NAS – “ILLMATIC” (NATIONAL ALBUM DAY 2022 – Released 15th October 2022)

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£25.99 – 1xLP, Limited Edition Transparent Red/Blue Coloured Vinyl

National Album Day

Originally released in April 1994, and often cited as one of the best hip hop albums of the 90’s, it’s the undisputed classic upon which Nas’ reputation rests.

It helped spearhead the artistic renaissance of New York hip hop in the post chronic era, leading a return to street aesthetics hip hop fans accustomed to 73 minute opuses sometimes complain about Illmatic”s brevity, but even if it leaves you wanting more, it’s also one of the few 90 s rap albums with absolutely no wasted space ..’ reveals a great lyricist in top form meeting great production, and it remains a perennial favourite among serious hip hop fans.