About This Album

Light-Years is the long-awaited collaborative studio album by Nas and legendary producer DJ Premier, released December 12, 2025 via Mass Appeal — the final album in Mass Appeal's Legend Has It... series. Entirely produced by DJ Premier and laced with his signature scratch hooks, the album is Nas's ode to hip-hop culture, featuring a third installment of "N.Y. State of Mind," a tribute to graffiti artists on "Writers," and a guest appearance from AZ on "My Story Your Story." 15 tracks.

About This Pressing

Limited Edition Sunrise/Sunset Red Colored Vinyl 2LP with alternate artwork, housed in a gatefold sleeve with printed insert. Mass Appeal, 2026.

Technical Specifications

Format: 2LP Sunrise Red Colored Vinyl (Gatefold + Insert + Alternate Cover — 15 tracks)  │  Label: Mass Appeal (2026)  │  Producer: DJ Premier

Tracklist

Side A
My Life Is Real
GiT Ready
N.Y. State of Mind Pt. 3
Welcome to the Underground

Side B
Madman
Pause Tapes
Writers
Sons (Young Kings)

Side C
It's Time (with Steve Miller Band)
Nasty Esco Nasir
My Story Your Story (feat. AZ)
Bouquet (To the Ladies)

Side D
Junkie
Shine Together
3rd Childhood