Nas Names The “Most Overlooked” Rap Great: “Before Rakim Or LL – He Ruled”

Written By Cyrus Langhorne

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New York rap veteran Nas is out here putting some respect on MC Shan‘s name. The hip-hop pioneer has saluted Shan for helping pave the way for artists like himself.

Last night, Nasir Jones went to Instagram to speak up on Shan’s greatness.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BbtBMkDldcT/

https://www.instagram.com/p/BbtCeb4F4Hz/

Over the weekend, Nas reflected on the impact late hip-hop radio deejay Mr. Magic had on him.

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bbr64JzFrwm/

Prior to dying October 2009 from a heart attack, Magic made a name for himself in the hip-hop radio scene.

Mr. Magic, born John Rivas, was the first host on commercial radio to devote a program exclusively to rap when his “Rap Attack” began broadcasting on WBLS-FM in New York in April 1983. Disco and funk were then fading, and rap was emerging as a rebellious new art form in the streets, housing projects and parks of New York City. (New York Times)

A few weeks ago, Nas shared his own stash of never-before-seen hip-hop pics.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BaJstXVlNqX/?taken-by=nas

https://www.instagram.com/p/BaFqoAOlBtT/?taken-by=nas

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Written by Cyrus Langhorne

SOHH.com Writer. When I'm not covering hip-hop news and announcements, I'm deep into an Audible book and eating veggies.

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