Hip-hop has its share of memorable debut albums, some of which rank among the genre's greatest of all-time. None of them have ...

Thirty-two years later, Nas's ten-track masterpiece, Illmatic, is still one of the most important rap albums of all time. Here's how it changed hip-hop.

This summer, the Grammy Award-winning hip-hop icon Nas will become the first nationally renowned rap artist to perform with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra in the organization’s 109-year history.

2 years ago today, Nasir Jones—better known as Nas—dropped his groundbreaking debut album Illmatic, forever changing the landscape of Hip Hop. Released on April 19, 1994, via Columbia Records, the LP ...

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, and ...