Get a free Gigulate account now

Join Gigulate,
it's free!

Start tracking your favourite bands and get access to automagical music news!

'Nas: Time Is Illmatic' is a reminder of rap's potential

Two decades have passed since the release of Nas' seminal debut album, "Illmatic," in which the hip-hop artist chronicles brutal inner-city life with a mix of autobiography, journalism and poetry. The album creates a near-cinematic vision, immersing listeners in a drama that vividly unfolds...

Read full article Share article

1 story in this thread

Order thread by:
Importance
Date published

00:35 on October 2 2014

'Nas: Time Is Illmatic' is a reminder of rap's potential

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Two decades have passed since the release of Nas' seminal debut album, "Illmatic," in which the hip-hop artist chronicles brutal inner-city life with a mix of autobiograp... more info

Nas