31 years ago today, Nas’ debut LP, Illmatic, was certified gold by the RIAA. Released by Columbia Records in 94′ Nas recorded the album at Chung King Studios, D&D Recording, Battery Studios ...

In April, the rapper Nas' debut album "Illmatic" will turn 30 ... with a hot song and then capitalize on it by dropping a full album on streamers within weeks like they can today.