Today (April 19) is of course all about Taylor Swift, as the music landscape has focused pretty much exclusively on her new album, The Tortured Poets Department. Today has actually been pretty good ...

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 had the overall impact of Illmatic, Nas' 1994 studio debut. Released by ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The 50 Best Songs of 2002 Nas in 1996. (Credit: Ken Hively/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) Few hip-hop albums transcend eras ...

Nas and DJ Premier represent for the hardcore, head-nodding, 90s Hip-Hop heads with their latest, “Define My Name.” It’s incredible to see iconic collaborators like Nas and DJ Premier come together ...

Nasir Jones is a storyteller. He makes that clear on “Illmatic,” an introspective and poetic album that set the foundation for rap music. With a smooth flow and contemplative lyrics over jazz-heavy ...

ALBANY - Hip-hop legend Nas played the Palace on Friday night, celebrating the 30th anniversary of his debut album “Illmatic.” While the iconic album, arguably the greatest rap record of all-time, was ...

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 ...

Nas has announced that his debut album Illmatic will be re-released as Illmatic XX as a special 20th anniversary edition. The collection will be comprised of a 2CD set, which will feature several rare ...

Oblivious to the woman with a cellphone seated just a few seats behind them, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott temporarily put down their official duties Wednesday night and ...

Few hip-hop albums transcend eras or withstand the disposal of one sound for another. But one body of work that’s weathered the ever-evolving terrain is Nas’ landmark debut, Illmatic. Opening to the ...