Nas Returns to Represent
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Today, YouTube Nation sits down with legendary hip hop artist Nas to discuss the making of his latest music video for "Represent," an influential track off the classic album Illmatic.
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In celebration of the 20th Anniversary of his seminal debut album Illmatic, Nas held a contest inviting fans to collaborate and produce the official music video for "Represent," an influential track off of the classic release. This is the first video ever made for the track and was shot at the YouTube Space Los Angeles.
One winner, Brian Katz was chosen, and invited to collaborate alongside Nas and Mass Appeal's own Jason Goldwatch, who helped bring his video vision to life. Inspired by the song's beat, produced by DJ Premier which incorporates samples from the soundtrack of the classic 1924 silent film The Thief of Bagdad, Brian drew parallel lines between the film's protagonist and Nas' own life.
Nas' seminal debut album, Illmatic, has been released as a special 20th Anniversary Edition, titled Illmatic XX, available now on 2-CDs and 1-LP vinyl via Sony Music Entertainment's Legacy Recordings. This exclusive collection features several rare remixes, unreleased demos and freestyles to commemorate the anniversary.
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Featured in this show:
Nas - The World Is Yours http://goo.gl/ezxPVM
By NasVEVO: http://youtube.com/NasVEVO
Nas "Represent" - Behind The Scenes http://goo.gl/gLoHKO
By massappeal: http://youtube.com/massappeal
The Thief of Bagdad (1924) [HD] http://goo.gl/f5MAFZ
By Fortune Cookie: http://youtube.com/fortunecookied
Nas "Represent" - Official Video http://goo.gl/eJSvkV
By massappeal: http://youtube.com/massappeal
The Notorious B.I.G. - "Warning" http://goo.gl/F9kZdx
By The Notorious B.I.G.: http://youtube.com/NotoriousBIG
Beastie Boys - Shadrach (Abstract Impressionist Version) http://goo.gl/J7uyZo
By emimusic: http://youtube.com/emimusic
Beastie Boys - Sabotage http://goo.gl/zbfnyt
By emimusic: http://youtube.com/emimusic
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