Limited import version, vinyl pressing of this classic 1994 release. Debut release from Nas (Nasir Jones) that features DJ Premier and Q-Tip from a Tribe Called Quest.
2017 Black Vinyl Reissue / Repress including printed inner sleeve.
'Illmatic' is the debut studio album by American rapper Nas, released in April 1994. Often cited as one of the best hip-hop albums of the '90s, 'Illmatic' is the undisputed classic upon which Nas' reputation rests. It helped spearhead the artistic renaissance of New York hip-hop in the post-Chronic era, leading a return to street aesthetics. Hip-hop fans accustomed to 73-minute opuses sometimes complain about 'Illmatic''s brevity, but even if it leaves you wanting more, it's also one of the few '90s rap albums with absolutely no wasted space. 'Illmatic' reveals a great lyricist in top form meeting great production, and it remains a perennial favorite among serious hip-hop fans.
- Format: Vinyl
- Genre:ย Rap & Hip-hop
- Release Date: 01/01/1994ย
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Tracklist
| 40 Side North | |
| The Genesis | 1:45 |
| N.Y. State Of Mind | 4:52 |
| Life's A Bitch | 3:29 |
| The World Is Yours | 4:50 |
| Halftime | 4:21 |
| 41st Side South | |
| Memory Lane (Sittin' In Da Park) | 4:06 |
| One Love | 5:24 |
| One Time 4 Your Mind | 3:17 |
| Represent | 4:13 |
| It Ain't Hard To Tell | 3:22 |
