Nas "Illmatic XX" (20th Anniversary) 2025-08-08-Fresh Over the past year

Over the past year

the lineup has included many bass players and drummers but the core of Brannon and Pendleton has remained constant

they helped create the bedrock that defines the ‘Gainesville sound

The moods are deeper

Nas "Illmatic XX" (20th Anniversary) 2025-08-08-Fresh Over the past yearNas' seminal debut album has been expanded 20th anniversary edition titled, ILLMATIC XX. Long considered one of the greatest Hip Hop albums of all time, ILLMATIC is a densely textured, deeply lyrical portrait of life in the US's largest public housing project, Queensbridge. Upon release, the record signaled the resurgence of the moribund New York hip hop scene and helped pave the way for Biggie Smalls, Jay Z and a new generation of New York rappers.