What was the impact of Nas' debut album Illmatic?

In the documentary Nas: Time Is Illmatic, rapper Nas charts the journey leading up to the recording of his debut album, Illmatic, discussing the influence of his parents and his youth spent in the Queensbridge housing projects.

We will be sharing our thoughts on this documentary at the Nas: Time Is Illmatic screening at the Colonial Theatre in Phoenixville, Pa. on February 22nd at 7pm. This is part of their Celebrating Black Artists Film Series. Shout out to DJ AJ Santini, he will be spinning rap and R&B hits from 6 to 7 pm, so come out early for that. Tickets: thecolonialtheatre.com

Topics discussed:

📈 Nas’s Rise from Poet to Icon

💥 Cultural Impact of Illmatic

🎧 Production Mastery Behind Illmatic

🎤 Legacy and Influence on Future Artists

🥊 Nas’s Personal Struggles and Reflection

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