The Buzz This Week

By Tony “Rescue One” Samuel
 
     The Buzz this week is that Nas will release his first album via his joint venture deal with longtime foe Jay Z (Def Jam) and his longtime home, Columbia Records. Nas, considered one of the last few emcees/lyricists from back in the day, is ready to release Hip Hop is Dead.  Jigga has “unretired” and will be dropping an album in the fall.  My prediction: Jay Z and Nas will be touring together real soon…
 
    Another buzz this week centers on the alleged physical altercation of perennial West Coast lyricist Ras Kass and newcomer The Game.  Ras is by far one of the illest lyricists from any coast and it is crazy that a great lyricist like Ras Kass was never able to attain the status he deserves.  Due to label problems, a recent jail stint and other personal issues, Ras has been sidelined from the game.
     One of the illest albums that never saw the light of day was the classic Van Gogh.  It’s funny, because I recently rediscovered this gem about a month ago and have been bumping it in my ride.  Ras is a true lyricist!
     Instead of fighting each other, Ras Kass and The Game should have been making music together.  Even Jay Z and Nas is now working together…