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The story behind "Nas Album Done" is a mix of marketing brilliance, a tribute to hip-hop cinema, and a legendary artist reclaiming his throne. 1. The Marketing "Genius"

The video features Louie Rankin reprising his role as "Ox," the legendary Jamaican don from Belly .

Despite the track's title, the "done" album didn't actually arrive immediately. It took nearly two more years before Nas finally released his 11th solo project, , in June 2018. The excitement generated by the Khaled collaboration sustained fans through that wait, cementing "Nas Album Done" as a pivotal moment in his late-career resurgence. Experience the cinematic scale of the collaboration here: DJ Khaled - Nas Album Done ft. Nas DJKhaledVEVO YouTube• Sep 9, 2016

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