Nas - New Podcast (67): Nas and Illmatic lyrics

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Nas - New Podcast (67): Nas and Illmatic lyrics

This episode of OTL is a special one. We got the incredible opportunity to sit down with the Don, Nas, to engage him in a back and forth about his iconic album, Illmatic. The debut album of Nas and a landmark album in both its regional scene and in the overarching hip hop landscape, Illmatic is a work that continues to hold the same poignance, genius, and relevance today Hosted by OTL host Shawn Setaro and Nicole Otero at the Rap Genius Ranch at South by Southwest, the conversation included questions from the hosts themselves, RG users, and even members from the audience who were able to participate in their own Q&A. Nas answered candidly with answers that inform some of the deepest thematic chords that run throughout the album, along with stories of his childhood and come up in the Queensbridge, New York If you enjoy our interview, you can check out Nas's verified Rap Genius account, where many of his answers can be found As always, you can listen and subscribe to Outside the Lines on iTunes. You can also like us on Facebook and keep up with info about the show on Twitter. You can also check out the show on our new website, via the player on the RG Facebook page, on Soundcloud, or just by listening above