32 years ago today, Nasir Jones, better known as Nas, dropped his groundbreaking debut album Illmatic, forever changing the ...

On April 19, 2024, Nasir Jones — better known as GOAT-level, legendary MC Nas — and Christopher Martin — better known as GOAT-level, legendary hip-hop producer DJ Premier — dropped the debut single ...

Nas' Iconic 'Illmatic' Album Ws Certified Gold By RIAA 30 Years Ago Nas Released His Iconic 'Illmatic' Album 32 Years Ago ...

According to Rock and his legal representation, Nas signed a contract that allowed Rock to receive royalty payments for “The World is Yours,” the third single from the album, as reported by Page Six.

This year marks 20 years since Nas broke through with his debut album “Illmatic” and the rapper is celebrating its anniversary with a two-disc reissue, feature-length documentary and tour. Check out ...

For anyone with even a passing knowledge of hip-hop, Nas' debut album Illmatic—which dropped 20 years ago this Saturday (Apr. 19)—is a landmark, a stepping stone for the genre, and easily one of the ...

Nas released one of the most iconic albums in hip-hop -- Illmatic, 24 years ago. The 10-song collection showcased a picturesque view of the gritty streets of New York through the eyes of a young Nasir ...

Tonight, the premiere of Time Is Illmatic, the documentary by producer/writer Erik Parker and director One9 which explores the making of Nas' classic debut LP, will take place at the TriBeCa Film ...

Today (April 19) is of course all about Taylor Swift, as the music landscape has focused pretty much exclusively on her new album, The Tortured Poets Department. Today has actually been pretty good ...

Groundbreaking hip-hop producer Pete Rock says that Nas hasn’t paid him a cent in royalties for his work on the rapper’s era-defining double-platinum album “Illmatic” — and he’s finally gearing up to ...

Ozark show runner Chris Mundy and music supervisor Gabe Hilfer spoke on Ruth's relationship to '90s rap and how the last season caps it off. If there was any moment that left viewers' mouths agape ...

"Just as long as he continues to evolve and stay current, he has no issues — there aren't too many people that can touch him in the lyricist department" By Ted Simmons Michael Strahan LaLa Anthony Nas ...