Illmatic (1994)
0.3886Canon Score · ranked #67 all time
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About the album
Illmatic is the debut studio album by the American rapper Nas, released on April 19, 1994, through Columbia Records. After signing with the label with the help of MC Serch, Nas recorded the album in 1992 and 1993 at Chung King Studios, D&D Recording, Battery Studios, and Unique Recording Studios in New York City. The album's production was handled by DJ Premier, Large Professor, Pete Rock, Q-Tip, L.E.S., and Nas hims
Why it ranks #67
Every list on which Illmatic appears, with its position as published.
| List | Authority | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Music 100 Best Albums (2024) | Critics' canon | #39 / 100 |
| Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums (2020) | Major international poll | #44 / 500 |
| NME 500 Greatest Albums (2013) | Critics' canon | #74 / 500 |
| Rolling Stone 500 (2003 edition) | Editorial list | #402 / 500 |
| 1001 Albums You Must Hear (union) | Critics' canon | Selected |