Nas' "Nas: Time Is Illmatic" Having One-Night Only Screenings

Nas' "Nas: Time Is Illmatic" film is set to be screened in Chicago, Atlanta and Houston as part of one-night only screenings.

Nas’ Nas: Time Is Illmatic film is slated to released theatrically October 1 in New York and Los Angeles.

Distributed by Tribeca Film, the movie is also scheduled to be screened at 29 American cities October 2 as part of a one-night only screenings. The full list of the cities and venues is below, as is a poster for the film.

Nas: Time Is Illmatic is scheduled to be available on demand, iTunes, and other VOD providers October 3.

Nas: Time Is Illmatic focuses on the making of Illmatic, Nas' 1994 acclaimed debut album.

The film features Nas "returning to his childhood home in Queensbridge, Nas shares stories of his upbringing, his influences — from the music of his jazz musician father Olu Dara to the burgeoning Hip Hop scene in New York City — and the obstacles he faced before his major label signing at age 19,” according to a press release. "Featuring interviews with his Illmatic producers (Large Professor, Pete Rock, Q-Tip, L.E.S., and DJ Premier) and musical peers (including Pharrell Williams and Alicia Keys), Nas: Time Is Illmatic is a thrilling account of Nas' evolution from a young street poet to a visionary MC."

Atlanta, GA AMC Phipps Plaza

AMC Southlake 24

Austin, TX Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar

Baltimore, MD Charles Theatre

AMC Owings Mills 17

Charlotte, NC AMC Carolina 22

AMC Concord 24

Chicago, IL AMC Loews Crestwood 8

Music Box

Dallas, TX Angelika Film Center

Denver, CO AMC Highlands Ranch 24

Sie Film Center

Fairfax, VA Angelika Film Center Mosaic

Fort Worth, TX AMC Grapevine 30

Houston, TX Sundance Cinemas

AMC Studio 30

Alamo Drafthouse Mason Park

Alamo Drafthouse Vintage Park

Jacksonville, FL AMC Orange Park 24

Miami, FL O Cinema Wynwood

AMC Aventura 24

Milwaukee, WI AMC Mayfair Mall 18

Minneapolis, MN Undergound Film Festival

Nashville, TN Belcourt Theatre

Oakland, CA The New Parkway Theater

Orlando, FL AMC Altamonte Mall 18

Phoenix, AZ AMC Arrowhead 14

Plano, TX Angelika Film Center

Portland, OR Cinema 21

Sacramento, CA Tower Theatre

San Antonio, TX AMC Rivercenter 11

San Diego, CA Reading Cinemas Gaslamp 15

Reading Cinemas Town Square 14

San Francisco, CA Roxie Theatre

Seattle, WA Sundance Cinemas

AMC Pacific Place 11

St. Louis, MO AMC West Olive 16

Toronto, ON TIFF Bell Lightbox

Washington, DC Angelika Pop-Up at Union Market

Winston-Salem, NC a/parture Cinema

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Cormega | Industry | VIDEO

Cormega drops a smooth visual for the potent “Industry” off of his just released Mega Philosophy which features beats from Large Professor.

The black and white clips features imagery that keeps in line with the songs beware of the shady record industry theme.
“Men lie, women lie, numbers can be altered to look high, shareholders hates taking losses/This is business, they don’t care about your lyrics/The better you sell, the better future for their children,” spits Mega.

You can stream Mega Philosophy right here, and if you like what you hear, go ahead and cop it off iTunes. Watch the video for “Industry” below.



Cormega offered up his Mega Philosophy LP, on July 22, via Aura/Slimstyle, for free, full streaming exclusively in The DJBooth.

