New York’s own Nas paid a visit to “106 & Park” to promote his new single “Nasty.” During his conversation with host Rocsi Diaz, the rap icon remembered his late friend Amy Winehouse and spoke of reuniting with Dr. Dre.

“She was a genuine person. She was like real,” recalled Nas of the soul songstress, whose song “Me & Mr. Jones” was reportedly written about Nas. “She was struggling with a lot of things in her life, but she was a real artist. She was like a little sister to me. We had the same birthday so she just had this big, big spirit for this little body. I wish she was here today. God bless her soul.”

He also talked briefly about Dr. Dre’s elusive album Detox. “Dre is the king of the gangsta music. I just did something for his new album Detox, so I’m waiting for it,” he revealed. “We got a nice record.”

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Before her untimely passing, Amy Winehouse had been writing material for her third album and had collaborated with the legendary Tony Bennett. Columbia Records will release the pair’s duet, which is being described as her “final recording,” next month with proceeds benefitting charity.

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A day after her funeral, Amy Winehouse’s frequent collaborator Mark Ronson remembered his close friend during a show at Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich, London. Ronson, who produced Winehouse’s Grammy-winning album Back to Black, was joined by the late soulstress’ back-up singers while performing “Valerie,” their collaboration off his Version album.

“The genius in that woman and what she shared with us is pretty special,” Ronson told the crowd. “I’m not going to get all morbid on you. It’s just nice to be playing music to people who like good music. She is my sister, wherever she is.”

He encouraged the audience to sing along. “We want you to sing this shit as loud as you can. … Amy, this is for you.”

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Amy Winehouse’s music lives on. Four days after her tragic death, the soul singer’s sophomore LP has re-entered the top 10 on the albums chart.

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Melanie Fiona pays her respects to one of her favorite artists Amy Winehouse with a cover of “Wake Up Alone,” a cut off the late singer’s Grammy-winning album Back to Black. The video was recorded in January when Melanie was in London, but only released now.

“Earlier on this year, I made this video and never posted it,” wrote the “It Kills Me” singer. “Today, it’s all I can do to express my gratitude to one of my favorite artists. May your music live on to inspire others, as it has inspired me. R.I.P. AMY WINEHOUSE. xo.”

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The tragic passing of Amy Winehouse over the weekend is still being investigated. Detectives may not know what killed the 27-year-old singer for another few weeks.

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Big Boi pays homage to Amy Winehouse by releasing the previously unheard Organized Noize Dungeon Family remix to “Tears Dry on Their Own,” the original which appears on her Grammy-winning album Back to Black. The remix does not feature any members of the Dungeon Family, but instead has a reworked beat. “R.I.P. Amy.,” wrote the OutKast member.

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