Illmatic

Illmatic is the debut studio album by American rapper, Nas. Styled as a hardcore hip hop album, Illmatic features multi-syllabic internal rhymes and inner-city narratives based on Nas' experiences in Queensbridge, New York.

Illmatic received rave reviews from most music critics, who praised its production and Nas' lyricism. The album is widely regarded as the greatest and most influential Hip Hop album of all time, appearing on numerous best album lists by critics and publications.