Rappers drop the N-word frequently in hip-hop, but none have gone as far as Nas and used the perjorative term as the title of an album. Nas announced plans to name his upcoming album 'Nigga' on Friday night at New York's Roseland Ballroom.
The album's controversial title could pose a challenge to media outlets and retailers, but the Queens-based emcee has never strayed from scandal.
Nas' 2006 release, 'Hip-hop Is Dead,' criticized the entire genre and ruffled feathers. Critics and hip-hop elite alike assumed the rap star was directing his angst toward Southern hip-hop, which has been accused of lowering the standards of rap with the lack of solid lyrical content. This will be the emcee's ninth studio album and is slated for a December release.
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Ace Allenat 10-16-2007
This isn't surprising, NAS would never be mistaken for somebody who actually could talk or think. Rap music is great, isn't it? I know of no other endeavor in life where pure illiterate fools can actually get some attention. Says alot for the people who listen to the shit.
Bagladyat 10-16-2007
Obviously you have never acutally listened to a Nas album. Not only is he a thinker but commentator on the social issues facing black america and the blatent use and misuse of that word is one of the problems. I can't wait to hear what he has to say. I might agree, might disagree but whatever he has to say is going to be drenched with social commentary.
jamarat 10-16-2007
rap is not dead. she's just waiting on chief holyfire
Bri.Brownat 11-04-2007
I was initially shocked after hearing of the way in which Nas has decided to title his next album. However, as a follower of his music, I am sure that there is a method to his madness. The word isn't simply to ruffle feathers. There has to be a message that he is trying to send, and we will doubtlessly hear about it in every track on the album. As far as the word goes: I don't really understand why the hip hop community is in an apparent uproar about the word being used as a title. It's used in every other area of the genre. Are we suddenly ashamed of the word we've fought so hard to keep in the music? Hm...just saying.