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Nas’ ‘Illmatic’ is now 30, and it ain’t hard to tell why it is still a landmark, genre-defining album

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 ...
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Nas’ ‘Illmatic’ is now 30, and it ain’t hard to tell why it is still a landmark, genre-defining album

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 ...