Nas and DJ Premier, two hip-hop legends, join forces once again on their highly-anticipated collaboration, “Define My Name.”
Set over DJ Premier’s signature production and iconic scratches, the track sees Nas delivering razor-sharp bars that underscore his lyrical prowess and enduring relevance in the rap game.
Reflecting on his journey, Nas spits, “At twenty, I said I’d better quit by thirty / Then by thirty, I thought by forty rapping is corny / How wrong was I? Never would have thought at 50, new songs by Nas would be hard and live.”
Released on the 30th anniversary of Nas’ groundbreaking debut album, Illmatic, “Define My Name” hints at the possibility of a full-length collaboration album between the duo. This marks Nas’ first new music since his acclaimed project, Magic 3, produced by Hit-Boy.
Meanwhile, DJ Premier arrives fresh off the success of his own single, “Can U Dig It?” featuring Snoop Dogg and Daz Dillinger, further solidifying his status as a pioneering force in the hip-hop scene.
“Define My Name” serves as a testament to the enduring legacy of Nas and DJ Premier, reminding fans why they remain titans of the genre after decades in the game.
