even the kind of Dude that would speak on beef with his Brother. He just don’t move like that. If Jungle and Nas ever had beef, I don’t think we would ever know!

[@conradmashazhike6670]

"I feel like you dont understand how much you are needed" Truth in that

[@lightVs.DarkBalance]

Nas and Hitboy are a dynamic duo. We waiting on kd3 now. I wonder if Nas will ever get another producer considering how good Nas and Hit are working together now.

[@johnmickns]

I doubt it. Right now i think 1 he wants his crown back and 2 he wants to keep this momentum up. Their chemistry is crazy right now

[@rODIUMuk]

He needs to . It would great hearing him With a great producer

[@ndujamz]

Shout out to Nas the King. We've been rocking with Nasir for years, when it was still not fashionable. I love KD2 but KD is still my favorite.

[@burningkenshin]

I hear you, but KD2 is growing on me though. 🔥🔥🔥

[@alcidesambriz6665]

My too. 👌🏾👌🏾

[@HikeWithIke]

The cure is impeccable

[@cray-_-]

@@HikeWithIke that beat switch to the old flow had me like 😩

[@NYCDreams212]

Nas is the definite GOAT and a hip hop legend.

[@whatsgrowingon]

I swear nas never ages. He still looks like hes in his late 20s early 30s

[@rODIUMuk]

Looks mad young . 41 at most

[@tomibally6546]

@@rODIUMuk he’s 48 nearly 50

[@tifftreads]

Nas has no gimmicks just skill, refinement, and grace over time. He is a true GREAT! 🖤

[@leatorabosigo5600]

You can tell Jungle got his brother's back man. Now that's brotherly love

[@mrworkowt5419]

He is best MC Ever!

[@officialjoe7274]

salute man . Nas is the greatest MC of all time .

[@jackrepairlobo3790]

Not even close . Nas is Beethoven and Mozart together of rap. Greatest ever Hands down. My favorite Nas song is " Take it in Blood" from It was written Album to me the best album ever in hop.

[@mikhelBrown]

@@jackrepairlobo3790 Stillmatic and God's Son for me.

[@wacko37]

@@mikhelBrown base on what U R not Orginal nas fan that's Y.. (IllmaticX itwad written)

[@johnkiragu6301]

@@wacko37 everybody has their own taste. You the hip hop police now?!

[@9hunnitonthabeat690]

Nas and hitboy is an awesome Combination straight up

[@biged5149]

Hands down The greatest MC of all times!

[@roddabod6471]

Yo. I can't quit listening to it. It's nostalgic to me. This album is one that you can play all the way through. Masters piece! Salut to Nas and Hit Boy!

[@AFO_AnalyRics]

All the way through, over and over again.

[@edub9930]

Big facts. KD II is special

[@sven7037]

Nas and hit boy need one more album to complete the trilogy

[@AFO_AnalyRics]

Honestly, I'll take many more from these two. Their chemistry is really special.

[@MarkHallOfFame]

AGREED!!!

[@seniorshimhanda5690]

Godfather Part III

[@prime07]

As great as they are I don't want them to force it.

[@arielcruz9410]

Prayers answered.

[@santinovaughn9336]

The GOAT 🐐 and it's not even close 👑

[@ronaldbaker5201]

You don't have to do Versuz, when you're still making classics after 30 years in the game!

[@alickmumba6700]

Sir Nas much respect. Am Finna meet you someday.

[@ebo7310]

Facts

[@sowell7525]

He named the project “Magic”. Well Played, Nas

[@swampthing94]

Michael and Quincy from KD3 too! It's that classic Nastradamus stuff he's doing. "On Illmatic It Was Written I Am... Nastradamus"

[@kaz4442]

@@swampthing94 Nas is a poet fr

[@trippjones7489]

Nas and Andre 3000 collaboration Is a must !!!

[@psarekt4591]

Nas and hit boy can make a king disease 3 and I’ll be satisfied. They go together like PB&J

[@merathe9391]

They gotta make a third one as a trilogy. Then I wouldn’t care either way

[@Boogy816]

@@merathe9391 I'm pretty sure they're working on it

[@AllPersonalNothingBusiness]

This seems to have aged wonderfully

[@SilovisionMedia]

Nas has never wanted the fame which is the disease all other artists suffer from. Got his brother, Jungle keeping him grounded at all times. Super dope!

