Nas's Illmatic (33 1/3) Type:Paperback This classic collection features expertly

This classic collection features expertly crafted songs blending melodic hooks and powerful performances

Let the powerful lyrics and captivating melodies transport you into the story of a troubled high school student

and a fusion of genres

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Nas's Illmatic (33 1/3) Type:Paperback This classic collection features expertlyAuthor: Matthew Gasteier Nas was playing a role on Illmatic, even if it was himself. By constructing this persona, Nas not only laid out his own career for the next decade plus, but the careers of dozens of other rappers who were able to use their considerable skills to develop similar personas. His brazen ambition has become a road map for every rapper who hopes to reach an artistic peak. It seems right that Nas would make Illmatic at the age when