In 1994, Nas released his debut album, Illmatic, regarded by pretty much everyone (even his ex-nemesis Jay-Z) as one of the hottest hip-hop records of all time. Nineteen years later, Nas is still scorchin’, with his last three albums topping the charts. Recently named a Hennessy V.S. Wild Rabbit Icon, the man born Nasir Jones sat down with us to talk fitness, grilling, looking good and going global. You’d be wise to listen.Read the Full Interview Here
@Hatenylo’s Fool Me Once featured on The Jewel Wicker Show!
Nylo is a new artist signed to Epic Records following the success of her EP Memories Speak (download here). Last week Nylo, who says her music sounds like a “Chicago winter,” released her latest single “Fool Me Once” and I literally had it on repeat all weekend. The production is simple and Nylo’s layered vocals are light and airy as she shames a former lover for being deceitful. The 23-year-old singer is currently working under L.A. Reid and producer Tricky Stewart and plans to release her new mixtape Indigo soon.
…After years of Nas’ production getting knocked just for not being by DJ Premier, by the time Life Is Good came around, heads were finally ready to admit that Salaam Remi is an asset to Nas albums, not a liability. Nasty Nas was wise beyond his years at 19, but the hard-won lessons of his 30s give his new music a depth all its own…Click Here for More
This Tuesday, See @Hatenylo perform live at Hemingways Lounge - Hollywood!
HEMINGWAYS: Basement Sessions featuring Blackbear and Nylo. Doors open at 10pm. This event is 21 and over.
Bandwagon Escapee covers @HateNylo’s journey to her lastest single, “Fool Me Once.”
NYLO – CREATING COSMIC SOUNDS
“Fool Me Once”, Nylo’s latest track and the first off of her upcoming mixtape “Indigo”, takes her sound to the next level with crisp production that magnifies the talent in her captivating voice. Initially the track’s backing instrumental has the sound of sparkling stars falling from space, which illuminate the darker tenor of Nylo’s vocals. Right off the bat there is something very cosmic about the track, the shimmering instrumental sounds as if it had been recorded as it was floating through the deepest depths of the universe, past nebulas and remote stars.
Nas has partnered with UNICEF to provide people in need with the resources necessary to live well. Nas and UNICEF are hosting a charity Governor’s Ball, fans will get to choose from a variety of gifts directly form Nas, for their donations to this charity as well as an opportunity to hang out with Nas backstage at the 2013 Governor’s Ball!
- WHAT YOU’LL DO: You & a friend are going to fly to NYC and hang with Nas backstage. You also get VIP artist passes for the entire festival so after you wake up from your dream experience with Nas, you can also check out Kanye, Kings of Leon, and the rest of the all-star line-up.
- WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: The secrets to becoming a hip-hop legend, where Nas draws his creative inspiration, and what its like to live the VIP life at the hippest festival of the Summer.
- WHAT ELSE: You’ll be rocking backstage on June 8, 2013. Donate $70 or more and you’ll also get a signed Illmatic album sent to you. Enter by May 31 for your chance to win!
Check Out @HateNylo’s feature in Interview Magazine and new single, Fool Me Once!
Interview Magazine- Discovery: Nylo
Nylo’s big break arrived in the form of a near car accident. The LA newcomer’s mixtape captured had the attention of none other than Nasir Jones (aka Nas), who, impressed with what he had heard, fired off a tweet to his million-plus followers: 11 words, 68 characters. The message: “Everyone follow my new favorite artist Nylo. Love this record!” …
@Nas’ Daughters Nominated for BET’s Centric Award!
Nas has been announced as one of the nominees for BET’s Centric Award! Nas received this nomination for his song and video, Daughters. Tune in to the BET Awards which takes place on June 30 at the Nokia Center in Los Angeles.
@Nas to Perform at TAO for Memorial Day Weekend! This special performance will take place Friday, May 24th at TAo Las Vegas! Tickets on sale now!
It’s backed by a mix of traditional firms and figures from the hip hop world. The rapper,Nas announced last month that he had invested a “six-figure sum” in the company, and he’s also serving as Mass Appeal’s associate publisher. Publisher Peter Bittenbender told me via email that the other investors include record label/creative agency DECON (where Bittenbender is co-founder and CEO), rapper Pusha T, and international firm White Owl Capital.
