Episode Details
Back to Episodes
Nas Reinvented Hip Hop with It Was Written | Hip-Hop News
Description
Thirty years ago, Nas dropped It Was Written—a bold, cinematic evolution from the raw genius of Illmatic. Teaming up with producers like Trackmasters, DJ Premier, and Dr. Dre, he crafted a polished, chart-topping masterpiece that sold over four million copies and debuted at 1. The iconic “If I Ruled the World” featuring Lauryn Hill became a timeless anthem, proving Nas could fuse conscious lyricism with mainstream charisma. Alongside The Firm, Mobb Deep, and Dr. Dre, he bridged hip-hop’s divides, cementing himself as a visionary who refused to be boxed in—and solidifying his legacy as a true genre titan.
Listen in comfort:
Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn
Advertise on DNN:
advertise@thednn.ai
This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.
Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.
View sources & latest updates:
https://sources.thednn.ai/a4765cb96df68070