The 1994 masterpiece featured production by DJ Premier, Large Professor, Pete Rock, L.E.S., and Q-Tip of A Tribe Called Quest. [ALSO READ: Nas Remembers “Illmatic” Moments | Part 5: The Genesis ] ...

Earlier this week, Nas reflected on the making of Illmatic, which included contributions from several Hip-Hop legends.Large Professor, Pete Rock, Q-Tip, L.E.S. and, of course, DJ Premier ...

Nas, DJ Premier Remember Gang Starr's Guru ... “He had one of the most distinctive voices in music,” says Q-Tip, who first met Elam in 1988, a year before Gang Starr released its debut, ...

After signing with the label with the help of MC Serch, Nas recorded the album in 1992 and 1993 at Chung ... The album's production was handled by DJ Premier, Large Professor, Pete Rock, Q-Tip, ...

At the beginning of the year, DJ Premier announced he would be dropping an album that payed homage to New York City's famed D&D Studio which closed in January after nearly 25 years of operation ...

Three decades ago, Nas and DJ Premier teamed up for a run of songs on the rapper’s acclaimed debut album Illimatic. In the time since, both have become hip-hop legends in their own right. But ...

Three decades ago, Nas and DJ Premier teamed up for a run of songs on the rapper’s acclaimed debut album Illimatic. In the time since, both have become hip-hop legends in their own right. But ...

Nas And DJ Premier Tease A New Track That’s Dropping This Month. Aaron Williams Hip-Hop Editor Twitter. July 7, 2022. While Nas’ collaborations with Hit-Boy have been the primary driver of his ...

DJ Premier is always a welcome addition to any new music Friday, especially when behind the boards.This week, listeners are blessed to see him assume the forefront of sorts as he taps Nas for ...

We asked a few rap legends—DJ Premier of Gang Starr, Brooklyn MC Jaz-O and Hot 97 staple Funkmaster Flex—for their thoughts on the LP 20 years after it hit stores. Nasty Nas’ debut set the ...

Nas and DJ Premier Announce Collaborative Album With New Single "Define My Name" Reuniting just in time for the 30th anniversary of ‘Illmatic.’ Music. Apr 19, 2024. 9.3K ...

Nas Announces New Album With DJ Premier, 6 Other Projects From Rap Legends. Story by TMZ Staff • 1w. Nas and Mass Appeal are coming in hot for 2025 to restore hip hop to its classic album glory ...