Nas – Illmatic (CD)

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Nas’ Illmatic is a towering achievement in hip-hop, capturing the grit and poetry of life in New York City’s Queensbridge Houses with unparalleled clarity. Released in 1994, the album features a dream team of producers, including DJ Premier, Pete Rock, Large Professor, Q-Tip, and L.E.S., who each crafted beats that matched Nas’ vivid, streetwise lyricism. With its minimal guest appearances—AZ is the only featured rapper on “Life’s a Bitch”—the album focuses on Nas’ raw talent, establishing him as one of the most important voices in hip-hop. The album’s backstory is one of prodigy and promise: Nas, a teenager when he began recording, was already a local legend in Queens for his sharp storytelling and metaphysical insights, first showcased on Main Source’s "Live at the Barbeque." Illmatic didn’t immediately dominate the charts, but its critical acclaim was undeniable, later earning a spot in the Library of Congress and being hailed as one of the greatest albums of all time.

Tracklisting

The Genesis
N.Y. State Of Mind
Life's A Bitch
The World Is Yours
Halftime
Memory Lane (Sittin' In Da Park)
One Love
One Time 4 Your Mind
Represent
It Ain't Hard To Tell

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