Illmatic (Clean Version) - Nas

*************************************************************************** * THE QUEENSBRIDGE ALBUMS (Columbia Records): ILLMATIC _The Nas Album Collection - Part II_ Author: DJ_primo '''Published by DJ_primo for DIJEH inc. / Works of Art''' ***************************************************************** *********** '''INTRODUCTION''' Welcome Ciao readers to _part II_ of my Nas album series, where I shall enlighten you all with a classic ...
...the magnificent record created by Nas the prophet (a.k.a Nasty Nas), the wonderful, East-coast lyricist who hails from Queensbridge, the dungeons of New York. In _part I_, I wrote a review script about ''''Stillmatic'''', the album which returned Nas ('''real name: Nasir Jones''') to his roots and recovered his '''King of New York''' status. 'Stillmatic' thus represented Nas' triumphant comeback to form as a great lyricist and the King of knowledge ...

DJ_primo 22.02.2008 (06.06.2009) · Read full review
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Well well well, how the hell do you review the album that most true purest hip hop fans percieve to be the greatest album of all time lol, no review can do this album justice but ima just break down the songs of this short 10 song classic 5 mic album of perfection nevertheless. 1 - The Genesis A classic intro track that any real hip hop head should instantly recognise as a sample from the critically acclaimed 5 star film 'wilstyle', a film that ...
...from its humble beginnings in the south Bronx New York city (including graffiti break dancing djing and rap). A short conversation from nas and one of his associates leads nicely into the opening track. 2 - N.Y State of Mind A dark piano loop beat from the best hip hop producer of all time, DJ Premier, is the backdrop to this dark tale as Nas takes us on a trip through any random day in the dingy dark corners of New York projects (housing estates/ghettos). ...

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Illmatic is an album that needs no introduction. Nas' interpretation of what Hip-Hop was was a vision that was unmistakably original and incredibly well rapped. His lyrics were stellar, his subject matter was underground and contained some of the most honest and introspective lyrics I've ever heard and the production was some of the best that the Hip-Hop world in general had ever heard. There was no doubt that Nas' debut album was going to be a classic, ...
...Nas' debut album, that's better than nearly any other Hip-Hop album on the market today. It was, quite simply, the fact that Nas had something to say. Whether it be describing his life, questioning his own existence, rapping street narratives or providing us with a plethora of street poetry, Nas was one of the world's most gifted lyrics and ten tracks of near perfection prove it. Although Nas would eventually sell-out on the ill-fated I Am... in ...

Masked_Gamer 08.05.2003 (26.06.2003) · Read full review
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...Commercial Nas, there was Illmatic. Illmatic is considered by many to be one of the greatest hip hop albums of all time, and perhaps.... the GREATEST. When Illmatic was released, jaws dropped, and people went running for the hills. At this time, the lyricism and storytelling was unmatched by any emcee. This is the album that put Nas on the map. This is the album that labeled him the "New Rakim." This is the album that will put Nas in the book of ...
...on "Got Yourself a Gun", Illmatic had no famous guest appearances here. Only his protege AZ appears on one track, which is good because it would introduce AZ to the world, which is a cool thing by Nas. Plus, AZ is skillfull, like Nas. However, other famous people do appear on this album, but dont fully rap. Illmatic uses several voice samples from such artists as Rakim, Biz-Markie, Q-Tip, and Pete Rock. Honestly, there is nothing else left to say ...

bigdiship-hop 23.07.2004 · Read full review
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In 1994 a legend was born... A 19 year old fresh faced kid going by the name of Nasty Nas dropped his debut album: illmatic. The album was & still is the cornerstone of the modern Hip-Hop revolution & is the standards by which all new rappers are judged. This album broke the mould & its quality remains unmatched in hip-hop. I'll run through the songs & give you my opinion: The Genesis - Basically just an Intro so I wont rate it as a proper song. ...
...of Mind - Grimey Old Skool beat featuring a timeless flow of lyrics by Nas'. The chorus could probably be better but this is the first ever album song by Nas so I wont be to harsh. If you dont like hip-hop/rap then you probably wont like this song, But I do so I give it ***. Life's A Bitch - I loved this song! One of the songs which makes the album an All Time Classic! It has a Catchy Chorus which, despite it's offensive content, will have you singing ...

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Before Nas had platinum plaques and wore mink coats, there was Illmatic. After shining on his verse on “Live at the BBQ” on Main Source’s album, Nas was given the chance to prove what he was about on this, his first album. The album features great production from L.E.S., Large Professor and Pete Rock. The album is a classic from the intro to the last of the ten tracks, no filler, no annoying skits. With crowd pleasers like “Halftime” and “It Ain’t ...
...with great lines like “see me in the streets without a ton of reefer, that’s like Malcom X catching the jungle fever” through to more reflective tracks like “The World is Yours” and “One Love” (which takes the form of a letter to a friend in jail) the album is an absolute classic and one of my top five all time favourites. If you want to hear Nas when it was all about skills not driving Lexuses and wearing Versace listen to this album. ...

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Illmatic is possibly the most celebrated debut rap album of all time, few since have been heralded for such consistent quality across an entire album. Even looking at the cover you get an indication that there is something a little special about it. It is a potent image, one that combines the vulnerability of the child and the stereotypical rap image of 'the ghetto'. To understand where the quality behind the albums you need only look at the list ...
...Bitch N/A) The Genesis Illmatic is, in my opinion, the greatest rap album of all time. It combines some of the greatest production of all time from legendary producers with a sublime debut performance from Nas himself. My only regret is that Nas has so far fallen dramatically short of the almost high standards he set for himself in this album, in his subsequent albums. Fingers crossed another rapper will produce an album to rival Illmatic in the ...

whitk002 26.01.2009 (31.01.2009) · Read full review
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The first time I heard this album I knew that there may be one or two other albums on a par, but it would never be beaten. It is one of those rare first albums that will be remembered forever: Gritty, just as it should be, and not over produced, emphasizing Nas' genuine sound. I won't go into detail on every track as other reviewers have said all there is to say but The World is Yours, Halftime and Memory Lane are the three that stand out to me ...
...any of the tracks on loop and there are no fillers, made just to bulk up the album. The rapping is fluid, thoughtful and tells a story, whilst the tunes, basslines, beats and samples complement Nas' vocals perfectly. This album has been in my car ever since I discovered it and it makes journeys pass in no time, you just get sucked into his world. Do yourself a favour and get a copy now ...

gotthejazz 20.11.2006 (27.11.2006) · Read full review
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