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The Ultimate NY Cypher: "STRAPPED"... "Wu-Tang, Nas, Jadakiss & AZ" (Prod. by Hezakya Newz)

692 views · Published 8 March 2012 · 15:06 · Indexed 7 October 2026

Channel: Hezakya Newz & Films · 2012 · Music

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​​Dipping into the musical vault from 2012, this upload highlights the original production and remixing roots of the Hezakya Newz channel.

​Titled "Strapped," this massive 15-minute hip-hop epic brings together the absolute titans of New York's golden era. 

Produced entirely by Hezakya Newz, the track seamlessly blends the gritty, lyrical mastery of the Wu-Tang Clan, Queensbridge legends Nas and AZ, and Yonkers heavyweight Jadakiss over a single, cohesive instrumental landscape.

​If you miss the raw energy, heavy bars, and boom-bap aesthetic of 90s and 2000s East Coast hip-hop, this massive producer showcase is for you.

​Key Musical Highlights:

​The Producer's Touch: 

An original 2012 beat production by Hezakya Newz, showcasing a deep understanding of East Coast boom-bap fundamentals.

​The Ultimate Cypher: 

A towering 15-minute runtime that allows each legendary artist—Wu-Tang, Nas, Jadakiss, and AZ—to breathe and deliver their signature lyrical heavy-hitting verses.

​The NYC Connection: A flawless blending of distinct New York styles, from Staten Island to Queensbridge and Yonkers.
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​Date Released: March 8, 2012

​Artists Featured: Wu-Tang Clan, Nas, Jadakiss, AZ

​Track Name: "Strapped"

​Producer: Hezakya Newz

​Source: Hezakya Newz & Films Archives

​Duration: 15:06

​This track documents:

​The original musical production talents behind the Hezakya Newz channel.

​A tribute to the golden era of East Coast lyrical hip-hop.

​The underground remix culture of the early 2010s YouTube era.

​#WuTangClan #Nas #Jadakiss #AZ #HipHop #BoomBap #NewYorkRap #HezakyaNewz #BeatMaker #UndergroundHipHop

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