In a recent interview with MTV News, Nas spoke about his new album Life Is Good, saying it’s one of the more focused albums he’s ever released. Read more after the jump!!

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He says producer Salaam Remi, who worked with him on the album, and collaborated with him in the past on hits such as “Made You Look” and “You Know My Style,” compares Life Is Good to Amy Winehouse’s Back To Black and The Fugees’ The Score, two classic LPs that Remi contributed production to as well.

Nas also explains his nervousness leading up to the mastering of the album, though he sounds confident in its final content. This is definitely one of the most anticipated rap releases of the year.

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