Nashawn Jones also known as Millennium Thug is an African-American East Coast rapper and a protégé of Nas. He was born in Queens (raised in The Bronx, New York, U.S.A.). Nashawn began his career in rapping by working with his “cousin” Nas in the late-1990’s. He appeared on many songs with Nas and the rap duo Bravehearts. Nashawn was featured on Nas’ Nastradamus and Stillmatic albums, Ill Will Records QB’s Finest album and also made an appearance on the Bravehearts’ debut album Bravehearted. Nashawn’s debut album, Napalm, was released in 2006 on independent label X-Ray Records. It features guest appearances by Nas, Bravehearts, Ron Smack, and The Ying Yang Twins. The album features production by Swizz Beatz, Alchemist, and Cool & Dre. ACTUALITY is Nashawn’s second solo album and features appearances from Nas, 50 Cent, Kanye West, Jungle and introducing new artist Santos. The majority of the ACTUALITY album was recorded at TKRP/Sonic Upgrade Studios in Atlanta, GA. Some of Nashawn’s famous fans include 50 Cent, Nas, Mobb Deep, MC Shan, Marley Marl (Juice Crew), Kanye West, Nia Long, and Ron Artest (LA Lakers), to name a few. Nashawn’s style and delivery have been described as a mix between Talib Kwali and Mobb Deep. Nashawn performed with Nas in London, Paris and Amsterdam on the Momma Made Me Tour (2003), on the R. Kelly Tour (2005), Nas Stillmatic Tour (2005) and at the BMI Urban Music Showcase in Atlanta, Georgia (2009).