After months of speculation, Nas and Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley are finally set to release their highly anticipated album titled Distant Relatives. Previously collaborating on Marley’s “Road to Zion” record from his critically acclaimed Welcome to Jamrock album, the duo have formed a great chemistry with each other both in and outside of the studio and look to enlighten listener’s with their project.

Nas has been no stranger to collaborative album talks, as the Internet has been blazing with rumors of Queens finest working on albums with DJ Premier, AZ and Jay-Z. It looks like Nas continues to surprise us.

Nas and Damian will also take part in a worldwide tour, while promoting and performing new joints from their upcoming album. Fans can expect Distant Relatives to hit stores in June 2009.