K'naan gets mega-star producer will.i.am to rework his Nas-featuring More Beautiful Than Silence standout "Nothing To Lose". Will.i.am flips the beat for a laidback, guitar-driven progression coupled with blues-man samples. K'naan adds a new end verse (2:50) while Nas' bars remain untouched — as do the original Toronto-streets visuals. Watch above.
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