Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Nas performs onstage during Leg 2 in North America of NY State of Mind Tour at Bridgestone Arena on September 20, 2023 in ...

Hip-hop has its share of memorable debut albums, some of which rank among the genre's greatest of all-time. None of them have had the overall impact of Illmatic, Nas' 1994 studio debut. Released by ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The 50 Best Songs of 2002 Nas in 1996. (Credit: Ken Hively/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) Few hip-hop albums transcend eras ...

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) ...

Nasir Jones is a storyteller. He makes that clear on “Illmatic,” an introspective and poetic album that set the foundation for rap music. With a smooth flow and contemplative lyrics over jazz-heavy ...

What else is left to say about “Illmatic”? Nas’ 1994 debut has been included at or near the top of every credible “greatest hip-hop albums” list for as long as people have been compiling them. It’s ...

Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. On April 19, 2024, Nasir Jones — better known as GOAT-level, legendary MC ...