Speaking with DJBooth, the Queensbridge vet stated, "An artist, a true artist, in one way or another evolves. Mega Philosophy is my evolution. This is the album that I really wanted to show that I’m an artist. I’m not somebody who’s trying to live off of glorifying my past street life, I’m not somebody who’s trying to sensationalize or use beef or conflict or controversy [to sell albums]. I’m trying to show that I’m a creative artist. This is the album that will tell me if I belong on the list of hip-hop's greatest emcees. I’m a lyricist, an MC, but at the core, I'm a poet who recites over a beat."

The project packs 11 original jams, none of which has previously been featured on our pages. Included is lead single "Industry." AZ, Black Rob, Chantelle Nandi, Jarell Perry, Maya Azucena, Nature, Raekwon, Redman and Styles P. make guest appearances on the set, which is produced in its entirety by Large Professor.

Nas Discovers Family Past On PBS Show Finding Your Roots

Nas is a veteran MC at this stage of the game, he still has lots to learn. The Queensbridge artist appeared on the PBS series Finding Your Roots, and discovered plenty regarding his family’s history.

In its second season, Finding Your Roots, hosted by Harvard University scholar Henry Louis Gates, Jr., takes its celebrity guests on a trip to the past using DNA testing to reveal to the stars their ancestry. In a panel discussion on Wednesday, Nas spoke about what it was like to learn more about his family tree as reported by the Associated Press.

From the AP:
When Nas became the first rapper invited to trace his family tree through the PBS series “Finding Your Roots,” he welcomed the opportunity.

But it hit him hard when he saw 1859 documentation of an ancestor being sold as a slave, he said during a panel discussion Wednesday.

“First I was enraged when I looked at the bill of sale,” Nas said. “I was like, that guy that owned property owes me some cash. My people made him really wealthy, so maybe I should find his family and talk.”

Joining Nas at the panel discussion as part of the Television Critics Association Press Tour event in Beverley Hills, Ca. were actor Courtney Vance, actress Khandi Alexander, author Anna Deavere Smith, and Gates as well.

Nas says he intends to dig even deeper, but doesn’t have plans to include his discovery in his music.

The second season of Finding Your Roots debuts on PBS Sept. 23. View the preview for the show here.

Cormega | Rap Basquiat | Prod. By Large Professor

[via Spin]



Revered MC Cormega isn’t one to hold his tongue on or off of wax. Today, he returns on the former format with a very clear message on “Rap Basquiat.”

The brow raising song title is only the tip of the iceberg, as the Queensbridge kicks rhymes from the point of view of a person whose “lifestyle didn’t come from Rap until recently.” Having fully embraced his new hustle, Mega remains very candid while critiquing the Hip-Hop industry.

Backed by production from fellow Queens native Large Professor, the veteran wordsmith teaches a lesson on how to deliver potent lyrics with a crisp, dexterous flow.

Stream Cormega’s “Rap Basquiat” from his upcoming LP, Mega Philosophy, due out July 22 on Slimstyle Records, below. Share your thoughts on the record in the comments.

Nas' Brother Jungle Revisits Their Childhood Apartment

Watch this rare footage of Nas' younger brother, Jungle, showing off his old apartment where he and Nas stayed at.

This upcoming Saturday, April 19th, will mark the official 20th anniversary of Nas’ classic debut album Illmatic. In its honor, VIBE's Mikey Fresh and Nas’ younger brother, Jungle, went back to the very projects that raised the Queensbridge rapper for a first hand tour of his hood.

Little did they know that their journey would take them to the very apartment that started it all for Jungle and his older brother.

This is the very first tour of apartment 5D aka Nas’ childhood home.

Mobb Deep | Taking You Off Here | New Single 2014

Mobb Deep drop off their new single "Taking You Off Here".

After Prodigy recently revealed the cover art to his upcoming solo effort The Most Imfamous, he decided to link back up with partner Havoc and release some new music for the fans. The duo that is Mobb Deep have decided to make their return to the music scene with a brand new single titled "Taking You Off Here".
This hard-hittin record will serve as the first single off the duo's highly anticipated album The Imfamous Mobb Deep, which is expecting a March release date.