What's In A Name???
Filed under: Music Minute
It seems Nas has caved in to the big man.
The rapper's new album was set to be released under the title N—-r, which cause a lot of debate and uproar when it was announced last year.
Now, a rep for Dej Jam is confirming that Nas has changed the much talked about title.
The new name?
It'll just be titled Nas.
The original name caused such a stir that large companies were threatening not to sell the CD in their stores.
Island Def Jam Group Chair, Antonio "L.A." Reid, is denying reports, though, that the name change had anything to do with him or pressure from the label.
Reid says, "We stand firmly behind and beside our artists with pride and with pleasure. Anything Nas wants to do, I completely stand beside him."
But in a recent interview just last week, Nas admitted that he was once again facing pressure from the high execs.
He says, "Everybody is trying to stop the title…. Record stores are gonna have a problem in this day and time selling a record with that title. Who knows what's gonna turn out and be on that title? Who knows what that title will be?"
And in a new statement, Nas adds, "It's important to me that this album gets to the fans. It’s been a long time coming. I want my fans to know that, creatively and lyrically, they can expect the same content and the same messages. It's that important. The streets have been waiting for this for a long time. The people will always know what the real title of this album is and what to call it."
The album currently titled Nas, for now, is set to be released in sores on July 1st.
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He sucks!! Music sucks to…never liked him.
What ever he is still sexxxxy
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The Cd will be sold in SORES? Eeewww
Would it have really been appropriate either way?
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He should look up what the word means and the history behind it. Ignorance!
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IF IT WASN'T TRUE THEN WHY WOULD HE CARE?
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Give me a fucking break! We live in a society where rich white kids use the N word because it makes them cool. Everybody wants a ghetto pass but they won't let Nas release an album with that name??? There are books with that name…the music industry sucks, what a bunch of hypocrites!
He should be allowed to call it whatever he wants. Its his album! People get offended by everything now adays. People need to chill its just an album title! So stupid!!!
I take that back. After I sent the comment; the other appeared.
Perez that's real sneaky.
He bowed down to the pressure, he wants his album to sell. what do you expect $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ talks always!!!!!!!!!!!!
i think i heard one of his songs a while back….can't remember it. all i remember is it sucked.
Nas your so stupid..great way to try and set back blacks forty years big Dumba$$….I agree with joyce he needs to re-read his history books and realize that word in no shape or form should be commercialized and glorified. Nas just for thinking that title for the album would be good or contraversial you sir are A Ni@@er
He performed at UCSB's Xtravaganza on Sunday and was absolutely phenomenal. Even on Sunday he was plugging the album by the original title. I think for him, it's a means of uniting all races. That's what I got from his explanation. It didn't seem to be a means of merely dropping the n word to cause controversy. Anyway, yeah he was fantastic. I'm more of a Jay-Z kid most of the time but he's a hell of a performer.
Who cares. Please checked out his photos on"W e a l t h yR o m a n c e.c o m. What kind of relationshiiip ishe looooking for on that sitee?
Isn't it deF Jam? Get your facts straight.
That's a shame to hear. He should not be thinking of who is going to sell it rather than sending out a strong and inspirational message.
He is not setting anyone back. He is stirring the pot and getting people to talk and THINK. He is moving forward and thinking a head.
We should all take heed and do the same.
Even though Saul Williams got away with it? Oh thats right he didn't release it via a record label. Niggytardust!!!!
Who cares? What happen to your Shania Twain thread? Deleted it because you were getting to much slack?
That's probably a wise decision. Any album would be better remembered for its creative content, rather than its controversial title. If it's OK for one to say it, it would ergo be OK for all to say it. Hypocrisy = double standard.
People say Nas sucks cause his rap is different…….. you have to be a deep thinker to feel Nas' music. Its not that typical Soulja Boy, Laffy Taffy, BULL. If you like social, concisous, and political rap, you'll like Nas.
And to Joyce, I'm sure he knows what the "definition" of the word is. However, for most Blacks its sooooooooo much more than a definition.
If he's a cowars for changing the name, how come you're censoring the word as weel?
