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Illmatic

by Nas

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All Time

of 455,776

640
1990's

of 166,476

282
1994

of 12,914

26

Ratings and rankings are based on all available critic reviews and awards.

Overall Rating: 3.4286 Illmatic is ranked overall as 3.4286 out of 4 stars

Avg. Critic Score: 3.6000 Illmatic has an avg. critic score of 3.6000 out of 4 stars

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All Music Guide

Often cited as one of the best hip-hop albums of the '90s,Illmaticis the undisputed classic upon which Nas' reputation rests. It helped spearhead the artistic renaissance of New York hip-hop in the post-Chronicera, leading a return to street aesthetics. ...more

Rolling Stone

Roll down the windows on a summer Saturday and ride down New York's Broadway – from the Bronx, where hip-hop was created, through Harlem and the Village, where it's criticized and consumed, and down to Wall Street, where hit singles turn into big ...more

Yahoo! Music

Powerhouse debut from one the '90s' leading East Coast rappers, Illmatic put Nas on the map with its infectious hooks, reggae influences, superb beats and direct-hit lyrics. Stand-outs include "NY State Of Mind" and "One Love. ...more

Yahoo! Music

Often cited as one of the best hip-hop albums of the '90s, Illmatic is the undisputed classic upon which Nas' reputation rests. It helped spearhead the artistic renaissance of New York hip-hop in the post-Chronic era, leading a return to street aesthetics. ...more

Yahoo! Music

Often cited as one of the best hip-hop albums of the '90s, Illmatic is the undisputed classic upon which Nas' reputation rests. It helped spearhead the artistic renaissance of New York hip-hop in the post-Chronic era, leading a return to street aesthetics. ...more

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