Description

Vinyl LP pressing. 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.

Tracklist

1. The Genesis
3. N.Y. State of Mind
5. Life’s a Bitch
7. The World Is Yours
9. Halftime
11. Memory Lane (Sittin’ in Da Park)
13. One Love
15. One Time 4 Your Mind
17. Represent
19. It Ain’t Hard to Tell