02/15/07 - Kanye West, Nas, KRS-One Record Track For Nike's Air Force 1

J-Banks · 02-15-2007, 05:32 PM

Kanye West, Nas and KRS-One have banded together to help celebrate the 25th anniversary of Nike's Air Force 1 (AF1) sneaker.

The Rick Rubin produced track, "Better Than I've Ever Been," was recorded to pay homage to the perseverance of the AF1 and the community that has championed it.

Twenty-five years ago Nike released the Air Force 1 to satisfy the demands of the most uncompromising and forceful players in the game of basketball. In 1982, the Air Force 1 became the first basketball shoe to feature Nike Air technology. The comfort and protective qualities of the AF1 changed the game forever and created a platform that launched Nike's long-running legacy in performance basketball.

Embraced and revered by the basketball community, the Air Force 1's impact was felt way beyond its hard court roots. The shoe was also embraced by the urban culture, which was quickly becoming as much of a staple off the court as it was on. The urban street culture that gave birth to this music scene is the same culture that has supported the Air Force 1 from its inception. In 2006, Nike commemorated the Air Force 1's 25th anniversary.

In addition to the commemorative track, a remix by DJ Premier and featuring the addition of Rakim, titled "Classic (Better Than I've Ever Been DJ Premier Remix)," has been created.

The two tracks will be sold individually through iTunes, with all NIKE and artist proceeds from the sale of the track going to the Nike Youth Sport for Change Fund to support youth programs that use sport as a catalyst for change.

The fund will be administered by Charities Aid Foundation America. For more information, visit CafAmerica.org).

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Braza · 02-15-2007, 07:18 PM

propzzzz....

Zhiwai · 02-15-2007, 07:25 PM

Props on the info

BallerV24 · 02-15-2007, 07:27 PM

kind of like the Nelly song? haha, wuts KRS-One doin with this.

Magic Da Hooligan · 02-15-2007, 08:33 PM

^HELL NAW it Ain't No Nelly shit...it's called "Classic (Nike AF1 Remix)" & It leaked bout a week ago...U niggaz is slow...BTW ALL 4 of dem Niggaz Killed it...tha track sounds like "Ol' Skool Meets New School" type joint...Nice shit

Doc Glokk · 02-15-2007, 08:47 PM

dope song...especially the remix wit rakim

Why Ban Steve? · 02-15-2007, 11:22 PM

Sounds hot cause Kanye and Nas are on it, but KRS-One fucking ruins it. His old ugly ass needs to retire (no homo)

MC B STREETZ · 02-15-2007, 11:31 PM

krs-one is the only good rapper in that song fuck kanye & nas

CHOSEN ONE · 02-16-2007, 12:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Braza Kid

propzzzz....

YEAH ITS GONNA BE HOT

ChUcK C · 02-16-2007, 04:09 PM

kk propz,kinda old newz happened ages ago,didnt no u could by dem yet,imma buy both

02-15-2007, 05:32 PM	#1
J-Banks Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Providence, RI Posts: 21,015 Repped: 5,294 Repped 53,425 Times in 7,839 Posts Blog Entries: 1 Neg Reps: 53 Neg Repped at 93 Times in 86 Posts	02/15/07 - Kanye West, Nas, KRS-One Record Track For Nike's Air Force 1 02/15/07 - Kanye West, Nas, KRS-One Record Track For Nike's Air Force 1 Kanye West, Nas and KRS-One have banded together to help celebrate the 25th anniversary of Nike's Air Force 1 (AF1) sneaker. The Rick Rubin produced track, "Better Than I've Ever Been," was recorded to pay homage to the perseverance of the AF1 and the community that has championed it. Twenty-five years ago Nike released the Air Force 1 to satisfy the demands of the most uncompromising and forceful players in the game of basketball. In 1982, the Air Force 1 became the first basketball shoe to feature Nike Air technology. The comfort and protective qualities of the AF1 changed the game forever and created a platform that launched Nike's long-running legacy in performance basketball. Embraced and revered by the basketball community, the Air Force 1's impact was felt way beyond its hard court roots. The shoe was also embraced by the urban culture, which was quickly becoming as much of a staple off the court as it was on. The urban street culture that gave birth to this music scene is the same culture that has supported the Air Force 1 from its inception. In 2006, Nike commemorated the Air Force 1's 25th anniversary. In addition to the commemorative track, a remix by DJ Premier and featuring the addition of Rakim, titled "Classic (Better Than I've Ever Been DJ Premier Remix)," has been created. The two tracks will be sold individually through iTunes, with all NIKE and artist proceeds from the sale of the track going to the Nike Youth Sport for Change Fund to support youth programs that use sport as a catalyst for change. The fund will be administered by Charities Aid Foundation America. For more information, visit CafAmerica.org). source- nobodysmiling __________________ JBanksblog.com - check it out __________________

02-15-2007, 07:18 PM	#2
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BallerV24 Bizzanned! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Glendale, CA Posts: 4,588 Repped: 2,049 Repped 484 Times in 140 Posts Neg Reps: 25 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	kind of like the Nelly song? haha, wuts KRS-One doin with this. __________________ they say that sleepin' is the cousin of death im wide awake while you're dreamin your last breath

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Doc Glokk Tha Doctor Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 1,438 Repped: 51 Repped 15 Times in 10 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	dope song...especially the remix wit rakim __________________ PeAcE tO tHe StReEtS

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Zhiwai G_unit_soldier_Chang Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 9,469 Repped: 15 Repped 49 Times in 8 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	Props on the info

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Why Ban Steve? Guess Who's Back? Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: In Tha Chi My Niggaz Posts: 1,115 Repped: 202 Repped 14 Times in 7 Posts Neg Reps: 305 Neg Repped at 32 Times in 16 Posts	Sounds hot cause Kanye and Nas are on it, but KRS-One fucking ruins it. His old ugly ass needs to retire (no homo)

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ChUcK C Banned Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Southside Jamaica Queens,New York Posts: 7,072 Repped: 2,941 Repped 27 Times in 13 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	kk propz,kinda old newz happened ages ago,didnt no u could by dem yet,imma buy both

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