Nas talks Illmatic

One of the finest hip-hop greats of our generation recently caught up with Fuse for an in-depth video interview shedding some background on his all-time classic Illmatic. Nas shares some of the inner workings behind what many consider the best hip-hop album of all time.

Nas, one of hip-hop’s most respected emcees, is set to hit Rock The Bells stages across the country, performing his classic debut album, Illmatic, in full. In this exclusive interview Nas breaks down the making of his debut, from Q-Tip’s original idea behind “One Love,” to DJ Premier’s integral part in crafting the album’s often-imitated sound.

Source: Fuse