![]() Rapidly trading the lines (Nas): "I’ve got the guns"/(Damian): "I’ve got the Ganja"/(Nas): "And we can blaze it up on your block if you wanna” just raises the excitement level to a “Welcome to Jamrock” or “Nas Is Like,” but when the following “Tribes at War” creates a cinematic big picture of Africa crumbling while its people are unwillingly scattered across the globe, the album turns compelling. Actually, it all comes together in the album’s first few seconds as Marley and Nas loop a sample of Ethiopian jazzman Mulatu Astatke for “As We Enter”’s effective and infectious beat. Be sure to check it out now, and show some love to Distant Relatives in the comments below.The Nas and Damian Marley collaboration Distant Relatives came together as a way to earn money for schools in Africa, but before any corny “charity album” misconceptions get in the way, know that this is one purposeful monster and a conceptional bull's eye that fully supports its title. “Can you read thoughts? can you read palms? Can you predict the future? can you see storms, coming?” Today, the uncertainty explored on “Patience” rings all the more impactful, especially given the ongoing state of affairs. “We born not knowing, are we born knowing all? We growing wiser, are we just growing tall?” he raps. Kicking things off with the opening verse, Marley weaves a haunting and philosophical verse lined with wisdom. While Nasir Jones is one of hip-hop’s best rappers of all time, Damian Marley is not one to be outdone. One decade removed from its arrival, it feels appropriate to revisit the lead single “Patience,” a conscious and introspective track that has since amassed over one hundred and twenty-two million views on YouTube. Today marks the tenth anniversary of Nas and Damian Marley’s collaborative album Distant Relatives, a project that was well-received by fans and critics alike upon release. It’s cliche to say that time flies, but sometimes an album anniversary really does put things in perspective. ![]()
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