Illmatic is the crown jewel of the mid-90s hip-hop classics that still defines the genre. Unlike Biggie's Ready to Die or Jay-Z's Reasonable Doubt, which were released in its wake, Illmatic was the game-changer that forever transformed the landscape of East Coast hip-hop. Not only did it establish Nas as the best rapper alive for 1994, it raised the stakes for hip-hop production, lyrical technique, content, and overall artistic ambition.
This 1994 debut album features the singles "N.Y. State Of Mind", "Halftime", "It Ain't Hard to Tell", "Life's a Bitch", "The World Is Yours" and "One Love".
Limited Edition CLEAR vinyl produced by Columbia Records in 2021 for their 'Clear Classics' campaign.
TRACKLISTING:
1. The Genesis
2. N.Y. State of Mind
3. Life's A Bitch
4. The World Is Yours
5. Halftime
6. Memory Lane (Sittin' In Da Park)
7. One Love
8. One Time 4 Your Mind
9. Represent
10. It Ain't Hard To Tell