[@Lcarter52]

Crazy to learn Kelis made Nas cut ties with Jungle for a minute there. I can’t imagine Nas without Jungle by his side

[@alantoler8266]

First of all..Nas has Worked with the greatest producers ever in Rap ...so I don't what people talking bout ..Hit boy is dope...this is not the first time Nas has had a dope producer Nas catalogue is thick and he got some of the greatest beats ever...people done bumped they head...somewhere...

[@joe_smalls]

Facts, but I think people are referencing the fact that he has worked solely with one producer on the last 2 projects. I honestly thought this is something that should’ve been done with Premier a decade ago.

[@armandovidal446]

Salaam Remi

[@bollie4431]

You're 💯% correct

[@rosestephen6789]

KD2 🔥🔥🔥 HE'S a True Artist.

[@poeticnation6251]

Respect! Salute! Nas is so intelligent, that you feel like you grow just listening to him have a normal conversation - That's rare.

[@jackalack7234]

Nas’s story is so inspiring. Went from having nothing to being a full on businessman worth millions

[@ticiao]

I think I love every album Nas has made. Nas makes you fall in love with the way he tells stories and how you can see everything he is saying like a movie. The 90’’ Nas was my high school and college years.

[@Rizzlyricist]

💯

[@do7hemath937]

Nas fans are on another level. All the comments I've read are positive energy. Some rappers comment section is full of ignorant people on some b.s.

[@g-harly4560]

"Life is Good", is Nas most classic album, he speaks on all elements on that album, 🔥🔥🔥

[@helpoj]

Amazing album

[@VANGUARDIANTV100]

5 mic album

[@MarkHallOfFame]

Nah…King’s Disease 2 is waaaayyy better!!!

[@g-harly4560]

@@MarkHallOfFame Kings Disease is a closure album for the 90's era, and what I mean is, it provides closure to a lot of events that happened in the 90's transitioning to current times, but "Life is Good", is a hip hop album that covers the transition for all men that goes through different phases in life, he covered each element (category)!!

[@joeljoseph9017]

@@MarkHallOfFame na its the other way around

[@mookdavillan78]

Nas we need that Az joint album. That’s what the fans need bro! Salute King!

[@jonathancoleman9266]

Never gonna happen

[@Lcarter52]

Probably won’t happen but those 2 are another dope combo. When they get on the same track, they bring out the best in each other 💯

[@seancagney8897]

That won't happen now like the DJ Premier album will never come... We all wanted it but it should have come years ago and he is where he is right now.

[@mamadoudiene661]

🔥🔥🔥you read on my mind

[@mamadoudiene661]

🔥🔥🔥you read on my mind

[@unpopularopinionz]

For being top mcee to ever live... his humbleness and ongoing development/ self conscious insecurity in his creative process means alot... its like youll never hit the finish line until you accept your finished. No matter what perfecting the creative process in your own eyes will never stop, perfect creation is unobtainable, and Nas is a perfect example. In our eyes, he is perfect (except maybe older beat selection but i digress) but the beholder gets the last word

[@edub9930]

Honestly thats how i look at people. I take hip hop/celebrity out of the picture & just look at them for what type of person they are. Nas the GoAT & he always stay humble while some of these clowns walk around like they goats not to realize they only lambs

[@ninjasrose1653]

I think KD2 could be a top 5 Nas album. Definitely top 6. If Nas had made 10 illmatics everyone would be saying he's one dimensional. I am glad he's managing to release music in 2021 first and foremost! Imagine how Hit-Boy must feel hearing the GOAT talk about him like that.

[@williamdiaz4396]

Nas is a teacher in many ways not only music growth n maturity my respects to that man blessings to him n his fams much love

[@mleinternationalW]

So humble yet scary big talent a true leader.

[@sharonfranklin6479]

💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@adavtalib3230]

Respect to Nas..he”s kept it the realest..

[@KD_SWAGGER]

Thank you Nas & Hit Boy for King's Disease 1 and 2. Both are incredible albums that deserve high praise. ✊🏻🎶

[@damnthisuser]

Magic is a classic. I wasnt a fan of a lot of the beats from Hit Boy but Magic is precisely named because I think the beats match Nas flow.

