31 years ago today, Nas’ debut LP, Illmatic, was certified gold by the RIAA. Released by Columbia Records in 94′ Nas recorded the album at Chung King Studios, D&D Recording, Battery Studios ...

In April, the rapper Nas' debut album "Illmatic" will turn 30. But those of us who participated in the 1990s DJ-mixtape economy knew what was about to drop months before the official drop date.

Front Row — Michael Sheen, Egon Schiele, Daniel Kehlmann, classic hip-hop album Illmatic explored Michael Sheen on Under Milk Wood, Egon Schiele, novelist Daniel Kehlmann, Nas documentary. BBC ...