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Illmatic [PA] by Nas Image

Illmatic [PA] by Nas

5/5 stars  65 reviews
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Personnel includes: Nas, AZ (vocals); Olu Dara (trumpet). Producers: DJ Premier, L.E.S., Pete Rock, Q-Tip, The Large Professor. Engineers... Read More
Personnel includes: Nas, AZ (vocals); Olu Dara (trumpet). Producers: DJ Premier, L.E.S., Pete Rock, Q-Tip, The Large Professor. Engineers include: Eddie Sancho, Jason Vogel, Jamey Staub. Recorded at Chung King Studios, D & D Recording and Battery Studios, New York, New York. Personnel: Nas, A.Z. (rap vocals); Olu Dara (trumpet). Producers: DJ Premier, L.E.S., NAS, Pete Rock, The Large Professor, Q-Tip. Engineers include: Eddie Sancho, Jamey Staub, Kevin Reynolds. Out of a seemingly endless array of hip hop albums, every now and again something fresh and powerful rises to the top of the pile. Hailing from the Queensbridge Housing Projects in Long Island City (home to Marley Marl among others), 20-year old Nasir "Nas" Jones is less concerned with being an impersonator than with being an originator, bypassing adolescent fantasies and B-boy braggadocio in favor of jazzy beats, rap noir realism and new answers to urban despair. ILLMATIC is his story, a cautionary tale of the inner city streets, and as Nas mak... Minimize
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By: mafiaboi
Mar 13, 2000

THIS IS THE BEST ALBUM EVER!

Author's Rating: 5/5 stars

Pros: EVERYTHING IS GOOD! EVERY TRACK, EVERYTHING!!!

Cons: NO CONS AT ALL


By: smokedkill
Jun 20, 2000

In the top 10 greatest albums ever

Author's Rating: 5/5 stars

Pros: tight

Cons: not enough songs


By: daveshiet
Aug 6, 2000

nas proves hes the best

Author's Rating: 5/5 stars

Pros: all tracks are amazing, awesome beats, awesome lyrics

Cons: maybe too short


By: hydroslanger
Mar 9, 2002

Illmatic is classic!

Author's Rating: 5/5 stars

Pros: every track is classic

Cons: only nine songs

Bottom Line:
this is one of the best rap C.D.'s out there, so go pick it up! Read More


By: acid_flower
Mar 15, 2001

MAD RECORD

Author's Rating: 5/5 stars

Pros: mad beats, I'm feeling this, its deep!!

Cons: there are no cons!!

Bottom Line:
Pick up the album. You'll like it.. no you'll love it!! Read More


By: fieldhshs
Dec 24, 2000

The most meaningful album

Author's Rating: 5/5 stars

Pros: Meaningful Lyrics

Cons: none


By: illmatic
Nov 8, 2002

ill

Author's Rating: 5/5 stars

Pros: Unbeatable in every department

Cons: none

Bottom Line:
This album is on top of the world for sure!! Read More


By: fredthegreat
Sep 8, 2003

One of the Most Lyrically Great Albums of ALL TIME!!!!

Author's Rating: 5/5 stars

Pros: One of the best lyrical albums ever.

Cons: Beats somewhat sound repetitive

Bottom Line:
This is a must buy because lyrically, it sets the bar for all other artists to aim for. Read More


By: notorious_ang
Nov 29, 2003

Illmatic is just an ill album

Author's Rating: 5/5 stars

Pros: Best Beats ever made, Unmatched lyricism, Great flow.

Cons: Are you kidding me? This is one of a handful of Hip Hop Classics.


By: dsmbishi
Sep 7, 2004

Nas - illmatic

Author's Rating: 5/5 stars

Pros: There are way to many to even list here. Nas is furious w/the mic.

Cons: Are you kidding. No changes. This album deserves ALL the recognition it has garnered. DOPENESS!!!!!!


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