New Nas album named "N*gga" to be released in December

[Meho]

Album's name will pose challenges for retailers, media.

By Shaheem Reid

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NEW YORK -- The n-word it is.

On Friday night at New York's Roseland Ballroom, Nas announced the title of his next album: He said it will be called Nigga and released in December. A source close to the project confirmed the name today.

Nas has said he'd planned to use that title for his last LP before he changed it to Hip-Hop Is Dead. If the December date holds firm, Nas will have a very busy winter. On November 6 he's releasing his Greatest Hits LP. A video for one of the two new songs on the project, "Surviving the Times" will be shot soon. Last week, super producer Jermaine Dupri -- who has already completed tracks for Jay-Z's American Gangster -- told MTV News he would love to be involved in Nas' upcoming new LP.

Nas headlined the last stop of the Sneaker Pimps Tour on Friday where newcomers such as Mista Mal as well as legends EPMD and Slick Rick had sets. Even Jeru Da Damaja showed up and rocked the mic.

Nas kept the crowd antsy by not going on until well after 1 a.m., but they left visibly -- and audibly -- pleased.

He opened with "Hip-Hop is Dead" then went into his catalog for records such as "One Love" and "Hate Me Now." God's Son ended with "Made You Look," during which he surprised the fans by jumping into the crowd. Once among the people, he began jumping up and down and inciting the people to jump with him. One of Nas' security guards dove into the audience after him, pulling him back to the stage, where he stood none the worse for wear.

"He touched my hand and gave me positive energy," one woman said as the house lights came on.

Besides phat rhymes, spectators saw some of the most exclusive kicks you can hope to get, as sneakers from all over the world were displayed. There was also a pit for professional skaters who sailed up and down ramps. Still, most of the skaters had to put their boards down when the acts came on, especially Nas.


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[Okka]

Let's see how Nas sounds over JD's beats 

[CRAFTY]

Always looking forward to hearing some new Nas material...

[KURUPTION-81]

good to hear about a new album, not sure about JD though but thought he same about will i am on a nas album but it turned out good.

[everlast1986]

Thats cool but December? thats kind of short notice. I hope it doesn't sound rushed. We'll see where JD goes on the production if that happens.

[Dj Eskimo]

thats pretty cool, hip hop is dead was an amazing album in my opinion.

[K.Dub]

Interesting. Always look forward to a new LP from Nasir
And that's a pretty bold decision to call the album "N*gga"

[Unknown White Male]

lol @ "phat rhymes"

[Styles1]

Not sure if using that name is the best decision.... my feeling is that this is going to be used to get attention for news about the album and then changed before it's release...

[R1ZE]

Yeah its a bad idea... he should just use "The N..."

[CoreG37]

It'll get changed, they made Pastor Troy change his from "Saddam Hussein" to "Tool Muzik"

[Citizen-Y]

"He touched my hand and gave me positive energy," one woman said as the house lights came on.

What the fuck

[DR. DRE]

what up Esco. NaS was the first NY cat to fuck wit me. Also be on the look out for my album when it drops. Titled " Detox" coming soon

[Eddie G.]

Let's see how Nas sounds over JD's beats 

We've already seen it, and it's dope!  Check out "Turn It Out" on JD's "Life In 1472" album, and "I've Got To Have It" by JD, Nas, and Monica.

[pootypooty]

Classic title. 

I feel sorry for white folks going to the record store asking for this album.