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GANGSTARR WEEK : NAS'S ILLMATIC COINCIDES WITH THE DEATH ANNVERSARY OF KEITH ELAM AKA GURU OF GANGSTARR





I know people are talking about the upcoming Nas Documentary "Time Is Illmatic" and the upcoming anniversary of Guru's passing, but I just realized that both of these events share the same April 19th date. Both of these artists have made a monumental mark in Hip Hop culture and also share common links. Dj Premier, who is one half of GangStarr, worked with Nas in creating timeless masterpieces, including NY State of Mind, Memory Lane, Nas Is Like, and many more. Illmatic is one of the best if the best Hip Hop album released, EVER.



And Gangstarr's albums, Daily Operation, Step in the Arena, Hard To Earn, and Moment of Truth can be rightfully argued as being in that top album list. These are the artists that molded me coming up because they truly represent what real New York Hip Hop Culture is supposed to represent. They entertain while also dropping knowledge, and with Dj Premier behind the boards, you have a winning formula. This Friday I will be dedicating a special mix at 10pm est dedicated to Gangstarr and Keith Elam aka Guru on my station, FULLBLAST RADIO that you can listen to by clicking the link and the station will also be embedded here on Offthecorner.net.   

NAS TAKES A TRIP TO MEMORY LANE AND REMEMBERS ILLMATIC MOMENTS WITH FAITH NEWMAN

 



Nas’ ‘Time Is Illmatic’ Documentary To Premiere At Tribeca Film Festival April 16th, watch the trailer

 

 

Nas‘ timeless classic Illmatic turns 20 years old this year, and what better way to commemorate that monumental release than with a documentary chronicling the making of the record and tracing its influence over the years. The film will make its debut at this year’s Tribeca Film Festival on April 16th, just 3 days shy of the 20th anniversary mark. After the film’s debut, Nas will be taking the stage to perform the entirety of his debut record from start to finish. If you’ve got plans to be there already, you lucked out. If not, make sure you cop a ticket. Click to Check out the short trailer.

Nas Drops Pre-Illmatic Freestyle From Stretch & Bobbito’s WCKR Radio Show, 1993

 

Grand Wizard, Ill Will & Nas

 

Nas drops a rare freestyle–originally delivered on Stretch Armstrong & Bobbito‘s WCKR radio show from1993, which will be included on Disc 2 of Illmatic XX–the deluxe reissue marking the 20th Anniversary of the his sterling debut as he rhymes along with his Queensbridge homie Grand Wizard.