Allhiphop says:
You heard it here first, my friends. Tell 'em illseed told you! As you already know, there have been rumors that Nas was supposed to be on the original version, which is a very loose ode to his “New York State of Mind.” From various interviews, we’ve noticed that Nas has eluded the notion that he was unavailable for the original. I suppose this matters not at this point. All that matters is that FANS ARE IN FOR A TREAT!
When I say treat, I mean TREAT.
2010 is going to be a wonderful year.
http://allhiphop.com/stories/rumors/arc ... 43643.aspx












. I don't know if Alicia Keys was still slated to be on the song, if Nas was on it, going by the original plans that were laid out, for the rough draft of the album back a few months ago.