{"product_id":"nas-illmatic-lp","title":"Nas \"ILLMATIC\" LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eNas' debut album \u003cem\u003eIllmatic\u003c\/em\u003e first dropped in April 1994 and has since stood as a landmark in East Coast hip-hop. This black vinyl LP reissue from Get On Down brings the original era energy back into the groove, capturing the Queensbridge native's sharp vision at the very start of his career. With production from DJ Premier, Pete Rock, Q-Tip, and Large Professor, the record captures the moment when Nasir \"Nas\" Jones introduced himself with lyrical precision and vivid storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMusically, \u003cem\u003eIllmatic\u003c\/em\u003e delivers poetic street narratives and jazz-tinted samples across ten tightly focused tracks. Highlights include \"N.Y. State of Mind,\" \"The World Is Yours,\" and \"It Ain't Hard to Tell,\" all of which have become defining cuts of 1990s hip-hop. From the cinematic intro \"The Genesis\" to the closing bars of \"It Ain't Hard to Tell,\" the album moves between grit and reflection with unmatched flow and structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn vinyl, this edition preserves the warmth and punch of the original mix. The black vinyl pressing carries deep bass, crisp highs, and balanced midrange that emphasize the soulful production. The jacket artwork recreates the classic 1994 design, keeping the original type and tone intact. This pressing remains one of the cleanest and most faithful ways to experience \u003cem\u003eIllmatic\u003c\/em\u003e in its intended analog form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eTrack List:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSide A:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Genesis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eN.Y. State Of Mind\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLife's A Bitch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe World Is Yours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHalftime\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSide B:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMemory Lane (Sittin' In Da Park)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne Love\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne Time 4 Your Mind\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRepresent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt Ain't Hard To Tell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"South Jersey Music Exchange","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46920402960556,"sku":null,"price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/8293\/5980\/files\/5099747595912.jpg?v=1786630212","url":"https:\/\/southjerseymusicexchange.com\/products\/nas-illmatic-lp","provider":"South Jersey Music Exchange","version":"1.0","type":"link"}