Nas Announces Damian Marley Album

Nas andDamian Marley have announced details of their album Nassaid: “As an American, we have so much even in a so-called recession that a neighbourhood like Queensbridge or Red Hook is Beverly Hills compared to the way people are living in Nigeria, Sierra Leone and Ghana."

"So obviously if we making records with that theme, there's gonna be things I want to build on. I think Africa has a lot to teach us."

Distant Relatives will be released in late June. The pair previously worked together on Road To Zion a track on Marley’s album Welcome To Jamrock.

Nas and Damian will headline the massive Rock The Bells tour in the US. Also on the hip hop show this year are KRS-One, Common, RZA, Big Boi and The Roots.