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Nas has released his new album Magic 3, and features a fiery collaboration with Lil Wayne on a track called “Never Die.” The New Orleans emcee is the album's only feature.
Nas and Lil Wayne are two of the most iconic and influential rappers of all time. Both have been praised for their lyrical skills, storytelling abilities and longevity in the music industry. The song was produced by Hit-Boy and features a sample of Smokey Robinson's “Who's Lovin' You”.
The song is a hard-hitting piece about the longevity of rappers and staying power in the rap game. Nas and Lil Wayne trade verses about their past accomplishments and their plans for the future. They also address the criticism they have faced over the years.
The song has been praised by critics and fans alike. It has been described as a “masterpiece” and a “classic”. The collaboration between Nas and Lil Wayne is a testament to their status as two of the greatest rappers of all time.
This is the third time Nash and Lil Wayne have collaborated. They previously worked together on the songs “My Generation” from Nas and Damian Marley's 2010 album, Distant relativesand the outro of Lil Wayne's 2011 album, Carter IV.
Earlier in the week Nas announced with his release Magic 3 this will be the last installment in the Magic series and the end of his collaboration with producer Hit-Boy.
“I want to thank everyone who took this ride with @hitboy & I,” Nas wrote on social media. “It was nothing short of Magical!”
Soon after, Hit-Boy confirmed it would be their last drop, writing, “Nas drops his final Hit-Boy-produced album at 50 years this Thursday. Magic 3 [crying emoji, three magic wand emojis]. Those are tears of joy btw. thank you to everyone who listened and supported the movement.”
The superduo released six albums in four years, creating one of the most historic songs in Hip-Hop history, along with a 2020 Grammy win for Best Rap Album for King's disease.