During the 20th-anniversary celebration of Illmatic, Nas has been described as the hip-hop generation’s Angela Davis. Georgetown University professor Michael Eric Dyson declared that Nas’ debut album ...
Nas is certainly a producer’s favorite MC. The way that he drives his words, his cadences, and overall the content matter – are all true to hip-hop of the past, future, and present. Since Illmatic, ...
Today is the 30th anniversary of Nas‘ Illmatic and he’s celebrating in more ways than one. He’s putting out Illmatic: Remixes & Rarities as a Record Store Day exclusive on Saturday (it’s one of the ...
On April 19, 2024, Nasir Jones — better known as GOAT-level, legendary MC Nas — and Christopher Martin — better known as GOAT-level, legendary hip-hop producer DJ Premier — dropped the debut single ...
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) ...
Oblivious to the woman with a cellphone seated just a few seats behind them, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott temporarily put down their official duties Wednesday night and ...
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 ...