Nas – Illmatic LP Vinyl Record (Clear Vinyl)

Nas – Illmatic LP Vinyl Record (Clear Vinyl)

“Illmatic” is the crown jewel of the mid-90s classics that still define the genre. Unlike Biggies “Ready to Die” or Jay-Zs “Reasonable Doubt”, which were released in its wake,“Illmatic” was the game-changer that forever transformed the landscape of East Coast hip-hop. Not only did it establish Nas as the Best Rapper Alive for 1994 it raised the stakes for hip-hop production, lyrical technique, content, and overall artistic ambition.

Every song on“Illmatic”matters. From Premiers masterful “N.Y State Of Mind” to the AZ assisted “Life’s A Bitch” and Pete Rocks piano laced “The World Is Yours”.“Illmatic” starts out with powerful trio of songs that easily could solidify this album as classic if it stopped right there. Other tracks such as “Memory Lane” and “One Love” show Nas focusing on his neighbourhood and local legends that really moulded him into the person he was which made them all just as important to us. Large Professor delivers the albums first single “It Ain’t Hard To Tell” while Premier delivers the albums certified street anthem“Represent”. Serious to a fault, and lyrically dense to an extent that has possibly never been matched, the 20-year old Nas stood on the shoulders of his predecessors and made them proud with this one. Time is truly “Illmatic”.

Pressed on Clear Vinyl.

TRACKLISTING

Side A –40 Side North:

1. The Genesis
2. N.Y. State Of Mind
3. Life’s A Bitch
4. The World Is Yours
5. Halftime

Side B –41st Side South:

1. Memory Lane (Sittin’ In Da Park)
2. One Love
3. One Time 4 Your Mind
4. Represent
5. It Ain’t Hard To Tell
   

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Manufacturer Columbia Brand Nas Pennies 140 Music Genre Rap, R&B, Soul, Funk & Reggae Dimensions 12″ Preorder No