[@samnjuguna3780]

Living prove Nas gives me energy ,calm and collected

[@kingsleyobeng1723]

NAS is the best to ever pick up the mic 🎤

[@mofraser1450]

I graduated High School in “91” Nuff Said!! I’m a hip hop father…. Who thought we would take it this far……

[@dollarbill1298]

Glad to see almost everybody giving this Legend his flowers whilst alive very rare …🏅🏅🏅

[@juanitakelley8877]

I don't have the words..... I cried after listening to this album. Congratulations Nas!!! I haven't cried off a album since Pac!!! Much love...

[@valiizajames925]

King Disease I and II are brilliant!! ❤❤❤ it!! Nas is still on the top of his game!! Lauren was Vicious...🔥🔥🔥!!

[@keithfogle9350]

These 2 albums are both flawless very happy for Nas he seems mental physically & spiritually in a terrific place peace be with you king!

[@michaelplayer1066]

Nas one of the goats

[@darrylwoodbury]

I remember back in my high school days listening to "Illmatic" at a friend's house on cassette tape in the morning before school and my mind was blown. 30 years later, he's still dropping albums. Also, it's not like Nas is just going through the motions and dropping mediocre albums, he's still dropping incredible albums.

[@LeopoldNumberz]

no lie i got a little misty-eyed listening to this album. we needed this. Each track was like scenes combined to form a whole movie. when i seen my lil one find this album on youtube after he heard me playing it i knew this joint was truly epic for everyone not just the OG's

[@AFO_AnalyRics]

Nas and Hitboy is easily one of the most unlikely duo I've ever seen in all of music, and it worked beautifully.

[@blackrevenue8421]

Nas found his musical soulmate in hitboy

[@sandilentshangase621]

Nas is a Legend, shout out from South Africa 🇿🇦

[@joshuagarcia662]

KDII is as close to classic as possible…. Nas music can miss you when your not looking for his art… but the temperature was perfect for this album… well done big dawg… 👏

[@zero-ui1ew]

Wow nas rarely do interviews like this

[@TheKondinho]

got jungle up there too. love it.

[@richquarters1066]

Other than his appearances on Smoke Champs and Mass Appeal Documentaries, Jungle ain't really been in front of a microphone for 25 years. He hates the cameras more than Nas.

[@viralbuthow000]

He did a lot for KD I

[@antb104]

Nas is a god. Always been always will be. Should have been interviewed by someone diff. Respectfully

[@sierrawilliams3370]

He spoke the album Magic into existence! Magic is HARDDD! luv u Nas

[@fr_desperado]

Nas looking very good at his age

[@uniquecovering8095]

fact

[@demetriharris2071]

@@uniquecovering8095 most definitely he looks younger he could go for his 30'S

[@MrMoneyLong]

Alkaline water

[@barrekelly]

Crazy cuz bro is approaching 50, wow😱

[@viralbuthow000]

He laid off the excessive drinking. There was a time he didnt look so good

[@damarcusglover4631]

Speaking of Magic that magic album he just dropped is just what it say it is. Been bumping it all week front to back.

[@danadalton11]

The G.O.A.T...Nasir Jones able to transform but still deadliest lyricist, poet. story teller. Him, Jay and Kiss has transcended time. The world better appreciate this greatness while we can.

[@Alivirgo8.24]

EVERYBODY always had a favorite teacher/class in school u just couldn't wait to attend/listen to...that's how I feel about any new NAS interview/album. thumbs up if u agree

[@do7hemath937]

For sure, but Nas collection so big u gotta go back and listen to the old stuff like The Lost Tapes & old Mix tapes.

[@gethooked6370]

Salute to Nas…my favorite track is Pressure…for some reason I wanted to hear him and 3 Stax on that piece.

[@jessewise9004]

Mine too

[@seancagney8897]

The albums are SOLID he is doing now.... Keep doing what you do.

[@AlejandroRodriguez-dt3oy]

The third in a row with HitBoy had to be Magic. He told us.

[@melindamullins9971]

wow awesome so nice to see that NAS is doing well what an amazing music artist hes such a magnitude of an artist what a genius.

[@robemuzik7214]

Store Run my favorite song on the joint and then Brunch on Sundays.

[@katlegomasoeu7993]

Moments is my joint.

[@ogkloudy]

"I DONT THINK SHE UNDERSTANDS HOW MUCH SHE'S NEEDED" Man..whole interview was power. Im just saying, the game been missing Lauryn Hill's content.

