In a recent interview with Billboard, Nas, the legendary rapper from Queensbridge, discussed his illustrious career and the newfound magic he has discovered by collaborating with Hit-Boy.
Calling out to his peers in the Hip Hop community, Nas urged them to follow his lead and deliver music at a high level even in the later stages of their careers. He emphasized the importance of releasing records that truly express one’s feelings and artistic vision rather than merely following trends.
“I want more people to join me from my era; release your records and work hard on them shits,” he said. “I want to hear how people feel, and I want to hear their art. I don’t want to hear the trends, I want to hear the art. Express it, do it, and be free. That’s what I’m trying to give to the game now.“
The rapper highlighted how he’s currently focused solely on his own work, finding immense joy and fulfillment in the process. I don’t pay attention to anything except what I’m doing at this point because I’m having so much fun that I don’t even look up to see what’s going on. I could say that I never had this amount of fun, but I’ve had a lot of fun in my life in the business. But this feeling is unmatched.” he said.
As Nas continues to set an example with his music and unwavering dedication to artistic expression, he hopes to inspire fellow musicians to do the same, creating a lasting impact on the Hip Hop community for generations to come.
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