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Nas’ Lost Tapes 2 Tracklist Has RZA, Pete Rock, Kanye, Alchemist & More Producing

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After teasing fans with a short, cryptic social media video last month, Nas’ Lost Tapes has a release date. The legendary and his Mass Appeal Records dropped a trailer for the compilation that is due July 19. The video, which includes a Statik Selektah-produced “Lost Freestyle” as its sound-bed, confirms production by RZA, Pete Rock, Alchemist, Pharrell, Swizz Beatz, No I.D., Kanye West, Hit-Boy, and  Statik, among others. Pete and RZA are each responsible for two songs. Pete Rock Salutes Nas & The Album He Worked On With Time Is Illmatic (Mixtape) A Def Jam Records press release confirms that the songs stem from sessions surrounding 2006’s Hip Hop Is Dead, 2008’s Untitled, 2011’s Grammy-nominated Life Is Good, and last year’s NASIR.
Def Jam confirmed Nas’ Lost Tapes 2 tracklist:
1. No Bad Energy [PROD. BY SWIZZ BEATZ]
2. Vernon Family [PROD. BY PHARRELL]
3. Jarreau of Rap (Skatt Attack) feat. Al Jarreau, Keyon Harrold [PROD. BY EDDIE COLE]
4. Lost Freestyle [PROD. BY STATIK SELEKTAH]
5. Tanasia [PROD. BY RZA]
6. Royalty feat. RaVaughn [PROD. BY HIT-BOY]
7. Who Are You feat. David Ranier [PROD. BY ERIC HUDSON]
8. Adult Film feat. Swizz Beatz [PROD. BY SWIZZ BEATZ]
9. War Against Love [PROD. BY DJ DAHI & DJ KHALIL]
10. The Art of It feat. J. Myers [PROD. BY PETE ROCK]
11. Highly Favored [PROD. BY RZA]
12. Queens Wolf [PROD. BY DJ TOOMP]
13. It Never Ends [PROD. BY ALCHEMIST]
14. You Mean The World to Me [PROD. BY KANYE WEST]
15. Queens Bridge Politics [PROD. BY PETE ROCK]
16. Beautiful Life feat. RaVaughn [PROD. BY NO I.D.]

Large Professor Speaks About His Lost Tapes With Nas (Video) Notably, Al’ worked on 2002’s first installment, producing the Barry White-sampling “No Idea’s Original.” Kanye West, who created all of the music to last year’s album, also received an early credit via “Poppa Was A Playa” on the Columbia/Sony Records first volume. Pete Rock, who produced “The World Is Yours” on Nas’ Illmatic debut, reunites with his lyrical pupil. P.R. has done an assortment of remixes since the 1994 video single. Statik Selektah: Where It All Began (AFH TV Video) One year ago, Nas told Angie Martinez that he was recording a NASIR follow-up with RZA and Swizz Beatz producing. Lost Tapes 2 has reportedly been in the works for more than five years.

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Pete Rock Recreates “They Reminisce Over You” Behind The Turntables (Video)

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Last Wednesday (May 22) at New York City’s Chelsea Music Hall, Pete Rock celebrated the release of his latest instrumental album, The Return Of The SP1200, with a party. Of course, Rock had to show off his DJing skills and have some fun of his own. He jammed with a band that included a respected cast of Daru Jones, Marcus Machado, and MonoNeon. Ambrosia For Heads was in the building to catch the momentous affair. Meanwhile, “The Chocolate Boy Wonder” posted up behind the turntables and other sound-providing equipment. While spinning some records and showcasing his chops and scratching talents, Rock gave his crowd a smooth transition from a classic joint he sampled for one of his most beloved creations, 1992’s “They Reminisce Over You (T.R.O.Y.).” Pete Rock Speaks To Video Music Box After The Death Of Trouble T. Roy That Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth class samples Tom Scott & The California Dreamers’ brassy cover of the Jefferson Airplane track, “Today”. From Mecca And The Soul Brother, “T.R.O.Y.” features some legendary saxophone riffs that echo and loop throughout its benchmark Hip-Hop/Jazz fusion. P.R. shows off the beat connection between the brass heard on “Today” by playing his sample’s source, while flawlessly transitioning into his and C.L.’s homage to Heavy D & The Boyz’ “Trouble T. Roy,” who died from a fall in 1991. Rock shows off his skills once again, as he casually allows “They Reminisce Over You (T.R.O.Y.)” to play out. The cool, jazzy influence is definitely noted. Stream A Collection Of Previously Unreleased Pete Rock Beats From The 1990s (Audio) #BonusBeat: Some additional footage from AFH of Pete Rock jamming out with the band. Make sure you follow us on Instagram for more exclusive footage, clips, and Hip-Hop love.

