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 ...

“NAS: Illmatic Live with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra“ will feature the 51-year-old trailblazer performing his legendary 1994 debut album with new full orchestrations, the BSO said in a ...

Since releasing Illmatic in 1994, the Queensbridge native has built an enduring legacy, earning 16 GRAMMY nominations and winning Best Rap Album in 2020 for King’s Disease. His influence spans ...