New York rapper Nas isn’t just putting out new music. The hip-hop heavyweight has decided to up his “Ultra Black” release by announcing it comes off his new King’s Disease studio album.

Nas’ Ultra Black and Album Announcement

Heading into Friday, Nasir Jones and producer Hit-Boy hit the green light on dropping their new “Ultra Black” anthem. The song is the first official single from Nasty Nas’ newly announced King’s Disease.

Nas has announced a new album. It’s called King’s Disease, and it’s set to arrive next Friday (August 21). He shared a track from the record which features Hit-Boy. Nas’ most recent album was last year’s The Lost Tapes 2, which followed 2018’s Nasir. Earlier this year, he joined Public Enemy, Questlove, YG, and more for a remix of “Fight the Power” at this year’s BET Awards. He also appeared on the PBS series Poetry in America, where he discussed Walt Whitman. (Pitchfork)

Nas’ Ultra Black and Album King’s Disease.

Hit-Boy also went to his Twitter page to announce Nas’ new album.

High-Key Details

There is already speculation about Nas possibly having a new collaboration with music icon Dr. Dre set for the album.

The upcoming project is set to feature 14 tracks with an additional bonus cut and follows the rapper’s Kanye West-executive produced album Nasir from 2018. Nas was also recently spotted cooking in the studio with Dr. Dre, although it remains unconfirmed if their newest collab will appear on King’s Disease. (HYPEBEAST)

Wait, There’s More

This past Monday, Nasir and producer Hit-Boy both went to their social media pages to make a massive announcement. Barring any setbacks, fans can look forward to their new music arriving in mid-August.

“8.21 ?? #HitBoyOnTheBeats” -Nas’ Instagram

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8.21 ?? #HitBoyOnTheBeats

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“8.21! ? @Nas” -Hit-Boy

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8.21! ? @Nas

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Nas and Hit-Boy’s new music announced.

Before You Go

The huge announcement sparked a massive amount of co-signs. Everyone from Detroit rapper Big Sean to longtime Nas producer Salaam Remi celebrated the news in Mr. Jones’ Instagram comments section.

“??” -Lloyd Banks

“???” -Destiny Jones

“??” -Big Sean

“???” -Hit-Boy

“??????” -Salaam Remi

“???????” -Devin the Dude

“Let’s go!!!” -Fashawn

The news even inspired DJ Khaled to repost Nas’ announcement to his IG page.

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????? @nas ・・・ 8.21 ?? #HitBoyOnTheBeats @hitboy

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Khaled previously linked up with Nasir Jones for their “Nas Album Done” song.

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SUNDAY FLASHBACK off DJ Khaled Major ? ALBUM! NAS WIT LEGENDARY CLOTH TALK #Repost @officialgthh ・・・ ‘'m assistin' to push the culture forward To all my ghost supporters, go support us Like a local black-owned grocery store ‘Cause in the hood shit ain't passed down through blood It's a dub on that, we get government aid Spend it at they stores, puttin' they kids through college We need balance so we can lease and own deeds in our projects So I'm askin' Gs to go in their pockets The racial economic inequality, let's try to solve it’ – #Nas ✍?? #StudyThat . Song: @djkhaled x @nas – Nas Album Done ? #GotThatHipHop #DJKhaled @wethebestmusic @epicrecords @rocnation

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