Illmatic - Wikipedia
As of February 6, 2019, the album had sold 2 million copies in the United States. Since its initial reception, Illmatic has been acclaimed by writers and music critics as a landmark album in East …
Nas - Illmatic Lyrics and Tracklist | Genius
Apr 19, 1994 · The title was derived from a Queensbridge individual named Illmatic Ice, with “illmatic” being an adjective used to describe something extraordinary.
Illmatic (Full Album) - YouTube
Illmatic is the debut album by the American rapper Nas, released on April 19, 1994 by Columbia Records.
Nas’ Illmatic Was the Beginning of the End of the Album - WIRED
Apr 19, 2024 · Nas’ critically revered "Illmatic" hit record store shelves 30 years ago today. The digital age has ensured that there will never be another album like it.
Nas' 'Illmatic' at 30: A classic album still in a class of its own
Friday, April 19, 2024, marks the 30th anniversary of the release of Nas’ full-length studio debut, Illmatic. Arguably the most critically acclaimed rap album in the history of the genre, Illmatic is a boom-bap …
How 'Illmatic' Defined East Coast Rap: Nas’ Landmark Debut Turns 30
Apr 19, 2024 · Three decades after Nas released his debut album 'Illmatic,' the LP has maintained its distinction as the holy grail of East Coast rap. From poetic, pulled-from-life lyrics to its all-star cast of …
Illmatic - Album by Nas - Apple Music
With Illmatic, Nas' poetic aptitude reveals itself, the MC introducing turns of phrase and perspective previously unheard within the art form.
Illmatic | Nas Wiki | Fandom
Illmatic is the debut studio album by American rapper Nas, released on April 19, 1994, by Columbia Records. While it only sold 330,000 copies in its first year, it became widely regarded as a "classic" …
‘Illmatic’ at 30: A look back at rap’s perfect album - Andscape
Apr 16, 2014 · Nas, being rap’s No. 1 draft pick, made Illmatic the most-anticipated album of 1994. Word was that the young phenom assembled an Avengers-like squad of the top producers (DJ Premier, …
The Story of Nas ‘Illmatic’ - Classic Album Sundays
Understandably, Illmatic is an album that struggles between optimism and nihilism, as Nas strives to realise his world-beating ambitions in the midst of conflict and deprivation.