Labels & Collectives
14 entries in the Nas compendium.
Labels & Collectives — Era Chart
Columbia RecordsThe label that released Nas's *The Lost Tapes* in 2002, capitalizing on his artistic comebMass AppealThe lens that sharpens hip-hop’s past, present, and future—one story at a time.Def Jam RecordingsThe label that released Nas's 'It Was Written', 'Nastradamus', and 'Stillmatic'.Ill Will EntertainmentThe vanity imprint where lyrical genius claimed creative sovereignty — but the master tapeNative TonguesThe loose-knit brotherhood that swapped street tales for jazz loops, Afrocentric pride, anRoc-A-Fella RecordsThe label that Nas called out on "Da Bridge 2001" — specifically naming Memphis Bleek, DamIll Will RecordsA label born from friendship and loss, carrying the name of Willie "Ill Will" Graham.Bad Boy RecordsThe label that defined an era of East Coast hip-hop.Death Row RecordsThe label that made over $100 million annually at its peak.Aftermath EntertainmentWhere Dre's Midas touch turns raw talent into rap royalty.Shady RecordsThe source does not provide any tagline for Shady Records or Aftermath Entertainment.Main SourceThree brothers from the boroughs who built the sonic DNA of a generation of East Coast rapThe FirmWhere the verse came first and the business came last.Rawkus RecordsGrit, groove, and zero apologies—the last true independent voice of the East.
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