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 ...

Celebrate the 30th anniversary of Nas’ Illmatic album. Explore the influence of this iconic opus in this open letter from Chuck Jigsaw Creekmur. Happy 30th Illmatic Anniversary. Friday (April 19) ...

Nas is reflecting on his masterpiece debut album ahead of the 30-year anniversary of Illmatic on March 30. Nas is reflecting on his classic debut album ahead of the 30-year anniversary of Illmatic. On ...

Nasir Jones is a storyteller. He makes that clear on “Illmatic,” an introspective and poetic album that set the foundation for rap music. With a smooth flow and contemplative lyrics over jazz-heavy ...

Hip-hop meets symphonic mastery this summer as Grammy Award-winning artist Nas brings his iconic debut album “Illmatic” to life alongside the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra for a special one-night-only ...

Was in 1996. (Credit: Ken Hively/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) Few hip-hop albums transcend eras or withstand the disposal of one sound for another. But one body of work that’s weathered the ...

Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. On April 19, 2024, Nasir Jones — better known as GOAT-level, legendary MC ...