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Skyzoo & Pete Rock Are Making A Collaborative Album

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Last week, legendary producer Pete Rock revealed that he plans to release The Return Of The SP1200. Named after the iconic Emu Systems sampler, the compilation project will include beats that Pete says he made between 1990 and 1998, but never used. JayLib/Beat Junkies member J. Rocc will provide scratches to the tracks from the producer who has made instrumental albums since 2001’s Petestrumentals.

In that same announcement, Pete alluded to releasing a collaborative album with Brooklyn, New Yorker Skyzoo. S-K-Y has since confirmed that news, adding that the two are currently at work now.

Pete Rock Is Dropping An Album Of Unreleased Beats From The ’90s

In 2018, Skyzoo released In Celebration Of Us on his First Generation Rich imprint. That effort included his “Devil’s Pie” homage, “Baker’s Dozen,” featuring Raheem DeVaughn. He has previously partnered with producers including Apollo Brown (The Easy Truth), !llmind (Live From The Tape Deck), and 9th Wonder (Cloud 9: 3 Day High).

Skyzoo Discusses His New Album and the Changing Landscape of Brooklyn (Interview)

Besides his acclaimed work with C.L., Pete Rock has produced full projects for InI (Center Of Attention), Smif-n-Wessun (Monumental), and Smoke DZA (Don’t Smoke Rock). He last released Don’t Smoke Rock with DZA in 2015. In the last year, the producer worked with Kool G Rap & Spesh, Apathy, Westside Gunn, and Conway The Machine.

Previously, Sky has worked with C.L. Smooth and also dropped a “Straighten It Out” freestyle on his pivotal Corner Store Classic mixtape. His Barrel Brothers partner Torae has also worked with Pete several times.

Pete Rock Gives A Fantastic Update On The De La Soul Project He & DJ Premier Are Producing

Subscribe to AFH TV for several rare interviews with Rock, as well as a Pete and C.L. concert performance.

Last week, legendary producer Pete Rock revealed that he plans to release The Return Of The SP1200. Named after the iconic Emu Systems sampler, the compilation project will include beats that Pete says he made between 1990 and 1998, but never used. JayLib/Beat Junkies member J. Rocc will provide scratches to the tracks from the producer who has made instrumental albums since 2001’s Petestrumentals.

In that same announcement, Pete alluded to releasing a collaborative album with Brooklyn, New Yorker Skyzoo. S-K-Y has since confirmed that news, adding that the two are currently at work now.

Pete Rock Is Dropping An Album Of Unreleased Beats From The ’90s

In 2018, Skyzoo released In Celebration Of Us on his First Generation Rich imprint. That effort included his “Devil’s Pie” homage, “Baker’s Dozen,” featuring Raheem DeVaughn. He has previously partnered with producers including Apollo Brown (The Easy Truth), !llmind (Live From The Tape Deck), and 9th Wonder (Cloud 9: 3 Day High).

