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Nas - Illmatic
Title: Nas – Illmatic
Year/Genre: 1994, Hip-Hop
Matrix #: COL 475959 1
Condition: New
Cultural Facts:
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Recorded while Nas was 20, featuring elite producers DJ Premier, Pete Rock, Large Professor, and Q-Tip.
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The album’s concise 10-track format redefined hip-hop’s artistic focus and authenticity in the ’90s.
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Added to the U.S. Library of Congress in 2021, recognized for its cultural and historical significance.
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