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Nas – Illmatic (CD) Jackie Mittoo 70s art rock and aNas Illmatic is a towering achievement in hip hop, capturing the grit and poetry of life in New York Citys Queensbridge Houses with unparalleled clarity. Released in 1994, the album features a dream team of producers, including DJ Premier, Pete Rock, Large Professor, Q Tip, and L. E. S., who each crafted beats that matched Nas vivid, streetwise lyricism. With its minimal guest appearancesAZ is the only featured rapper on Lifes a Bitchthe album focuses