Volksgeist How ILLMATIC Got its Cover Art Posted: March 26, 2025 | Last updated: March 26, 2025 Illmatic is the debut studio album by American rapper Nas. It was released on April 19, 1994, by ...

Thirty-one years ago today, Nasir Jones—better known as Nas—dropped his groundbreaking debut album Illmatic, forever changing the landscape of Hip Hop. Released on April 19, 1994, via Columbia ...