When “Hip-hop Is Dead” by Nas dropped (2006), people were wondering why the last song is an acapella. The song had originally a beat by Wyldfyer, but it didn’t make the album because of difficulties in clearing the sample.
Nas - Hope (Original version)

Produced for Kool G Rap, Punchline (EMC), Verbal Threat, Ken Ring, Asa, Joniveli...
