How ILLMATIC Got its Cover Art. Posted: March 26, 2025 | Last updated: March 26, 2025. Illmatic is the debut studio album by American rapper Nas. It was released on April 19, 1994, by Columbia ...

His new album's cover art is a step back in the right direction for someone who is being handed the keys to rap's kingdom. Albeit still only a baby step. Filed Under : Carter III , Old-Lil Wayne ...

A musical work deemed as a "classic" must, at some point, pass a crucial test of timelessness. Hip-hop prodigy Nas's 1994 album Illmatic is one of those rare works that managed to seize an era and ...

Nas Set To Performi Illmatic In Entirety After Screening Documentary At Every Show ...

As Nas' Illmatic celebrates its 20th anniversary, the retrospectives are pouring in, and it's only fitting. The Queensbridge MC recently performed on The Tonigh ...

Illmatic was the soundtrack to my a-ha moment in the 10th grade when I decided for sure that I wanted to be a writer. (I also became fairly certain that Nas and I would one day meet and fall in ...

There is a stunning shot in "Nas: Time Is Illmatic" that captures a bird's-eye view of the Queensbridge Houses in Queens. The public housing complex's drab buildings zigzag across six city blocks ...

Review: Nas Fans Rejoice! 'Time Is Illmatic' Was Made For You ...

The Tribeca Film Festival opened with the premiere of a documentary film about Nas's album "Illmatic," followed by a performance of the album by the rapper. Skip to Main Content Explore Our Brands ...