Hip-hop has its share of memorable debut albums, some of which rank among the genre's greatest of all-time. None of them have had the overall impact of Illmatic, Nas' 1994 studio debut. Released by ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Not only did it establish Nas, who was only 20 at the time of its release, as the Best Rapper Alive for 1994. it raised the stakes ...

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, and ...

Although Nas’ classic debut studio album Illmatic is regarded by many as one of hip-hop’s greatest contributions to culture and one of its best full-length releases, its creator is growing tired of ...