Nas debut album “Illmatic” which is considered one of the greatest albums ever made was released on April 19, 1994. Illmatic is considered by many to be a masterpiece. The album is a story of his life, the things he experienced, what New York City was like in the 90’s. Illmatic established Hip-Hop in its truest form. Only nineteen at the time Illmatic came out, Nas proved to be ahead of his time. With his story telling, lyrical content, complex rhyme schemes, production and great album instantly
Evaluation of the Success of the Evacuation of British Children During World War II Source Based In this essay I will evaluate a number of sources and compare them with my own knowledge. This will help me answer the question, do you agree or disagree with the interpretation, 'Evacuation was a great success.' Evacuation started at the beginning of World War Two and involved children that lived in cities that were under threat from the Luftwaffe. The aim of the government
Nasir Bin Olu Dara Jones, also known as Nas, is a lyrical genius when it comes to rapping. His stories are crafted so beautifully that they make even gangsters cry. There is a uniqueness to Nas that sources from a crystal gem hidden in the depths of earth called "the dictionary" and emotion. Mastering the dictionary may be a difficult task for many, but not for Nas. Nas's rap consists of lyrics with many forms of meaning, style, and realism from life experiences.While Nas's rap seems to be pure entertainment
it was not the only type of sound being made. Many groups from the 80s continued making socially conscious rap during this era, as did newcomers like Mos Def and Common. Others, like Nas, who released what some call the greatest album of all time, Illmatic, blended the two styles together. The rise of the West Coast led to perhaps the most well-known aspect of 90’s Hip-Hop; the infamous feud between East Coast and West Coast Rappers. This height of this beef was between NYC’s Notorious B.I.G. and LA’s
Illmatic was hailed as an instant classic, but was followed by It Was Written, which was met with mixed reviews. From then albums such as The Firm, I Am…, Nastradamus, Stillmatic, and The Lost Tapes all failed to meet the lyrical and thematic standards
“kiddie crews” (“Kriss Kross: Da Bomb”). While the emergence of relatively simple but enjoyable music was going on in Atlanta, rap as a whole began to truly explode. The newest major music genre entered its golden era; “Ready to Die” by Biggie Smalls, “Illmatic” by Nas, and “Me Against The World” by 2Pac were all albums that were rated “five mics” by The Source (“5 Mics?”) The “five mic” rating from The Source indicated an exceptional and rare hip-hop album. In this time of growth in hip-hop culture Atlanta
Music, in some cases, can be a reflection of life experiences. Each genre has a different set of emotions and reactions felt by the listener. Rap music’s popularity has grown dramatically over the past decade. However, it has been the center of controversy regarding promoting violence in society. While some of its mainstream content can be rather explicit, rap lyrics altogether do not promote violence. Instead; they endorse positive messages, provide social commentary, and detail everyday life in