Wednesday, April 16, 2014

About Rap / Hip-Hop: Happy Birthday, Illmatic: 25 Best Nas Songs

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The greatest hip-hop album of all time turns 20 this week. Why, yes, I'm talking about Nas' earth-shattering debut, Illmatic. Nas marks the big occasion with the 20th anniversary platinum edition (in stores as you read this). It's also the perfect time to reflect on Nasir's best songs ever. Elsewhere, check out the Google Play special on Nas' lasting impact, with the likes of Kendrick Lamar and Schoolboy Q.

Looking Back at Illmatic
Allow me to nerd out for a minute. Nas is my favorite rapper. Illmatic is my favorite hip-hop album. Illmatic turns 20 on April 19, which also happens to be... Read more

The 25 Greatest Nas Songs
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