Illmatic
Nas
1994
In Illmatic, Nas spits cinematic vignettes exploring inner city struggles in the Queensbridge housing projects. Nas pays homage to his native Queensbridge. Conceptually, Queensbridge grounds Nas’ tangential narratives, providing cohesion to the album. Without an overarching plot, Illmatic is unified by its rich telling of people, places, and stories that defined Nas’ youth.
Stand-Out Tracks
NY State of Mind
One Love
It Ain’t Hard to Tell
The World Is Yours
Nas – Illmatic
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