A surprise collaboration between two titans of reggae and hip-hop, "Distant Relatives" features Nas alongside Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley, blending conscious rap with dancehall rhythms. The album was recorded over 18 months in various locations, including Jamaica, Miami, and New York.
- The album was produced entirely by Damian Marley and his brothers Stephen and Darren Marley, known collectively as Brothers By Blood.
- "Distant Relatives" debuted at number five on the Billboard 200 chart, selling over 77,000 copies in its first week.
- The project was conceived after Nas and Damian Marley collaborated on the song "Road to Zion" for Marley's 2007 album "Welcome to Jamrock".
Nas is a rapper from Queensbridge, New York City, known for his intricate lyricism and storytelling. "Distant Relatives" was released in 2010, during a period of prolific output for the artist following his 2008 album "Untitled.".
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