[#31] Forget the song's 8-minute video featuring Khaled in different brightly colored satin shirts—here's the real major key: Nas' Nerdtorious

Despite the track's title, the "done" album didn't actually arrive immediately. It took nearly two more years before Nas finally released his 11th solo project, , in June 2018. The excitement generated by the Khaled collaboration sustained fans through that wait, cementing "Nas Album Done" as a pivotal moment in his late-career resurgence. Experience the cinematic scale of the collaboration here: DJ Khaled - Nas Album Done ft. Nas DJKhaledVEVO YouTube• Sep 9, 2016

The music video is an 8-minute "cinematic short" co-directed by Khaled and Eif Rivera. It serves as a direct nod to the 1998 cult classic film Belly , which starred Nas.

Much like the film, it uses vibrant colors and dramatic lighting to create a high-stakes, Caribbean-inspired atmosphere. 3. The "Fu-Gee-La" Foundation

The story behind "Nas Album Done" is a mix of marketing brilliance, a tribute to hip-hop cinema, and a legendary artist reclaiming his throne. 1. The Marketing "Genius"