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Nas Blasts Def Jam for Curbing 'Lost Tapes 2' Release
Soul Brother, FilmMagicAccording to an email from Nas to industry executives at Def Jam released by The Lefsetz Letter, the Queens native has completed recording for the LP and is ready to release it by the end of the year, but the label doesn't want to count it towards his contract fulfillment or give him any money for it.
"I have a fan base that dies for my music and a RAP label that doesn't understand RAP. Pretty f---ed up situation," wrote an angry Nas. "You don't get another Nas recording that doesn't count against my deal ... PERIOD! Keep your bulls--- $200,000.00 fund. Open the REAL budget."
Nas blasted the record label by stating the importance of the sequel to fans, and how his previous imprint Columbia Records didn't understand why he released his first 'Lost Tapes' album but helped it become an important part of rap history.
"I could go on twitter or hot 97 tomorrow and get 100,000 protesters @ your building but I choose to walk my own path my own way because since day one I have been my own man," he wrote. "There is a thing called KARMA that comes to haunt you when you tamper with the aligning stars. WE ARE GIVING THE PEOPLE EXACTLY WHAT THEY WANT. Stop throwing dog s--- on a MAGICAL moment."
'The Lost Tapes 2,' which previously had a release date of December 14, is set to feature production from Pete Rock. Nas originally intended to release his next solo album in 2011 following the sequel release, though it's unclear if he will still follow through.
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Nas Blasts Def Jam for Curbing 'Lost Tapes 2' Release
Soul Brother, FilmMagicAccording to an email from Nas to industry executives at Def Jam released by The Lefsetz Letter, the Queens native has completed recording for the LP and is ready to release it by the end of the year, but the label doesn't want to count it towards his contract fulfillment or give him any money for it.
"I have a fan base that dies for my music and a RAP label that doesn't understand RAP. Pretty f---ed up situation," wrote an angry Nas. "You don't get another Nas recording that doesn't count against my deal ... PERIOD! Keep your bulls--- $200,000.00 fund. Open the REAL budget."
Nas blasted the record label by stating the importance of the sequel to fans, and how his previous imprint Columbia Records didn't understand why he released his first 'Lost Tapes' album but helped it become an important part of rap history.
"I could go on twitter or hot 97 tomorrow and get 100,000 protesters @ your building but I choose to walk my own path my own way because since day one I have been my own man," he wrote. "There is a thing called KARMA that comes to haunt you when you tamper with the aligning stars. WE ARE GIVING THE PEOPLE EXACTLY WHAT THEY WANT. Stop throwing dog s--- on a MAGICAL moment."
'The Lost Tapes 2,' which previously had a release date of December 14, is set to feature production from Pete Rock. Nas originally intended to release his next solo album in 2011 following the sequel release, though it's unclear if he will still follow through.
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- Pete Rock Reunites With Nas on ’Lost Tapes 2’ 6 days ago
- Nas Plans to Release ’Lost Tapes’ Sequels 128 days ago
- Nas Guns for ’The Streets’ on ’Lost Tapes Vol. 2’ 21 days ago
- Sheek Louch Signs to Def Jam for Fifth Album Release 9 days ago
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Neutralqueenat 10-07-2010
Nas is one of the best rappers but doesn't get the credit he deserves.People don't want to listen to logic anymore unless you singing about bling and women it's a wrap. Shame on Def Jam.
Neutrallandesehaiat 10-07-2010
Nas blasted the record label by stating the importance of the sequel to fans, and how his previous imprint Columbia Records didn't understand why he released his first 'Lost Tapes' album but helped it become an important part of rap history. I am an Air Force and single at present .I need a woman who can love me back ..I also uploaded my hot photos on Uniformedmingle .c om under the name of hoho212..It's the largest and best club for seeking Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Police Force, and the admirers of those who wear the uniform.I just hope you don't mind me being a soldier ...Please Check it out!I'm serious.
High RankedMarcusat 10-07-2010
This is a shame. Defjam, the label that Russell Simmons started to market and promote HipHop Artists, no longer supports HipHop. This is a day for the culture.
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