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Nas’ classic album Illmatic received a surprise anniversary vinyl reissue, featuring updated packaging, new liner notes, and alternate artwork elements. Collectors quickly sold out initial pressings,…

Nas’s debut album Illmatic has officially been added to the Library of Congress National Recording Registry. The album was selected for its lasting cultural, historical, and…

Common’s second album established him in the hip-hop scene in the mid-’90s, and now he’s reflecting on what inspired him to raise his game at the…

Album rankings always spark debate. First of all, this is part of the fun of ranking. When Billboard decided to release the 100 greatest hip-hop albums…

Dear Nas, Happy 30th anniversary Ilmatic! Today marks the thirtieth anniversary of the release of your iconic album Illmatic. Today he and DJ Premier have released…