Nas Jazzes Up "Jarreau of Rap (Skatt Attack)" With Al Jarreau & Keyon Harrold

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The combination of jazz and hip hop makes for an exceptional track.

We hope you're ready for Nas's The Lost Tapes 2, because he's here to remind you why his name is almost always included on G.O.A.T. rappers lists. The album is set to hit the streets next Friday on July 19, and to set things off Nas has released his Eddie Cole-produced track, "Jarreau of Rap (Skatt Attack)." 

Iconic vocalist Al Jarreau passed away in 2017 at 77-years-old, but his impact on the global culture of music lives on. He was known as a prolific scat singer, and Nas uses the art's quickened style on his latest single. He even blends in Jarreau's vocals on the track along with the internationally recognized jazz artist Keyon Harrold.

By calling himself the "Jarreau of Rap," Nas is stating that not only is he one of the greatest, but there are also no others who can come close to his talents. His lyrical wordplay is enjoyable on this single, so give it a few listens and let us know if you're looking forward to The Lost Tapes 2.

Quotable Lyrics

Everybody's not gon’ get you but keep going
I be cruising 40,000 feet like I'm a boat
Doubting me they said I would have no longevity
Instead I'm steadily rapping these fundamentals
I assemble synthesis
Cuss so much that I’ve unadventurous
I've been uninterested
Living life is what matters
Chill I'm the humble bragger


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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.