HipHopUntappedNas Announces “Illmatic 30th Anniversary” Tour For UK and Europe — HipHopUntappedNas, the legendary hip-hop artist, is set to go on a tour across the UK and Europe to celebrate the 30th anniversary of his iconic debut…Apr 20Apr 20
Shamarie KnightThe Impact of Nas’ Debut Album ‘Illmatic’ on Hip-Hop Culture: A Genre-Defining ClassicThirty years ago today, on April 19, 1994, Nas, from Queensbridge, dropped his debut album Illmatic. It quickly became one of the most…Apr 191Apr 191
George PortelliREVIEW: Illmatic— NasIllmatic is a measurement, a benchmark for hip-hop albums. The lyricism, thematic precision, glorious beats and blockbuster storytelling…Feb 10, 20221Feb 10, 20221
Ryan J. PettewayinResistance PoetryANTIBODIES//Shots(Or, A Critical Race Theory Analysis of Infection Endemicity Using Purposive Sampling)Apr 19, 2020Apr 19, 2020
Derek SteffenTime is Illmatic: A Look Back at Rap’s Greatest AlbumIllmatic remains a watershed mark not only in the career of Nas or Hip-Hop music but also in terms of Hip-Hop criticism. The Source’s…Apr 19, 2020Apr 19, 2020
Rick Savage“THIS IS FUCKING HISTORIC.” NAS 7/31/2010 1:45AMI think it’s a surprise to zero people reading this that I’m a fan of rap music. And let’s face it, some live rap shows are terrible. This…Apr 22, 2019Apr 22, 2019
