Nas Performs "N.Y. State Of Mind" On Jimmy Fallon

Nas returns to "Late Night With Jimmy Fallon" to perform "N.Y. State Of Mind" with The Roots.

BYPatrick Lyons
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Although Nas hasn't released new music since 2012's Life Is Good, 2014 has been exceptionally kind to him, seeing a documentary, tour, guest spots and TV appearances added to his already-lengthy resume. The bulk of that is due to an extended 20th birthday party for his landmark debut, Illmatic (seriously, this thing has gone on for months), which continued last night on "Late Night With Jimmy Fallon."

Having already visited the program earlier this year with Q-Tip to perform "One Love," Nasir Jones returned last night to do "N.Y. State Of Mind" with The Roots.

Watch the performance above (skip to the 8 minute mark). 

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<b>Feature Writer</b> Ever since he borrowed a copy of "Speakerboxxx/The Love Below" from his local library, Patrick's love affair with hip-hop has been on an extended honeymoon phase. He now contributes features to HNHH, hoping to share his knowledge and passion with this site's broad audience. <strong>Favorite Hip Hop Artists:</strong> André 3000, Danny Brown, Kanye, Weezy, Gucci Mane, Action Bronson, MF DOOM, Ghostface Killah <strong>Favorite Producers:</strong> Lex Luger, Kanye (again), RZA, Young Chop, Madlib, J Dilla, Hudson Mohawke