[@FLY-ec5cs]

why do i feel like everytime nas gets into orange backgrounds or jackets he drops ultimate classics? stillmatic and now this. just like illmatic, kings disease 1 was the door opener for his new style at the respectives eras. Legendary..

[@dieeego]

As a graphic designer of 11 years, this comment makes absolute sense to me.

[@christopherw9150]

You might be on to something 🤔🤔🤔

[@damnbadger8242]

2 years later and Nas and Hitboy are still on a roll!

[@omkexotics6663]

We are truly blessed to still get timeless art from Nasir Jones. 💯🔥🙏🏽

[@kalimbaellis2099]

I had fell sooo far back from Nas but KD1, KD2, and MAGIC. brought me back 2 him i had forgot how dope Nas is💯💯💯

[@lesdamurda7703]

Salute to my goat and jungle!!!

[@heavyhandsholmes.9494]

I thought that was Jungle sitting in there with them.

[@jamilyahjean-philippe1335]

I’m so glad to have found this new fresh interview. NAS is in a special place and that’s great!! Hit Boy and him is the dynamic collaboration! Also, glad to see the bond that Jungle and him keep no matter what! A true brother bond! “Store Run,” is Dope!!! NAS seeing him continuously growing upward is great! 🤴😎❤️

[@ronaldbaker5201]

He is the greatest ever!

[@mrworkowt5419]

Yes!

[@jfrombk338]

Absolutely

[@El_terrible1985]

Just behind Tupac

[@geespears7286]

@@El_terrible1985 we love PAC but man lyrically he is nowhere near Nas level

[@El_terrible1985]

@@geespears7286 it’s not just about lyrics if it was big l would be classed as the best ever.

[@davidtownsinc.7224]

King Disease III!

[@Storm_Troooper]

12:31, This is prophetic, cuz Nas and Hit-boy went on to do magic on Magic.

[@donovanbhana1007]

Sensei Nasir...feel blessed to have his new (and old) music to listen to. Respect

[@Noor_Jacobs03]

Nas and AZ don't age, lyrically and physically.

[@ebonyapplepy3906]

Facts! They found the fountain of youth

[@WestCoast4L1f3]

I spent years mixing songs for hip-hop Legends like Nas just to keep their legacy alive, but to see Nas genuinely keep his own name alive and in such an impeccable way, being revitalized by Hit-Boy man its truly the best thing. This successful fusion of an 90's era artist with a modern producer is an anomaly and seems destined. Can't wait to see what they create next.

[@Nakedwittypod]

He said ‘Magic’ already in this interview, before his last album magic, smart being.

[@jacobilly]

11:04 That Thank you is so humble and genuine

[@moee007]

Nas come to Nigeria and see how much love we have for you

[@daniellereid7576]

Nas is jus Timeless a Goat in the game ! He jus always going to be Epic timeless classic goat ,legend go Nas you rock !

[@mondialman]

For him to sit back like us fans and watch Eminem do what he did on “EPMD2” gives me an even greater appreciation for Nas. This is a man without an ego-unlike some rappers we know who might have dropped an album recently…

[@sincerehoopstar410]

I really disliked ems verse in epmd 2 he pace didn’t fit

[@SaintRonn]

It was alright…but you get the sense he was trying a little too hard to level up on Nas… Em has word play and a versatile delivery, and that’s what impresses people, but he don’t really have “substance”….think about it…after all the witty one liners he weaves together, what did that man really say?!

[@sincerehoopstar410]

@@SaintRonn fact I cut it off when em raps

[@Man_eee]

@@SaintRonn Exactly! That's I've been saying.

[@pringlengwenya9445]

The greatest of all time

[@thecunninlynguist]

the GOAT

[@ill-nois2282]

Aged gracefully like fine wine, Nas is timeless. He took us on his life journey with his music, growing up in QB to becoming successful and being one of the all time greats. He always kept it humble and real in his evolution as a man. Salute king 👑

[@igmpvgoa1837]

It’s amazing to see someone who’s been doing it for 30 years level up again!! Anything in the 2000s on is just bonus for us!!! Respect!!

[@smirror6964]

Hit boy and nas ❤️❤️

[@iaintmadatcha]

This man is fully on his grind seems like Lost Tapes 2 just came out the other day much respect

[@txzbelle75]

I was in attendance at their show in Houston and she arrived ON TIME... and KILLED... they're artists!