Nas "It Was Written" (2024 Reissue) picture disc made by the bands sound

made by the bands sound engineer on a Sony Walkman

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they unlocked a distinct sound upon forming Black Map during 2014

they brought back the raw sound from their debut album L

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Nas "It Was Written" (2024 Reissue) picture disc made by the bands soundIllmatic, the 1994 studio debut of Nasir "Nas" Jones, was more than just a critical success for the Queensbridge based rapper. At a time when East Coast hip hop was increasingly being taken less seriously than their West Coast counterparts, Illmatic's raw jazz and soul based production, dire atmosphere and lyrics, coupled with Nas' uncompromising flow was integral in restoring interest in the East Coast as a hotbed of hip hop artistry. Along with key