{"product_id":"nas-it-was-written-explicit-content-140-gram-vinyl-2-lp","title":"Nas - It Was Written (140 Gram Vinyl) (2 LP)","description":"\u003cp\u003eReleased in 1996 on Columbia Records, \u003cem\u003eIt Was Written\u003c\/em\u003e stands as Nas's highly anticipated follow-up to his celebrated debut, \u003cem\u003eIllmatic\u003c\/em\u003e. Leaning into a more polished and commercially ambitious sound largely crafted by the Trackmasters production duo, the album marked a bold evolution for one of hip-hop's most gifted lyricists. It debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, cementing Nas as a dominant force in mid-90s rap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAcross the album, Nas weaves intricate street narratives and vivid character studies with the precision of a seasoned storyteller, blending Mafioso-influenced themes with sharp social commentary. Standout moments like \"I Gave You Power\" showcase his rare ability to adopt unconventional perspectives and deliver them with cinematic depth. With notable guest appearances and production that set the tone for East Coast hip-hop's mainstream crossover, \u003cem\u003eIt Was Written\u003c\/em\u003e remains a landmark entry in Nas's catalog and in 90s hip-hop as a whole.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat: Vinyl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLabel: Columbia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenre: Hip-Hop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelease Date: 08\/21\/2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemember, for our lowest prices, always order directly from \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(184, 49, 47);\"\u003e Joco Records\u003c\/span\u003e!\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTRACKS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA1. Album Intro\u003cbr\u003eA2. The Message\u003cbr\u003eA3. Street Dreams\u003cbr\u003eA4. I Gave You Power\u003cbr\u003eB1. Watch Dem Niggas\u003cbr\u003eB2. Take It In Blood\u003cbr\u003eB3. The Set Up\u003cbr\u003eC1. Black Girl Lost\u003cbr\u003eC2. Suspect \u003cbr\u003eC3. Shootouts\u003cbr\u003eC4. Nas Is Coming\u003cbr\u003eD1. Affirmative Action\u003cbr\u003eD2. Live Nigga Rap\u003cbr\u003eD3. If I Ruled The World (Imagine That)\u003cbr\u003eD4. Silent Murder\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48466708070618,"sku":"T7YEBH-EHRD-H9","price":31.55,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/3284\/4187\/files\/nas-it-was-written-140-gram-vinyl-2-lp-7565634.jpg?v=1787390287","url":"https:\/\/jocorecords.com\/products\/nas-it-was-written-explicit-content-140-gram-vinyl-2-lp","provider":"Joco Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}