Nas Reflects On Illmatic

This isn’t the first time Nas has spoken on his debut, but the story never gets old. Before hitting the stage at Rock The Bells, Esco takes another trip down memory lane. Nas, one of hip-hop’s most respected emcees, is set to hit Rock The Bells stages across the country, performing his classic debut album, Illmatic, in full. In this exclusive interview Nas breaks down the making of his debut, from Q-Tip’s original idea behind .”One Love,” to DJ Premier’s integral part in crafting the album’s often-imitated sound.