Illmatic (Clear Vinyl) John Coltrane sees François become obsessed with

sees François become obsessed with the idea that his Girlfriend is being unfaithful

When fate brings together three hapless men—an unemployed disc jockey (Tom Waits)

A compelling

and tend to follow their mother’s example

Illmatic (Clear Vinyl) John Coltrane sees François become obsessed withOften cited as one of the best hip hop albums of the '90s, Illmatic is the undisputed classic upon which Nas' reputation rests. It helped spearhead the artistic renaissance of New York hip hop in the post Chronic era, leading a return to street aesthetics. Yet even if Illmatic marks the beginning of a shift away from Native Tongues inspired alternative rap, it's strongly rooted in that sensibility. For one, Nas employs some of the most sophisticated