Nas scraps "The Lost Tapes 2"

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Nas has been at odds at Def Jam ever since he tried to name his 2008 album Nigger. Three years have passed since he last released a solo album. For 2010, Nas wanted to give his fans some of his work. Nas decided to release a second installment of his The Lost Tapes.

Despite having an album due, Def Jam did little to promote Nas' upcoming album. With the label against him, Nas decided to make his issues with Def Jam public. Lupe Fiasco used a similar tactic with Atlantic Records and they released his album. Nas did not have the same luck.

For nearly a year, Nas has been trying to release The Lost Tapes 2. With no release date in sight, Nas has moved on, without his album. Nas said there is a major difference between his previous label, Columbia Records, and Def Jam. Over there, he was used to getting his way when releasing albums, but it is a different story at Def Jam.

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Nas wants Raekwon on Next Album

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

After his album with Damian Marley, Nas is preparing to return to his solo career. The Queens rapper last released an album in 2008 amid controversy. Nas had wanted to name his album Nigger, but his label refused to release the album under that title. Instead, Nas ended up leaving his album without a title.

The album was met with mildly positive reviews. In 2009, Raekwon finally released his Only Built 4 Cuban Linx sequel. Raekwon had wanted to feature Nas on the album. The two had open discussions and Nas agreed to appear on the album. However, Nas did not record on the album.

Raekwon sounded very disappointed when he informed the public about what had happened. Nas made it clear he did not intentionally diss Raekwon and maintained peace. Making it up to him, Nas has left an open invitation for Raekwon to appear on his next album. Nas said he is only two songs deep in this new album, but he definitely wants Raekwon on the album.

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