Illmatic (stylized in lowercase) is the debut studio album by the American rapper Nas, released on April 19, 1994, by Columbia Records. After signing with the label with the help of MC Serch, …

Apr 19, 1994 · Following his show-stealing debut in 1991 on Main Source’s track “Live at the Barbeque,” Nas delivered his debut album Illmatic to high praise in 1994.

Impact and legacy of Illmatic Nas in 1998, several years after the release of Illmatic. Illmatic, the 1994 debut album by Nas, made a significant impact on the hip hop genre.

Illmatic’s sample-heavy sound comes courtesy of a veritable dream team of production talent (DJ Premier, Large Professor, Q-Tip, Pete Rock, and L.E.S.), a lineup that helped to break a long …

Apr 19, 1994 · Three decades after Nas released his debut album 'Illmatic,' the LP has maintained its distinction as the holy grail of East Coast rap. From poetic, pulled-from-life lyrics to its all …

Apr 19, 2024 · Nas’ critically revered "Illmatic" hit record store shelves 30 years ago today. The digital age has ensured that there will never be another album like it.

Illmatic is the debut album by the American rapper Nas, released on April 19, 1994 by Columbia Records.

Friday, April 19, 2024, marks the 30th anniversary of the release of Nas’ full-length studio debut, Illmatic. Arguably the most critically acclaimed rap album in the history of the genre, Illmatic is …

Jan 23, 2013 · Illmatic only sold 330,000 copies in its first year. It has no "Regulate" that can inspire drunken Nate Dogg sing-a-longs, but it is widely regarded as the greatest East Coast …

Apr 19, 1994 · Illmatic by Nas released in 1994. Find album reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic.