Nas Takes it Back and Reviews His 1994 Classic 'Illmatic' Record

Speaking with Fuse, Nas looks back fondly on the release of his 1994 magnum opus Illmatic. Released

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Speaking with Fuse, Nas looks back fondly on the release of his 1994 magnum opus Illmatic. Released at the tender age of 20, the album cemented his status as one of the truly “nastiest” in a genre of music where wordplay served as valuable currency. From “Life’s a Bitch” to a new album entitled Life is Good, his body of work and commitment to the craft is unmatched.

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