Skyzoo Discusses His New Album and the Changing Landscape of Brooklyn (Interview)

Besides his acclaimed work with C.L., Pete Rock has produced full projects for InI (Center Of Attention), Smif-n-Wessun (Monumental), and Smoke DZA (Don’t Smoke Rock). He last released Don’t Smoke Rock with DZA in 2015. In the last year, the producer worked with Kool G Rap & Spesh, Apathy, Westside Gunn, and Conway The Machine.

Previously, Sky has worked with C.L. Smooth and also dropped a “Straighten It Out” freestyle on his pivotal Corner Store Classic mixtape. His Barrel Brothers partner Torae has also worked with Pete several times.

Pete Rock Gives A Fantastic Update On The De La Soul Project He & DJ Premier Are Producing

Subscribe to AFH TV for several rare interviews with Rock, as well as a Pete and C.L. concert performance.

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Pete Rock Is Dropping An Album Of Unreleased Beats From The ’90s

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Legendary producer, rapper, and DJ Pete Rock helped cement a culture of Instrumental Hip-Hop releases. Since the first volume of Petestrumentals, the Mount Vernon, New Yorker helped shine a light on cohesive album-making without MCs on the track.

The first Petestrumentals, released in 2001, followed the 1990s where Pete Rock made some of his most iconic beats. This period includes work with Nas, Heavy D & The Boyz, Run-D.M.C., and Public Enemy, in addition to his group, Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth.

Pete Rock Gives A Fantastic Update On The De La Soul Project He & DJ Premier Are Producing

This week, Pete revealed that some of the beats from that very era are part of an upcoming instrumental release. P.R. revealed that the tracks are from between 1990 and 1998, and are all compositions that went unused. Additionally, Beat Junkies and JayLib member J. Rocc will provide scratches on the 2019 compilation. It will be dedicated to Pete’s longtime sampler, Return Of The SP1200.

In the same Instagram post, Pete revealed that he is producing an album for Brooklyn, New York veteran Skyzoo. Previously, outside of C.L. Smooth, Pete has produced full projects for InI, Smif-n-Wessun, and Smoke DZA. He last released Don’t Smoke Rock with DZA in 2015. In the last year, the producer worked with Kool G Rap & Spesh, Apathy, Westside Gunn, and Conway The Machine.

Do Remember When Pete Rock & Black Thought Breathed New Life Into Black Star (Audio)

Subscribe to AFH TV for several rare interviews with Rock, as well as a Pete and C.L. concert performance.

Legendary producer, rapper, and DJ Pete Rock helped cement a culture of Instrumental Hip-Hop releases. Since the first volume of Petestrumentals, the Mount Vernon, New Yorker helped shine a light on cohesive album-making without MCs on the track.

The first Petestrumentals, released in 2001, followed the 1990s where Pete Rock made some of his most iconic beats. This period includes work with Nas, Heavy D & The Boyz, Run-D.M.C., and Public Enemy, in addition to his group, Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth.

Pete Rock Gives A Fantastic Update On The De La Soul Project He & DJ Premier Are Producing

This week, Pete revealed that some of the beats from that very era are part of an upcoming instrumental release. P.R. revealed that the tracks are from between 1990 and 1998, and are all compositions that went unused. Additionally, Beat Junkies and JayLib member J. Rocc will provide scratches on the 2019 compilation. It will be dedicated to Pete’s longtime sampler, Return Of The SP1200.

In the same Instagram post, Pete revealed that he is producing an album for Brooklyn, New York veteran Skyzoo. Previously, outside of C.L. Smooth, Pete has produced full projects for InI, Smif-n-Wessun, and Smoke DZA. He last released Don’t Smoke Rock with DZA in 2015. In the last year, the producer worked with Kool G Rap & Spesh, Apathy, Westside Gunn, and Conway The Machine.

Do Remember When Pete Rock & Black Thought Breathed New Life Into Black Star (Audio)

Subscribe to AFH TV for several rare interviews with Rock, as well as a Pete and C.L. concert performance.

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