Nas - Illmatic (LP) Colour:Clear industrial textures and emotionally charged

industrial textures and emotionally charged songwriting

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Nas - Illmatic (LP) Colour:Clear industrial textures and emotionally chargedReleased in 1994, Illmatic is the debut studio album from Queensbridge rapper Nas and one of the defining records of 1990s hip hop. Recorded when Nas was just 20, the album combines his intricate internal rhymes and vivid street level storytelling with production from DJ Premier, Large Professor, Pete Rock, Q Tip and L. E. S., creating a landmark portrait of New York life and establishing Nas as one of hip hop's most influential voices. This limited