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In a spectacular one-night-only event, Grammy Award-winning hip-hop legend Nas is set to perform his groundbreaking debut album "Illmatic" alongside the Baltimo ...
Illmatic is the debut studio album by American rapper Nas. It was released on April 19, 1994, by Columbia Records. After signing with the label with the help of MC Serch, Nas recorded the album in ...
Columbia Records released Illmatic on April 19, 1994. It was recorded between 1992 and 1993 at several studios across New York City. DJ Premier, Large Professor, Pete Rock, Q-Tip, L.E.S., and Nas ...
Nas showcases 'Illmatic,' career high points at Palace Theatre By Jim Shahen Jr. , Freelance writer July 20, 2024 NAS performs at The O2 Arena on June 13, 2023 in London, England.
In 2024, we know the answer: “Illmatic” is still one of — if not THE — greatest hip-hop albums of all time. It is as good in 2024 as it was in 1994. And I don’t say that lightly.
The Illmatic 30 Year Anniversary Tour will see Nas performing his iconic debut LP Illmatic in full. Starting in the UK on 10 November at Manchester’s O2 Victoria Warehouse, followed by 11 November at ...
Illmatic reportedly debuted at No. 12 on the Billboard 200, only selling around 60,000 in its first week. The LP’s iconic singles also failed to scratch the charts.
Celebrate the 30th anniversary of Nas’ Illmatic album. Explore the influence of this iconic opus in this open letter from Chuck Jigsaw Creekmur. Happy 30th Illmatic Anniversary. Friday (April 19 ...
Nas 2024 Tour Dates: Illmatic 30 Year Anniversary Tour 10/22 @ Helsinki, Finland @ House of Culture 10/24 @ Stockholm, Sweden @ B-K 10/25 @ Copenhagen, Denmark @ Kb Hallen 10/27 @ Cologne, Germany ...
Few hip-hop albums transcend eras or withstand the disposal of one sound for another. But one body of work that’s weathered the ever-evolving terrain is Nas’ landmark debut, Illmatic. Opening ...