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Illmatic is the crown jewel of the mid-90s hip-hop classics that still defines the genre. Unlike Biggie’s Ready to Die or Jay-Z’s Reasonable Doubt, which were released in its wake, Illmatic was the game-changer that forever transformed the landscape of East Coast hip-hop. Not only did it establish Nas as the best rapper alive for 1994, it raised the stakes for hip-hop production, lyrical technique, content, and overall artistic ambition.This 1994 debut album features the singles “N.Y. State Of Mind”, “Halftime”, “It Ain’t Hard to Tell”, “Life’s a Bitch”, “The World Is Yours” and “One Love”.Limited Edition CLEAR vinyl produced by Columbia Records in 2021 for their ‘Clear Classics’ campaign.TRACKLISTING:1. The Genesis2. N.Y. State of Mind3. Life’s A Bitch4. The World Is Yours5. Halftime6. Memory Lane (Sittin’ In Da Park)7. One Love8. One Time 4 Your Mind9. Represent10. It Ain’t Hard To Tell