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Illmatic
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 himself. Styled as a hardcore hip-hop album, Illmatic features multi-syllabic…
Peak Community Rank
#1
Top 3 in 2
Avg Position
#1
2 Lists
Community Signal
#1 Pick
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Rankings Featuring Illmatic
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Contender: Illmatic — Nas (1994)
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Contender: Illmatic — Nas
Verified Entity DossierRanked #1 in Top 10 Greatest Rap Albums of All Time
Strongest in Entertainment — avg #1 across 1 list
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Illmatic's highest community ranking?⌄
Illmatic is ranked #1 on "Top 10 Greatest Rap Albums of All Time" — its best placement across 2 lists on top10grid.com.
How many top-10 lists feature Illmatic?⌄
Illmatic appears in 2 lists on top10grid.com, spanning categories including ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC.
What category is Illmatic most known for on top10grid.com?⌄
Illmatic appears most frequently in the ENTERTAINMENT category, most notably in "Top 10 Greatest Rap Albums of All Time".
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