Is he living 100 years ago in the music industry? Forward artists release online, build a buzz and then sell "CDs" or files. If he called a song "N" (the whole word) and said something actually transformational that will further empower taking back this word AND then when he did sell the actual CD people would buy it as a pop-culture collectible. Everyone knows CDs don't sell anymore and music industry people DO NOT call the shots anymore. This one would if marketed right. He is showing he is not strong enough to stand up to the industry, lead a transformational movement and that he does know how to see a golden egg in all that he laid. That's a shame. But if I were a musician or a music industry person I would jump on this;-) Actually…I am one of these so um..
cant wait for this album to drop, usually when people say they dont like him it's because they dont like conscious music..and that's ok..but you can never deny this mans talent.
I don't know why people get offended by the word, it doesn't mean anything..only if you allow it. I'm black..if u wanna call me the "n word" I don't give a damn because I know what it means. By people giving that word meaning it becomes more powerful than it is.
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All rappers need to get the fuck of the radio and tv..It is soooo awful..Nas has always been trash..But he thinks he is some sort of musical genius…haha
N.A.S. - Niggas Against Society… he's still going along with his message — I love him… who cares what the name of the album is… and who cares if record stores wont carry it? a) since when do they dictate the music, and b) who still buys music at record stores anymore… WILL be copping on July 1 yay
It always cracks me up when journalists, commentators, and gossip rags use terms like "the 'N' word" and "n****r."
Hey, 'tards, every time you use those terms, the person reading it automatically applies the ACTUAL WORD in their minds. You're not helping anything; you're just flaunting your self-absorbed "enlightenment."
What's even funnier is that, the more institutions use terms like "the 'N' word," the term itself becomes the same as the word it's meant to replace.
Sheer idiocy. If Nas was wise and really wanted to make a point, he'd re-title his CD "The 'N' Word." THAT would be high-larious!
By the way, I've decided that the "N" word will now stand for "narcoleptic." After all, narcoleptics NEVER get insulted. Why should racists hog all the "'N' word" fun???
He gets the nigga please award.
What ever happened to freedom of speech??
Freedom of speech doesn't sell, just Music company cookie cutters do.
And yes most of the rappers are popped from the cookie cutter and told what to say and how to act
Sad….
His birth name is Nasir. Think about the commentary you stupid shits. What a shame he was forced to change it.
god look at nas he looks so fucking sexy…mmhmm ready for rock the bells–rock my bells
You people don't realize that he's under a major label, regardless of his longevity with his label, he still has to abide by the contracts he signs. Also this man is one of best rappers EVER!!! (BIG UPS TO QUEENS - REPPIN' SOUTH JAMAICA), and he has a large fan base, and what kind of artist are you if you have no outlet to sell you art work? So it's an understandable move to change the title. No one stopped and said to themselves "hey maybe he has a specific message about the N word in one of his songs". Don't be so quick to call someone else ignorant, when they are one of the most highly respected, and prolific rappers of our time!!!
i thought blacks were the only ones allowed to use the 'n' word….. i must hear it 1,000 times a day
WAIT, WHAT DID THE SHANIA POST SAY that everyone is complaining Perez took down??? I am dying to know what it said??? Please??? Someone help me out???
translation: if nobody buys my record I don't get paid.
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YOU PEOPLE ARE SO FUCKIN STUPID. NAS IS ONE OF THE ONLY RAPPERS OUT TODAY THAT ACTUALLY HAVE A MESSAGE!!!!!!!!!!!! NOT ONLY IS HE ONE OF THE BEST LYRICISTS, BUT HIS MUSIC MEANS SOMETHING. IT SPEAKS TO PEOPLE AND IT IS ABOUT SOMETHING OTHER THAN MONEY AND WOMEN. TO ALL YOU IDIOTS WHO DON'T UNDERSTAND WHAT HE WAS TRYING TO DO WITH THIS ALBUM ARE FUCKIN STUPID. EVERYONE WANTS TO USE THE WORD "NIGGA" WHITE KIDS IN THE SUBURBS, EVERYONE. YET WHEN HE WANTS TO PUT IT OUT TO CALL ATTENTION TO THE FACT THAT EVERYONE IS USING THE WORD, YOU IDIOTS JUDGE.
REMEMBER- NAS ALWAYS HAS A MESSAGE. NAS IS A POET AND HIS LYRICS ARE AMAZING. LISTEN TO ILLMATIC AND IT WAS WRITTEN. HE IS AN AMAZING POET.
TO ANYONE WHO IS TALKING SHIT ABOUT NAS AS A RAPPER GO LISTEN TO YOUR WACK DOWN SOUTH SHIT ABOUT BITCHES AND MONEY WHILE I GO PUMP MY NAS CD IN AND HAVE STORIES TOLD TO ME.
in sTores right? spell check perezito!
