Dr Michael Eric Dyson writes a book about Nas Dr Michael Eric Dyson writes a book about Nas

This sounds like a good read by Dr Dyson. Here’s the description of Born to Use Mics: Reading Nas’ Illmatic

From the moment then nineteen-year-old Nasir “Nas” Jones began recording tracks for his debut album the hip-hop world was forever changed. Released in 1994, Illmatic, was hailed as a masterpiece and is one of the most influential albums in hip-hop history. In Born to Use Mics, Michael Eric Dyson and Sohail Daulatzai have brought together the brightest minds to reflect upon and engage one of the most incisive sets of songs ever laid down on wax.

I’m excited about this book and think that it was geared perfectly for the now older Nas demographic. The book will hit the shelves December 28 but you can preorder it at Amazon for only $12…

Throwback bonus: Nas “It Ain’t Hard To Tell”