About this album
Released in 1994, Illmatic established Nas as one of hip-hop's most important lyricists, transforming vivid stories of life in New York's Queensbridge Houses into one of the genre's defining albums. Produced by DJ Premier, Pete Rock, Q-Tip, Large Professor, and L.E.S., the album helped revive East Coast hip-hop and set a new standard for lyrical storytelling and production. In 2021, Illmatic was added to the Library of Congress' National Recording Registry in recognition of its enduring cultural, historical, and artistic significance.
Track List
Side A
The Genesis
N.Y. State of Mind
Life's a Bitch
The World Is Yours
Halftime
Side B
Memory Lane (Sittin' in Da Park)
One Love
One Time 4 Your Mind
Represent
It Ain't Hard to Tell
About this album
Released in 1994, Illmatic established Nas as one of hip-hop's most important lyricists, transforming vivid stories of life in New York's Queensbridge Houses into one of the genre's defining albums. Produced by DJ Premier, Pete Rock, Q-Tip, Large Professor, and L.E.S., the album helped revive East Coast hip-hop and set a new standard for lyrical storytelling and production. In 2021, Illmatic was added to the Library of Congress' National Recording Registry in recognition of its enduring cultural, historical, and artistic significance.
Track List
Side A
The Genesis
N.Y. State of Mind
Life's a Bitch
The World Is Yours
Halftime
Side B
Memory Lane (Sittin' in Da Park)
One Love
One Time 4 Your Mind
Represent
It Ain't Hard to Tell
