Nas

Nas (Nasir Jones) is an American rapper from Queensbridge, Queens, acclaimed for his debut Illmatic (1994) and a long career in East Coast hip hop.

Birth name: Nasir bin Olu Dara Jones. Born September 14, 1973. From Queensbridge, Queens, New York. Father is jazz musician Olu Dara. Debut album Illmatic released in 1994; regarded as a landmark hip hop album. Later albums include It Was Written (1996).

Two DeBaser reviews praise Nas's lyrical skill and the production on Illmatic and It Was Written. Illmatic is described as a masterpiece; It Was Written is noted for broader production and mainstream appeal. Reviews highlight producers DJ Premier, Trackmasters, L.E.S., Pete Rock and Q-Tip.

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