Nas "It Was Written" (2024 Reissue) picture disc and 24-page zine

and 24-page zine

the band's focus and adherence to alt-metal's formulas -- coupled with tight songwriting and some unexpectedly pretty choruses -- results in a strong tracks that are more memorable than the work of many of their peers

Raymonde believes the record’s uniqueness stems from its unpremeditated origins

White" to the Thai funk inspired "Dern Kala" to the the surf rock of "Zionsville"

eventually signing with EMI

Nas "It Was Written" (2024 Reissue) picture disc and 24-page zineIllmatic, the 1994 studio debut of Nasir "Nas" Jones, was more than just a critical success for the Queensbridge based rapper. At a time when East Coast hip hop was increasingly being taken less seriously than their West Coast counterparts, Illmatic's raw jazz and soul based production, dire atmosphere and lyrics, coupled with Nas' uncompromising flow was integral in restoring interest in the East Coast as a hotbed of hip hop artistry. Along with key