Re: YOU PEOPLE ARE SO STUPID IF YOU DONT GET NAS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! – PREACH ON, PREACH ON!!!!! YOUR COMMENT IS DEAD ON! I CAN'T WAIT UNTIL HIS ALBUM COMES OUT, IT'S GONNA BE FIYAH!
Re: anon –
THAT MUTT WAS BANGING SOME FRENCH BITCH THAT WORKED FOR THEM! PEREZ HAD HER NAME AND EVERYTHING. YOU KNOW MUTT MUST OF GOT 2 PEREZ & SCARED THE SHIT OUT OF HIM.
That's classy.
People of color really need to step up to the plate ,,, once and for all quit using the N word in anything that they do. When this happens, then hopefully the N word will just go away and no one will be offended. ( Only in a perfect world )
actually its untitled as of now go here for the real story
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Why does that word bother people when a lot of black people use it as a term of endearment for each other?
Re: Joyce – Of coRe: SassyCat – If any of you guys listened to any of the songs off the album. You would understand in what context he was using the word. He wasnt making that the title because it sounds good. He wanted to show people how that word is a part of history and how it affects us as a culture.
Title changed to "Homo" with an exclusive shot of Kelis' dong.
Why would he name his album NascaR? And even if he did what's the big damn deal. So he's a fan of stock car racing. Ohhhh. I think he should have named it shitty music.
Re: Lets keep it real –
LET'S KEEP IT REAL. IF YOUR NOT BLACK AND YOU SAY THAT WORD IT'S LOWER THAN LOW. BUT ALL THE YOUNG FANS HE HAS AROUND THE WORLD OF EVERY COLOR WILL BE MISSING THE POINT. DON'T YOU THINK IT WILL JUST ENCOURAGE THEM TO USE IT? (NOW THAT'S A REAL PROBLEM)
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i love the little romeo and juliet shout out in that perez ;D
#45, ooh, thanks!!! But how screwed up is that??? He looks like a mutt, is married to a BEAUTIFUL babe, and then screws around?? I thought the official story was that HE is leaving HER, which was a huge surprise / shock to her?? But if he was screwing a french broad, it would make more sense that SHE found out / walked in on them and it is HER who is doing the leaving??
Anyway, thanks for the info., and PEREZ REALLY ROCKS for getting all the dirt.
WE LOVE YOU PEREZZERS!!!!!
This is why some ignorant white (or any other race) people think it is acceptable to use that word!
how can u belittle yourself and your heritage so much as to put it as ur CD title!?
or has he forgotten what struggle his ancestors had to go through and what pain they endured?
… pathetic!
N*GGER MEANS IGNORANT PERSON
YOU RACISTS USE WORD "N*GGER" TO CALL BLACK PEOPLE
NAS USED IT TO WAKE UP THE HIPHOP COMMUNITY BECAUSE PEOPLE DONT KNOW WHAT IT MEANS
MOST OF YOU ARE N*GGERS YOURSELVES CUZ YOUR IGNORANT
D.J. BROTHERSON FROM WINNIPEG MANITOBA CANADA SAID IT
Has nay of you noticed that the word might actually be his name?
He is called NASIR…when i saw the N___R thats what i thought about…
the fact that most people thought it was derogatory just shows us how racism is still alive and kicking….
NO HE WAS GOING TO CALL IT N*GGER, READ ABOUT IT BEFORE YOU TALK ABOUT NOTHING YOU KNOW ABOUT
HIS ALBUM WAS GOING TO BE CALLED "N*GGER" NOT HIS NAME NASIR, WHY WOULD THEY COVER IT UP? WHY WOULD HE COVER HIS NAME ON HIS OWN CD? WHY? HE'S NOT SETTING BACK OUR RACE BY TITLING HIS CD N*GGER. ONLY YOU IGNORANT PEOPLE ARE OFFENDED/CONFUSED CUZ YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND A DAMN THING ABOUT NAS OR HIS MUSIC. DON'T COMMENT IF YOU DO NOT KNOW WHAT YOU'RE TALKING ABOUT. NAS IS NOT SOULJA BOY, NAS IS NOT 50 CENT, NAS IS KNOWLEDGE
Re: SassyCat – You're a retard
Re: Rappers Need to go away – You're just a hater
Perez I love you but… NAS himself recently stated that the album title will be "untitled"
Re: MisterReview.com – LMAO!
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