ASAP Nast: “Lords Never Worry” Named For Harlem Gang [Video]

A$AP Ant & A$AP Nast sat down with VladTV to discuss their upcoming album L.O.R.D.S., and the origin of its title. Ant admitted that he doesn’t know exactly what the title stands for, but that it was a play on the title of their first mixtape, Lords Never Worry. A$AP Nast then breaks down the gang’s heavy presence in Harlem in the 1990s and their overall mentality of being “lords” of the game.

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Sevn Thomas – Hidden Hand [EP]

Sevn Thomas is a 22-year old producer/songwriter from Toronto’s rich beat scene who is also signed to Boi-1da’s production imprint. He has placements on the Mobb Deep album that just dropped, Skeme’s Inglewood LP, along with Ben Stevenson, Down With Webster, Kelly Rowland and more. The Hidden Hand EP is a 13-track beat tape (with a bonus cut on Bandcamp) and the first body of work he’s releasing. It features co-production from Jordan Evans (“Pound Cake”, “Not Afraid”, Sean Leon, etc.) and Prezident Jeff. HIDDEN HAND [EP] by Sevn Thomas via

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NahRight & UpNorthTrips – #Illmatic20 [Mixtape]

Featuring contributions from Al-Doe, Mr. Muthafuckin’ eXquire, Troy Ave, Bodega Bamz, YC The Cynic, Denzil Porter, Smoke DZA, Doley Bernays, Timeless Truth, Euro League, Pete from Bitches Is Crazy, The Incomparable Shakespeare and SHIRT, this project is as much a showcase of the homegrown talent that has been reinvigorating the NY Rap scene over the last couple of years as it is a thank you letter to Nasir Jones. And really, what higher praise is there than that which comes from a generation of artists that cite you as a direct influence?

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