Nas ft. Lauryn Hill VS Nas ft. Marsha

[petra]

Nas ft. Marsha Ambrosious - If I Ruled The World ‘09

In 1996, Nas dropped If I Ruled the World (Imagine That), the Lauryn Hill-featuring This Was Written single that became the now-legendary rapper’s first mainstream hit.  With Nas’ current stature in the game, the song’s premise no longer requires such a stretch of the imagination, but still, there’s never a bad time to resurrect a hip-hop classic.  Thus, the emcee’s joined forces with Smirnoff to kick off the popular vodka brand’s second annual Signature Mix Series with If I Ruled the World 09, a modern day revamp that serves as a lyrical sequel to the original.  Floetry alumnus Marsha Ambrosius contributes a soulful bridge as well as tackling the Fugees icon’s hook, while Son’s of Light reinterprets Trackmasters Ent. and Rashad Smith‘s production, serving up a synth-centric beat featuring scratches by turntablist Brian Delaney. Coming up in the Signature Mix series are Buckshot and Kardinal Offishall‘s revamp of I Got Cha Opin, and a Funky for You update by Nice & Smooth and Pac Div.

Nas ft. Marsha Ambrosious - If I Ruled The World ‘09
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which one do you like better, share you thoughts

[haitiansensation]

thanks for posting this. im a huge nas fan and i really like this new song. but in my opinion, the orignial is a classic and is much better lyrically. the only problem i have with the new one is the beat.

btw, do you know if this is going on his new album or if hes actually workin on a new album?

[aaktt]

no, it's for the second annual Smirnoff Signature Mix Series
his new album will be recorded together with Damian Marley

[haitiansensation]

if hes doing a whole album with a marley, hes bound to run into lauryn atleast once. hopefully another collabo....