Illmatic (explicit)

~ Release by Nas (see all versions of this release, 21 available)

Tracklist

1▼CD
#	Title	Length
1	The Genesis phonographic copyright (℗) by: Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (in 1994) samples: Live at the Barbeque by Main Source feat. Nas and Subway Theme by Grand Wizard Theodore recording of: The Genesis (from 1992 until 1993) lyricist: Nasir Jones writer: Fred Brathwaite	1:46
2	N.Y. State of Mind producer: DJ Premier phonographic copyright (℗) by: Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (in 1994) samples: Flight Time by Donald Byrd, Mahogany by Eric B. & Rakim, Mind Rain by Joe Chambers and N.T. by Kool & the Gang (membranophone) recording of: N.Y. State of Mind (Song by Nas) (from 1992 until 1993) dedicated to: New York, New York, United States lyricist: Nasir Jones composer: Chris Martin is based on: Just Another Day in the Projects	4:54
3	Life’s a Bitch engineer: Jason Vogel co-producer: Nas producer: L.E.S. trumpet: Olu Dara guest performer: AZ phonographic copyright (℗) by: Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (in 1994) samples: Black Frost by Grover Washington, Jr. and Yearning for Your Love by The Gap Band recording of: Life's a Bitch (from 1992 until 1993) lyricist: Anthony Cruz and Nasir Jones writer: Olu Dara Jones, Oliver Scott and Robert Wilson composer: L.E.S.	3:31
4	The World Is Yours engineer: Jamie Staub producer: Pete Rock phonographic copyright (℗) by: Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (in 1994) samples: I Love Music by The Ahmad Jamal Trio and It’s Yours by T La Rock recording of: The World Is Yours (from 1992 until 1993) lyricist: Nasir Jones composer: Peter Phillips	4:51
5	Halftime engineer: Kevin Reynolds producer: Large Professor phonographic copyright (℗) by: Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (in 1994) samples: School Boy Crush by Average White Band and Soul Travelin', Part I (The G.B.E.) by Gary Byrd recording of: Halftime (from 1992 until 1993) lyricist: Nasir Jones writer: Gary Byrd composer: William Paul Mitchell	4:21
6	Memory Lane (Sittin’ in da Park) engineer: Eddie Sancho producer: DJ Premier phonographic copyright (℗) by: Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (in 1994) samples: Droppin’ Science by Marley Marl feat. Craig G, Pickin’ Boogers by Biz Markie and We're in Love by Reuben Wilson recording of: Memory Lane (Sittin’ in da Park) (from 1992 until 1993) dedicated to: Queensbridge, New York, New York, United States lyricist: Nasir Jones writer: Peg Barsella and Reuben Wilson composer: Chris Martin is based on: Droppin’ Science is based on: Pickin' Boogers is based on: We're in Love	4:08
7	One Love engineer: Tim Latham producer: Q‐Tip phonographic copyright (℗) by: Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (in 1994) samples: Mixed Up Cup by Clyde McPhatter and Smilin' Billy Suite, Part 2 by The Heath Brothers music videos: One Love by Nas recording of: One Love (from 1992 until 1993) lyricist: Nasir Jones writer: Jimmy Heath composer: Jonathan Davis	5:26
8	One Time 4 Your Mind engineer: Kevin Reynolds producer: Large Professor phonographic copyright (℗) by: Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (in 1994) samples: Walter L. by Gary Burton recording of: One Time 4 Your Mind (from 1992 until 1993) lyricist: Nasir Jones composer: William Paul Mitchell	3:19
9	Represent engineer: Eddie Sancho producer: DJ Premier phonographic copyright (℗) by: Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (in 1994) samples: Thief of Bagdad by Lee Erwin recording of: Represent (from 1992 until 1993) lyricist: Nasir Jones composer: Chris Martin is based on: Represent (original demo)	4:13
10	It Ain’t Hard to Tell engineer: Diego Garrido, Anton Pukshansky and Stan Wallace producer: Large Professor phonographic copyright (℗) by: Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (in 1994) samples: Human Nature by Michael Jackson, N.T. by Kool & the Gang and Why Can't People Be Colors Too? by The Whatnauts recording of: It Ain’t Hard to Tell (from 1992 until 1993) lyricist: Nasir Jones composer: William Paul Mitchell is based on: Human Nature is based on: Nas Will Prevail	3:22

Credits

Release

executive producer:	MC Serch

Discogs:	https://www.discogs.com/release/226816 [info]
ASIN:	US: B0000029GA [info]
Allmusic:	https://www.allmusic.com/album/release/mr0000780869 [info]

Release group

inspired the name of artist:	Illmat!c

part of:

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Rolling Stone: 100 Best Debut Albums of All Time (number: 31) (order: 31)
Apple Music: 100 Best Albums (number: 39) (order: 39)
Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Albums of All Time: 2020 edition (number: 44) (order: 44)
Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Albums of All Time: 2023 edition (number: 44) (order: 44)
33⅓ (number: 64) (order: 65)
Discothèque Idéale Qobuz / Qobuz Ideal Discography (order: 170)
Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Albums of All Time: 2003 edition (number: 400) (order: 400)
Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Albums of All Time: 2012 edition (number: 402) (order: 402)
1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die (number: 762) (order: 763)

Discogs:	https://www.discogs.com/master/20148 [info]
lyrics page:	https://genius.com/albums/Nas/Illmatic [info] https://genius.com/albums/Nas/Illmatic-xx [info]
reviews:	https://www.bbc.co.uk/music/reviews/42d3 [info]
other databases:	https://rateyourmusic.com/release/album/nas/illmatic/ [info]
Allmusic:	https://www.allmusic.com/album/mw0000623739 [info]
Wikidata:	Q847541 [info]