In April, the rapper Nas' debut album "Illmatic" will turn 30. But those of us who participated in the 1990s DJ-mixtape economy knew what was about to drop months before the official drop date.

31 years ago today, Nas’ debut LP, Illmatic, was certified gold by the RIAA. Released by Columbia Records in 94′ Nas recorded the album at Chung King Studios, D&D Recording, Battery Studios ...

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Nas: Time is Illmatic A deep dive into Nas' legendary debut album from 1994, exploring the early life of one of rap's all-time greats and the social conditions that influenced his music ...