Nasir Jones, {{IPA2|nÉ‘ËˈsiÉ™r, (born September 14, 1973), better known by his stage name Nas, {{IPA2|nÉ‘Ëz, formerly Nasty Nas, is an United States|American rapper.Regarded as one of the greatest Mc of all time, Nas is famous for his lyrical content and flow.
The son of jazz musician Olu Dara, he was born and raised in the Queensbridge, Queens|Queensbridge housing projects in New York City. Although he dropped out of middle school, he attained a high degree of literacy that he would later use in his lyrics.<ref name="allmusicguide"/> Nas was signed to Columbia Records in 1994, when his debut album ''Illmatic'' came out. ''Illmatic'' was a critically-acclaimed bestseller and would go on to be widely hailed a classic. Several other albums followed, including ''It Was Written'' in 1996, ''I Am...'' and ''Nastradamus'' in 1999, and ''Stillmatic'' in 2001. Nas was part of The Firm (group)|The Firm, a hip-hop supergroup that also included rappers AZ (rapper)|AZ, Foxy Brown (rapper)|Foxy Brown, and Nature (rapper)|Nature. However, the group released only one album together.<ref name="firmamg"/>
From 2001 to 2005, Nas was involved in a Jay-Z vs. Nas feud|widely publicized feud with rapper Jay-Z; both rappers verbally attacked each other in their songs. The two formally ended their rivalry through duet performances at concerts sponsored by New... read all
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2. Rock the Bells Festival 2008 on 20 Jul 2008
Location: Toronto Canada
ROCK THE BELLS has established itself as a world-class hip-hop platform by hosting legendary performances. The tradition of top names and memorable performances continues in 2008 as the line-up and routing for this year’s ROCK THE BELL 2008 INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL SERIES POWERED BY SANDISK--kicking off July 19 in Chicago--was announced today during a press conference in Claremont, CA by Chang Weisberg of Guerilla Union and hip-hop all-stars: A Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul, Raekwon, Murs, and Supernatural who are all confirmed on this summer’s bill.
The tour features performances by: A Tribe Called Quest, Nas, Mos Def, De La Soul, Rakim, Method Man & Redman, Raekwon & Ghostface, Immortal Technique, Dead Prez, Murs and Kidz In The Hall, the ROCK THE BELLS 2008 INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL SERIES POWERED BY SANDISK once again is marked by the leading hip-hop line-up seen on one bill this year. This year will be highlighted with an unexpected reunion of The Pharcyde. But it does not stop there, as fans will also see performances by the brightest names in the emerging electro-hip hop scene including Spank Rock, Santogold, Kid Sister, Wale, Flosstradamus, Jay Electronica and The Cool Kids with hosts B-Real of Cypress Hill and the world renowned Supernatural.
The Toronto show 7/20 will be @ Arrow Hall (located @ 6900 Airport Rd. (International Centre)
3. Rock the Bells 2008 on 26 Jul 2008
Location: 885 S Main St, Mansfield 02048, United States
4. Rock the Bells on 27 Jul 2008
Location: 10475 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia 21044, United States
5. Rock the Bells on 2 Aug 2008
Location: Miami, FL United States
6. Rock The Bells on 3 Aug 2008
Location: Wantagh 11793, United States
7. Rock the Bells 2008 on 9 Aug 2008
Location: Devore, CA United States
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8. Rock The Bells on 16 Aug 2008
Location: 1 Amphitheatre Pkwy, Mountain View 94043, United States
9. Rock The Bells on 29 Aug 2008
Location: Chicago United States
10. Rock The Bells on 6 Sep 2008
Location: Quincy (WA) United States
Featuring performances by A Tribe Called Quest, Nas, Mos Def, De La Soul, Rakim, Method Man & Redman, Raekwon & Ghostface (Cuban Linx), Immortal Technique, Dead Prez, Murs and Kidz In The Hall, the ROCK THE BELLS 2008 INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL SERIES POWERED BY SANDISK once again is marked by the leading hip-hop line-up seen on one bill this year. This year will be highlighted with an unexpected reunion of The Pharcyde. But it does not stop there, as fans will also see performances by the brightest names in the emerging electro-hip hop scene including Spank Rock, Santogold, Kid Sister, Wale, Flosstradamus, Jay Electronica and The Cool Kids with hosts B-Real of Cypress Hill and the world renowned Supernatural.
Most of this year's headliners will be performing with new music as well; performers with albums coming out this year include Q-tip from A Tribe Called Quest with The Renaissance, Nas with Nigg*r, Mos Def with The Ecstactic, and Murs with his major-label debut Murs For President. Method Man & Redman return with Blackout 2, the follow-up disc to their 1999 platinum selling album Blackout!, and Ghostface Killah will join Wu Tang Clan bandmate Raekwon to perform songs from Only Built 4 Cuban Linx II, Raekwon's highly anticipated follow up to the critically acclaimed 1995 release Only Built 4 Cuban Linx.
Vancouver, BC date moved to The Gorge at George, WA.
Im 16 D 21 8 2008 Sorry I Couldnt Wait
