Nas: Illmatic

8 Ratings: 4.6

Debut hip hop album by Queensbridge MC Nasty Nas

Illmatic is the debut album of American rapper Nas, released April 19, 1994 on Columbia Records in the United States. Recording sessions for the album took place during 1992 to 1993 at Chung King Studios, D&D Recording, Battery Studios, … see full wiki

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review by Madpenguin. June 02, 2011

posted in Hip-Hop Culture: Breakdance, MC, DJ, Graffiti

Never put me in your box if your sh*t eats tapes.

Hailed by many hip hop fans and experts to be a hip hop masterpiece. Nas debut album Illmatic did for lyrical finesse what Dr. Dre's album The Chronic did for beats and that was simply raise the bar. When Illmatic first dropped during that time. The album was pretty much on another level when compared to many emcees, who claimed at some point or another they were mic rippers. Illmatic has gone down in history as one of the greatest hip hop albums of all time. Unfortunately for … more

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review by JTtheJEDI. July 06, 2010

"I never sleep, 'cause sleep is the cousin of death.."

Illmatic, Nas' debut album is an undeniable classic that instantly gave him respect in the rap game. The album is very interesting in the fact it relatively short,only 10 songs including an interlude, and having no notable guest appearances. Even in the interlude, the back ground music is Nas' verse on Main Source's song "Live at the BBQ". The album featured production by Q-Tip, Pete Rock, Large Professor, and DJ Premier. The album was filled with classics including … more

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