Music Nelly Talks ‘Brass Knuckles’ And Air Jordans

In the here-today-gone-tomorrow DNA of the current rap game, you're only as good as your last hit. And Nelly hasn't put out an album since he doubled up with Sweat/Suit back in 2004.

The rapper, who Jay-Z tipped his Yankee fitted to for being one of the only dudes to move units, looks to keep his selling streak alive, despite the fact that his latest effort Brass Knuckles (which finally hits stores today) has been pushed back several times since it’s original 2007 release date. Complex had a chance to speak with Nelly about the new album, how Chicago artists rank compared to St. Louis, his Jordan connect and his new gig modelin' threads for Diddy. Read up…