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Hip-hop history was made in Bristol, UK, when DJ Premier finally confirmed what fans have waited more than 30 years to hear: the official release date for his long-rumored collaboration album with Nas. During his tour stop, the legendary producer took to the turntables, dropped Nas’s classic “Represent” from Illmatic, and delivered the announcement that sent shockwaves through the crowd — the album will arrive Friday, December 12th.
For decades, whispers of a Premier–Nas joint project have circulated throughout the culture, fueled by their undeniable chemistry on tracks like “N.Y. State of Mind,” “Represent,” and “Memory Lane.” Many hardcore fans have considered a full-length album between the two not just a dream, but one of the last holy grails of East Coast hip-hop.
As “Represent” blared through the venue, Premier let the beat ride before speaking directly to the audience, revealing the long-anticipated date. The packed Bristol crowd erupted, fully aware they were witnessing a historic moment — the official confirmation of a project hip-hop purists have demanded since the early ’90s.
This announcement cements 2025 as a monumental year for the culture. With Nas already on a remarkable feature run and DJ Premier continuing to tour and celebrate his legacy, the timing feels perfect. What began as decades of speculation has now become reality.
December 12th will mark the arrival of a generational event — the meeting of two titans in their purest form, delivering the sound and spirit that shaped an era. For the fans who waited patiently, argued passionately, and never gave up hope, the payoff is finally here.
NAS x DJ PREMIER
— Kurrco (@Kurrco) November 20, 2025
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