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Brooklyn, New York’s legendary emcee Nas, real name Nasir Jones, has just announced his 18th rap LP. Titled “Magic 3”, the album is slated to drop this Thursday on the East Coast Hip-Hop pioneer’s 50th birthday and will be executive produced by his frequent collaborator and “Ni—- in Paris” record producer Hit-Boy.
Reportedly, the forthcoming album will be Nas’ final rap LP with Hit-Boy. Upon its release, “Magic 3”, which serves as the follow-up to the N.Y. Don‘s most recent album “Magic 2”, will be the sixth such collaborative effort between Nas and Hit-Boy in just three years.
Besides “Magic 2” and “Magic 3”, the legendary emcee and Hip-Hop superproducer Hit-Boy have worked on “King’s Disease III” or “KD III”, “King’s Disease II” and “Magic” since August 2020’s “King’s Disease” LP.
The forthcoming Nas album with Hit-Boy certainly comes off as a surprise for fans. Earlier this month, an exclusive report by AllHipHop.com surfaced online which alleged that the “Illmatic” rapper is in fact working on new music without assistance from Hit-Boy. This has led to further speculation about whether another Nas LP is in the works besides “Magic 3” too.
Considering Nas’ back-to-back album releases, this certainly doesn’t look far-fetched.
Nas has further revealed the exclusive “Magic 3” artwork with his fans. Check it out below if you haven’t yet.
Nas is dropping his last Hit-Boy produced album on his 50th bday this thursday. Magic 3 😢🪄🪄🪄. Those are tears of joy btw. thank you to any and everyone who has listened and supported the movement. pic.twitter.com/UQMJ9f13n5
— Hit-Boy (@Hit_Boy) September 12, 2023
The legendary rapper, who has been in the rap game for 30 years, premiered the cathartic “Black Magic” music video from his 17th LP. Culture Haze was the earliest publication to speculate that the visual treatment might pave the way for another studio album by Nas at the time.
The 17th LP by Nas “Magic 2” features a guest verse by former G-Unit affiliate 50 Cent and ‘Slaughter Gang CEO’ 21 Savage.
Look out for “Magic 3” by Nas & Hit-Boy this Thursday.
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Stream the ‘Magic 2’ LP by Nas & Hit-Boy via Spotify.
