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Nas launches record label Rap icon Nas has publicized plans to launch his very own record label coined Mass Appeal Records just after his contract with Def Jam is up later this year. -
Jennifer Lopez 'A.K.A.' Tracklist Unveiled: New Album Features Pitbull, Iggy Azalea, Nas and More
Jennifer Lopez has unveiled the full tracklist for her eighth studio album A.K.A. and the album is also known as a star-studded affair. -
Nas to headline Essence Festival kickoff event on July 3
Nas has been announced as the headliner for Essence Festival's 20th anniversary kick-off event. The concert, which takes place at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans on July 3, will also feature Trey Songz, K. Michelle and Jazmine Sullivan. -
Nas reveals he's working with Timbaland, Swizz Beatz and No I.D. on new album
Nas recently celebrated the 20th anniversary of his Illmatic debut, which must have left him inspired because now he's announced that he's working on a new record. -
5 Reasons Why "Illmatic" is the Greatest Rap Album Ever
I hold the very uncontroversial opinion that Illmatic, the debut album by Queens rapper Nas, is the greatest rap album ever made. In celebration of Illmatic’s 20th birthday today, here a couple of reasons why it’s truly the greatest ever, just in case you’re unconvinced (or if you’ve never heard it before). -
7 Musicians with Tax Problems: R. Kelly, Robin Thicke, and more
Happy tax day! If you feel stressed out and miserable that you waited until the last minute to do your taxes (if that's the case, stop reading this and get back to your taxes), don't feel so bad; even the rich and famous are awful at paying the IRS. Here are seven musicians that have run into trouble with Uncle Sam. -
5 biggest surprise cameos of Coachella: Justin Bieber, Beyoncé, Debbie Harry and more [VIDEOS]
But, the more interesting stories lie in those who showed up at Coachella with no forewarning, shocking audiences in mostly good way (except for one...). Here at MusicTimes, we're all about the element of surprise, so check out the five biggest surprise showings at Coachella: -
8 Pairs of Songs with the Same Title: Which is Better?
While musicians can be sued if they plagiarize lyrics or melodies, song titles are pretty much fair game, resulting in a ton of songs with the same name. I’ve decided to stack up some of the best songs that share titles and see which is better. These might seem like arbitrary comparisons based on a coincidence, but so are “Best of the Year” lists, and those are cool. -
6 Classic Albums That Deserve Documentaries: Weezer, the Strokes and more
Some of my favorite types of films to watch are music documentaries, and with the premiere of Time is Illmatic, a film about the classic Nas LP Illmatic (in my opinion, the greatest rap album ever made), I started thinking about what other incredible albums deserve to have their stories told. Here are six classic album documentaries I’d like to see. -
Trailer released for Nas' 'Time Is Illmatic' documentary [WATCH]
The 20th anniversary of Nas' debut is approaching and the legendary Queens rapper is gearing up to take his Time Is Illmatic documentary to the Tribeca Film Festival. -
Nas, Kendrick Lamar, ScHoolboy Q, Tech N9ne and more reflect on 'Illmatic' in new Google Play documentary [Watch]
Nas' iconic debut, Illmatic, turns 20 next week. Hip-hop's major players weigh in on its significance. -
Hot 97 reveals 2014 Summer Jam lineup featuring 50 Cent, Nas, Nicki Minaj, Lil Wayne, The Roots and more
New York City radio station Hot 97 live streamed its lineup announcement for the 2014 Summer Jam concert, taking place June 1 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The festival will be broken into two separate stages, playing live to 55,000 fans at the arena.
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