Nas Illmatic

'Illmatic' is the debut studio album on Vinyl by Nas, released in April 1994. Often cited as one of the best hip-hop albums of the '90s, 'Illmatic' is 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 '90s rap albums with absolutely no wasted space. 'Illmatic' reveals a great lyricist in top form meeting great production, and it remains a perennial favorite among serious hip-hop fans.

Disc 1

• 1The Genesis

• 2N.Y. State of Mind

• 3Life's a Bitch (Feat. AZ)

• 4The World Is Yours

• 5Halftime

• 6Memory Lane (Sittin' in Da Park)

• 7One Love

• 8One Time 4 Your Mind

• 9Represent

• 10It Ain't Hard to Tell