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Nas: Time Is Illmatic (16-Apr-2014)

Director: One9

Writer: Erik Parker

Keywords: Music Documentary

Musical documentary commemorates the twentieth anniversary of Nas's groundbreaking album Illmatic by examining his career and creative process.

ABSTRACT
New York City-based rapper Nas's debut album Illmatic shifted the paradigm of mainstream hip-hop upon its release in 1994, redefining East Coast hip-hop's sound despite less-than-stellar sales while sparking a heated rivalry with fellow New York rapper Jay-Z. Released to commemorate Illmatic's twentieth anniversary, Nas: Time is Illmatic provides viewers with a look at the rapper's early life in Queensbridge, road to the recording industry, time spent with Illmatic's producers, and creative process.

NameOccupationBirthDeathKnown for
Alicia Keys
Singer
25-Jan-1981   Fallin'
Nas
Rapper
14-Sep-1973   Illmatic
Q-Tip
Rapper
10-Apr-1970   A Tribe Called Quest
Busta Rhymes
Rapper
20-May-1972   Woo-Hah! Got You All In Check
Swizz Beatz
Music Producer
30-Aug-1978   One Man Band Man

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