Nas<\/strong> is the fifth face of CLASH 133.<\/p>\n When Nas came of age hip-hop was a young art form, a culture that existed on the fringes of mainstream pop culture. Fast forward three decades and Nas is a rap icon almost without peer, his work instantly identifiable on just about every continent.<\/p>\n Order your copy of CLASH 133\u00a0HERE<\/a>.<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n New album \u2018Light-Years\u2019 is a gift to the culture that bore him. Crafted alongside producer DJ Premier, the two align on a record that feels historic, a space for two all-out legends to create in an inspired, utterly free manner.<\/p>\n CLASH sits down with Nas for a very rare cover interview, and it finds the Queens icon in reflective mode. His new album honours graffiti writers and female rappers, aspects of hip-hop culture that are integral, but often overlooked. Going deep on his passion for the art, he re-affirms his creative commitments, admitting to periods of nostalgia while always remaining tethered to the moment, and the challenges that remain.<\/p>\n Is he puts it: \u201cI\u2019m still just an MC.\u201d<\/p>\n Order your copy of CLASH 133\u00a0HERE<\/a>.<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n \u2014<\/p>\n Words: Robin Murray<\/strong><\/p>\n Photography: T-bone Fletcher <\/strong><\/p>\n Fashion: Maurice Diallo<\/strong> <\/p>\n Creative Direction: Rob Meyers<\/strong> <\/p>\n Makeup: Marta Mariotti<\/strong> <\/p>\n With special thanks to\u00a0The Maritime Hotel NYC<\/span><\/a>.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n \n –\n <\/p>\n \n Join us on WeAre8, as we get under the skin of global cultural happenings. Follow Clash Magazine HERE<\/a> as we skip merrily between clubs, concerts, interviews and
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