The after-conference proceeding of the CML 2026 will be published in SCOPUS Indexed Springer Book Series "Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems"

Produced by DJ Premier, the instrumental for "Nas Is Like" is widely regarded as a hip-hop masterpiece, noted for its chopped piano loop, haunting string sample, and organic textures. The beat, which features a sample found at a Lutheran church, is celebrated for its technical precision and is often analyzed as a standalone, timeless track. For a deep dive into the production, visit YouTube .

Nas is Like …of course DJ Premier cooked up this classic beat…