Illmatic (LP) Kenny Dope Showing up for the cause

Showing up for the cause

spitting only in America could you find a way to earn a healthy buck / And still keep your attitude on self-destruct

including bonafide legends such as Schoolly D

and beyond the great guest appearances the foundation of that setting is the sonic landscape presented by Dan The Automator

Illmatic (LP) Kenny Dope Showing up for the causeIllmatic is the crown jewel of the mid 90s classics that still define the genre. Unlike Biggies Ready to Die or Jay Z's Reasonable Doubt, which were released in its wake, Illmatic was the game changer that forever transformed the landscape of East Coast hip hop. Not only did it establish Nas as the Best Rapper Alive for 1994 it raised the stakes for hip hop production, lyrical technique, content, and overall artistic ambition. Every song on this album