Nas talks the Blues, "Cherry Wine", and why Life is Good.

 

Nasir Jones, better known as Nas, is an American rapper and actor. He is also the son of Jazz musician Olu Dara.  Nas is known as one of the best Hip Hop artists of all time.

 

In his Blues for Smoke interview, Nas talks about the importance of the Blues themes that emerge in his album, Life is Good.  He also reflects on the talent that was Amy Winehouse and discusses his collaboration with Winehouse for the song "Cherry Wine" from the Life is Good album.

 

Talent: Nas

Location: MOCA Los Angeles

Producers: Jeremy Berry and Eugenia Marshall

Director: Nikita Adams

Editor: Travon Brumfield

Camera: Stephen Pagano

 

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