Lil Wayne wanted to feature Amy Winehouse on "Tha Carter IV"

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Among the biggest surprises during the summer of 2011 was the death of Amy Winehouse. The American audience was introduced to the British singer in 2007. Her single, "Rehab," had been a hit in the United Kingdom and took over the radio waves in America during the summer of 2007.

Immediately, Amy Winehouse won over the American hip hop scene. Her first collaboration was with Jay-Z, a remix of the "Rehab" single. Nas also praised the singer, while she was alive. The two admitted they had mutual respect for their music.

Lil Wayne, Amy Winehouse's label-mate at Universal, also was a big fan. While he was recording Tha Carter IV, he came across a track he wanted Amy Winehouse to do vocals for. After going through the proper procedures, Lil Wayne expected to have Winehouse on the album, but it did not happen, for unknown reasons.

During the final recording stages of the album, Amy Winehouse unexpectedly passed away.

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Nas talks Amy Winehouse and "Detox"

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Nas and Amy Winehouse often expressed their admiration for each other. Winehouse has sampled several of Nas' songs in her short career. When Nas learned of her death, he was hurt, along with the rest of the world.

Speaking on Amy Winehouse, Nas said she was a geniune person. Nas said each time you talked to Winehouse, she was real. Despite her personal struggles, she was a very real person.

Nas also spoke on Dr. Dre's long-awaited Detox album, announcing he has a track on the album. The collaboration with Dr. Dre Nas has in store is well worth the wait, Nas said.

Nas praised Dr. Dre as the king of gangsta rap and said they have a really nice record together.

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Nas speaks on Foxy Brown, Amy Winehouse, Lil' Kim, Nicki Minaj, and feud with Cormega

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

With so many new voices and faces in the game, it is easy to forget about Nas. The last time he released a new album was three years ago. Despite achieving critical acclaim on his project with Damian Marley, the album did not receive much play.

While Nas may have been overlooked by some, he is well aware of what has gone on. Recently, Nasty Nas was very interactive on his Twitter account. Taking questions from his fans, Nas spoke on everything going on in his life. Ranging from serious topics, to off the wall, Nas talked.

Early in her career, Foxy Brown worked closely with Nas, but over the years, they have separated. During the height of his feud with Jay-Z, Nas called Jay out over his relationship with Foxy Brown. Despite all of this, Nas and Foxy Brown have maintained a strong relationship and Nas said she is his little sister.

On the topic of female rappers, Nas was asked to deliver his opinion about Lil' Kim and Nicki Minaj. For nearly a year, the two femcees went head-to-head. Nas said comparing the two rappers makes little to no sense. When speaking of Lil' Kim, Nas said she has some "legendary shit." Nicki Minaj, on the other hand, is the new queen of the world, in Nas' book. Trying his best to stay out of their situation, Nas was able to praise both of them, without taking away from the other.

Before her death, Amy Winehouse said she admired Nas. When asked of the people she would have loved to perform with, Nas was at the top of her list. At the time, Nas said he liked her brand of music and would love to record with her. Sadly, this did not happen, as Winehouse passed away last month. Remembering her, Nas was asked about Amy Winehouse. The Queens rapper said he was saddened by her death and also referred to her as his little sister.

Following the project with The Firm, Nas talked about his past feud with Cormega. Despite things getting bad between the two, Nas said their issues are in the past. Moving forward, Nas said he no longer has issues with Cormega. Nas also discussed the music he listens to, admitting he is a big Waka Flocka Flame fan and briefly speaking on his failed marriage with Kelis.

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