NINETEEN NINETY-NOW #16

Few would disagree with the notion that Nas’ Illmatic is one of the most masterfully executed and influential hip hop albums of our time. The culmination of inspired collaboration between a young Nasir Jones and a cast of producers that reads like an all-time who’s who of hip hop production, it has proven impervious to the test of time. In 2006, its promo video (from circa 1993 or early 1994) resurfaced on youtube. This is nostalgic hip hop footage at its finest.

(Big ups to Miguel for posting it on facebook this morning!)

– Jse