You know what I’m saying? So, when I tested the waters and told people I was going to make The Realness II, the reaction was so crazy. ” So, I was hesitant at first, because it’s a lot of pressure with that album. The Realness, The Realness, The Realness. Out of all the albums that they be like, “You should make a such and such part two,” it’s always The Realness. I’ve never done a sequel and I listened to the fans. Recently, HipHopDX had the chance to chat with one of Queensbridge’s finest about the Realness II, his new single “Essential” and what was the catalyst for connecting with Nas and Alchemist on the aptly named single “Glorious.” HipHopDX: What made you name this album The Realness II after your debut album from 2001?Ĭormega: Because I wanted to do a sequel. It also continued a tradition of working with the legendary producer Large Professor. Mega Philosophy, released in 2014, continued a Cormega tradition of including Hip Hop luminaries on his works with appearances by Redman, Raekwon, Styles P and The Firm members AZ and Nature. In 2006, he would officially end the beef with Nas by performing alongside QB legend and Foxy Brown as The Firm.Ģ009’s Born and Raised featured contributions from KRS-One, Grand Puba, Big Daddy Kane and DJ Red Alert. However, the tension of constant beef that permeated much of Hip Hop ensured that Cormega and Nas would continue trading bars for another five years.Ĭormega went on to release The True Meaning in 2002 and released his previously shelved The Testament on his own Legal Hustle label three years later. His official debut, The Realness, was released in 2001 and was worthy on its own accord.
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