From time to time, we always seem to lose hope. And that pretty much goes for everything in life. As far as hip-hop standards go, I’ve been feeling a bit hopeless for this diluted industry, but every now and then, something happens to you that restores your faith in humanity. It might be the little old lady that waited for you to walk across the street to hold the door for you. Or maybe, it’s seeing someone give a $100 tip to a college student in need of some financial freedom. Either way, we all know that feeling.

Over the past week, this video has surfaced for the entire internet to view. And what it contains, is a preview of what may make you cry of happiness; a collaboration record with J. Dilla and Nas. And yes, I said J. Dilla. After Mass Appeal talked it up with Run the Jewels, Nas decide to use the platform to release his first snippet of the very epic song.

Peep the video above, and make you spread the word that hip-hop is in fact STILL ALIVE.

Love, Joey.