Reading: Nas / The Roots review – NY rap legend is in a nostalgic state of mind

As I read about Nas' performance at the Roots Picnic festival and his reminiscences about his first visit to London, I felt a wave of excitement wash over me. Growing up in Shrewsbury during the 90s, Nas was one of my favorite rap legends - his gritty classics still hold a special place in my heart. As I sat reading this article, listening to my ginger cat Archimedes purr softly in the background, I couldn't help but feel a twinge of nostalgia for a time when I was just discovering my love for m

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