Illmatic at 25: Reflecting on Nas’ Timeless Debut Album The Background of Illmatic Released on April 19, 1994, Illmatic is the debut studio album by American rapper Nas. At the time of its release, Nas was only 20 years old but already making waves in the hip-hop scene.…

The Genesis of Illmatic In 1994, a young rapper from Queensbridge, New York, released his debut album that would change the landscape of hip-hop forever. Nasir Jones, better known as Nas, burst onto the scene with “Illmatic,” a 10-track masterpiece that would go on to solidify his status…

Revisiting Nas’ Illmatic: How the Album Changed the Game When Nas released his debut album, Illmatic, in 1994, it was hailed as a groundbreaking piece of work that would change the landscape of hip-hop forever. The album was a raw and introspective look into the life of a…

10 Reasons Why Nas’ Illmatic is a Hip-Hop Masterpiece 1. Timeless Music Nas’ debut album, Illmatic, released in 1994, is often hailed as one of the greatest and most influential hip-hop albums of all time. The music on Illmatic has stood the test of time and continues to…