Nas shared a somewhat cryptic post to his Instagram account on Monday (August 10), teasing the date August 21.
In the brief video clip, the Illmatic legend talks about finally having the time to work with Hit-Boy. Evidently, the highly sought after producer did more than prep a few beats for Nas’ forthcoming project. According to a press release, the 33-year-old multifaceted artist earned the title of executive producer for the entire body of work — whatever that may be.
Although he couldn’t provide any further details on the collaboration, he did note, “August 21 will be a day to remember.”
Hit-Boy has over 13 years of experience crafting beats for a laundry list of notable artists, including Beyoncé, Rihanna, Ariana Grande, JAY-Z, Kanye West, Kendrick Lamar and Travis Scott. As a rapper and songwriter, the Pasadena/Inland Empire native has dropped seven mixtapes and three collaborative albums, culminating with 2019’s Family Not A Group (with SOB X RBE).
Nas Announces Moves With Hit-Boy To Silence All Beat Critics
In February, he won his second Grammy Award in the Best Rap Performance category for his appearance on the late Nipsey Hussle’s “Racks In The Middle” alongside breakout rap star Roddy Ricch.
The upcoming release won’t be the first time Hit-Boy has worked with Nas. Last year, the two Hip Hop connoisseurs converged for the track “Royalty,” which appeared on Nas’ album The Lost Tapes 2.
Revisit it below.
Nas is back to reclaim the throne!
It’s called The Toilet
Man this will be in my arson as soon as it drops, B
arson? you mean ARSENAL?
ehhhh, I’ll give it the benefit of the doubt and a fair listen when it drops.. but I wish Nas wouldnt feel inclined to pander to the younger generation. No ID and Salaam Remi are a much better fit for Nas
Mehh out of all the producers in hip hop (Pete Rock, Salaam Remi, Premi, Diamond D, RZA) and out of all the work he’s put in, this nigga wants to work with Hit Boy?????
His last album had Rza, Pete Rock, Alchemist, No I.D. beats. I think I think you’re right, he wants to work with Hit-Boy now
You can thank the simple-minded mainstream rap fans (and DJ Vlad) for saying that Nas is a “bad beat picker”. Now, Nas feels that he needs to work with the most mainstream producer in rap, just to please those idiots. Thanks a lot, you stupid motherfuckers.
Didn’t he make an EP WITH KANYE WEST ? Isn’t Kanye west mainstream??
Yeah…which proves my point.
Thank you! I can’t stand that culture vulture bitch vlad! (A true piece of shit who reveals in the detriment of our people) just because Naz ain’t making shit to twerk to in a strip bar! Apparently he can’t choose a beat! GTFOH vlad, only ignorant muthafuckas have any interest in what you’ve got to say
I’m excited about this project.
What happened to Rick Ross as executive producer? Nas over JUSTICE League, Cardiak Flatline and them sounds like a good match to me.
Hit-Boy is talented though
I’ll believe when i see it. smh
Lotta motherfuckers are sleeping on Hit-Boy. Yall will learn soon enough. He’s one of if not the most underrated producers in the game.