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Green Label has issued its ruling of the Top 14 hip-hop album covers of all time, and we don't envy the process. Hip-hop, like alternative rock, is full of incredibly artistic pieces. -
Nas’ 'Time Is Illmatic' documentary gets international distribution deal
Nas is taking his documentary around the world. Nas recently celebrated the 20th anniversary of his classic Illmatic album and to commemorate his debut, he also released a documentary entitled Time Is Illmatic. -
Nas Launches Record Label For Artists, Plans to Drop Unreleased Material
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.
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